Ethnopharmacology and Drug Discovery for COVID-19: Anti-SARS-CoV-2 Agents from Herbal Medicines and Natural Products

Ethnopharmacology and Drug Discovery for COVID-19: Anti-SARS-CoV-2 Agents from Herbal Medicines and Natural Products
Author: Jen-Tsung Chen
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 591
Release: 2023-10-09
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9819936640

This book presents a complete overview of COVID-19 and provides a series of in-depth analyses of the literature and a comprehensive discussion and perspectives on promising anti-SARS-CoV-2 agents based on the system of ethnopharmacology, which covers Chinese medicine, traditional medicines of India and Africa, Turkish folk medicine, essential oils, and some well-known medicinal plants. In this book, the current status of therapeutic strategies against COVID-19 was summarized and a perspective of potential options for the future was proposed. Based on ethnopharmacology, some well-established traditional herbal formulations and bioactive compounds with anti-virus activity were repurposed for managing COVID-19 and post-illness, including neurological disorders and kidney illness. Using drug discovery tools, promising immune enhancers were explored from phytochemicals against SARS-CoV-2. Nutraceuticals from dietary plants, spices, and fruits with anti-virus and antioxidant activities were recommended to prevent infection or severe illness caused by emerging variants. With the aid of systems pharmacology, researchers have gained insights into possible molecular mechanisms of anti-SARS-CoV-2 activity and have predicted a range of candidate compounds from medicinal plants to combat COVID-19. This book explores the current knowledge of drug discovery and ethnopharmacology for managing coronavirus diseases. The content proved the anti-SARS-CoV-2 activity from natural products and traditional herbal medicines. It contributes to the management of global public health and fits the goal of establishing “Good Health and Well-Being,” which is one of “The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2030".

Coronavirus Drug Discovery

Coronavirus Drug Discovery
Author: Chukwuebuka Egbuna
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 384
Release: 2022-07-07
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0323955754

Coronavirus Drug Discovery, Volume Two: Antiviral Agents from Natural Products and Nanotechnological Applications presents detailed information on drug discovery against COVID-19. Sections in this volume present chapters that focus on the various antiviral agents from natural products that have the propensity to be used as chemical scaffolds for the development of drugs against COVID-19. Also captured are the dietary sources of antioxidant bioactives that may help boost the immune system for the management of COVID-19. Other chapters describe the application of nanotechnology for efficient and effective delivery of drugs against COVID-19. Written by global team of experts, this book is an excellent resource for drug developers, medicinal chemists, pharmaceutical companies in R&D and research institutes in both academia and industry. - Presents the various antiviral bioactive compounds from natural products - Discusses the roles of antioxidant in the prevention and management of COVID-19 - Details the application of nanotechnology for efficient and effective drug delivery

Traditional and Herbal Medicines for COVID-19

Traditional and Herbal Medicines for COVID-19
Author: Jen-Tsung Chen
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 475
Release: 2024-11-11
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1040134467

Traditional and Herbal Medicines for COVID-19 explores promising ways to manage COVID-19, post-COVID, and long-COVID conditions. The management plans are based on anti-virus activity, anti-inflammatory activity, and diverse health benefits of traditional and herbal medicines through a comprehensive summarization of scientific literature by experts in the field. It presents views of the origin of SARS-CoV-2 and emerging variants and pathogenesis, and it proposes renewed strategies of diagnostics, vaccines, and therapies. Features Provides an in-depth analysis to illustrate the impact of traditional and herbal medicines on crucial protein targets responsible for the progress of SARS-CoV-2 infection and symptoms. Presents knowledge of SARS-CoV-2 and variants. Explores strategies to manage COVID-19, post-COVID, and long-COVID by applying traditional herbal medicines. Illustrates molecular aspects of anti-coronavirus activity from traditional herbal medicines. Features information on molecular mechanisms of target proteins involving COVID-19 infection and symptoms. Traditional and Herbal Medicines for COVID-19 serves as an ideal reference for researchers and experts in the fields of virology, epidemiology, drug discovery, and traditional herbal medicine. This book aligns with supporting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2030 by the United Nations to establish “Good Health and Well-Being.”

Application of Natural Products in SARS-CoV-2

Application of Natural Products in SARS-CoV-2
Author: Kamal Niaz
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 548
Release: 2022-10-20
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323950485

Application of Natural Products in SARS-CoV-2 examines the potential for natural products to treat COVID-19, bringing together the most recent research. SARS-CoV-2 is a novel disease H54 that is still being researched despite being globally prevalent. There are still few proven treatments, so repurposing existing drugs and treatments is essential. While there have been many articles published on the subject, this book is the first to bring together data and research on the topic. It includes information about molecular mechanism, dosage and safety profiles, and an essential resource for all scientists and researchers working to combat SARS-CoV-2. - Collates known data and research on COVID-19 and natural products in a single and easy to find place - Includes information about molecular mechanism, dosage and safety profiles - Provides information from a diverse group of academics and industrial scientists

Coronavirus Drug Discovery

Coronavirus Drug Discovery
Author: Chukwuebuka Egbuna
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 388
Release: 2022-05-27
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0323851568

Coronavirus Drug Discovery: SARS-CoV-2 (Covid 19) Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment presents comprehensive information on antiviral drug discovery from medicinal plants, animals, marine organisms and microorganisms. This book present special chapters on the COVID-19 disease outbreak and detailed information on drug discovery for the COVID-19 virus, including its diagnosis and prevention strategies. Subsequent chapters present drug discovery opportunities for the treatment and management of respiratory viral diseases, gastrointestinal viral diseases, exanthematous viral diseases, hepatic viral diseases, cutaneous viral diseases, hemorrhagic viral diseases and neurologic viral diseases. The book's contributors are specialists from key institutions around the world, making this a key resource for drug developers, medicinal chemists, public health scientists, molecular biologists, biochemists, and toxicologists, among others. Details the various natural bioactive compounds for antiviral drug discoveries surrounding treatments for the coronavirus Discuses recent drug discovery for covid-19 treatment and drug discovery from natural sources Focuses on the discovery of drugs against acute viral diseases of world importance Reviews recent advances in research tools for the discovery of new antiviral drugs

Pharmaceuticals for Targeting Coronaviruses

Pharmaceuticals for Targeting Coronaviruses
Author: Luciana Scotti
Publisher: Bentham Science Publishers
Total Pages: 207
Release: 2022-04-04
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9815051318

This reference summarizes information about pharmaceuticals that can target infectious strains of coronaviruses to neutralize infections. Chapters focus on SARS-CoV-2, drug discovery methods and natural methods to combat the virus, which is a causative agent of COVID-19. Specifically, the book presents 5 chapters written by expert scholar on the following topics: Structure-Based Drug Discovery Approaches Applied to SARS-CoV-2 (the causative agent COVID- 19) Potential Antiviral Medicinal Plants against Novel SARS-CoV-2 Infections Caused by SARS Coronaviruses: Main Characteristics, Targets And Inhibitors Natural Sourced Traditional Indian and Chinese Medicines to Combat COVID- 19 Peptidomimetic and Peptide-Derived Agents Against 3CLpro from Coronaviruses The book contents present both conventional drug design and traditional approaches to discovering relevant drugs in an easy-to-read approach, which is supplemented by bibliographic references. It is intended as a reference for students (pharmacology, pharmacy) and researchers (virology) who are seeking information about antiviral drugs that can be used against coronaviruses.

Coronavirus Drug Discovery

Coronavirus Drug Discovery
Author: Chukwuebuka Egbuna
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 408
Release: 2022-07-06
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323955797

Coronavirus Drug Discovery, Volume Three: Druggable Targets and In Silico Update presents comprehensive information on drug discovery against COVID-19. Chapters in Part One of this volume describe the various druggable targets and associated signaling pathways for effective targeting of SARS-CoV-2. In Part Two, chapters discuss the various computational approaches and in silico studies against SARS-CoV-2. Written by global team of experts, this book is an excellent resource that will be extremely useful to drug developers, medicinal chemists, pharmaceutical companies in R&D, research institutes in both academia and industry, and the National Library of Medicines and Health. In addition, agencies such as the National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, World Health Organization, European Medicines Agency, the US Food and Drug Administration, and all others involved in drug discovery against COVID-19 will find this book useful. - Discusses the pathogenic mechanisms of SARS-CoV-2 and druggable targets - Reviews the various signaling pathways associated with SAR-CoV-2 as possible druggable targets - Presents computational approaches and in silico studies against SARS-CoV-2

Anti-SARS-CoV-2 Activity of Flavonoids

Anti-SARS-CoV-2 Activity of Flavonoids
Author: Jen-Tsung Chen
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 602
Release: 2024-07-16
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1040085407

In the past years, COVID-19 caused millions of deaths and severely damaged not only public health, but also the global economy. New variants continue to threaten human health. Thus, natural compounds for retarding infection are in high demand. This book summarizes the emerging research with flavonoids, whose application holds great promise of antivirus, anti-inflammation, antioxidative stress, and immunomodulatory. Topics include the role of flavonoids in preventing an inflammatory storm and how flavonoids interact with critical protein targets that are involved in the infection stages of COVID-19. Key Features • Highlights anti-SARS-CoV-2 drug discovery on natural products and medicinal plants • Includes all major subclasses of flavonoids that promisingly combat COVID-19 • Proposes molecular mechanisms of flavonoids against protein targets of SARS-CoV-2 • Contributions from an international team of leading researchers • Provides recommendations with respect to the future research