학술논문
Flavonoids derived from medicinal plants as a COVID-19 treatment.
Document Type
Academic Journal
Author
Sopjani M; Faculty of Medicine, University of Prishtina, Prishtina, Kosova.; Falco F; Institute for Marine Biological Resources and Biotechnology (IRBIM)-CNR, Mazara del Vallo, Italy.; Impellitteri F; Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Messina, Messina, Italy.; Guarrasi V; Institute of Biophysics, National Research Council (CNR), Palermo, Italy.; Nguyen Thi X; Institute of Genome Research, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam.; Dërmaku-Sopjani M; Department of Chemistry, University of Prishtina, Prishtina, Kosova.; Faggio C; Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical, and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Messina, Italy.; Department of Eco sustainable Marine Biotechnology, Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn, Naples, Italy.
Source
Publisher: Wiley Country of Publication: England NLM ID: 8904486 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1099-1573 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 0951418X NLM ISO Abbreviation: Phytother Res Subsets: MEDLINE
Subject
Language
English
Abstract
The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) causes COVID-19 disease. Through its viral spike (S) protein, the virus enters and infects epithelial cells by utilizing angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 as a host cell's receptor protein. The COVID-19 pandemic had a profound impact on global public health and economies. Although various effective vaccinations and medications are now available to prevent and treat COVID-19, natural compounds derived from medicinal plants, particularly flavonoids, demonstrated therapeutic potential to treat COVID-19 disease. Flavonoids exhibit dual antiviral mechanisms: direct interference with viral invasion and inhibition of replication. Specifically, they target key viral molecules, particularly viral proteases, involved in infection. These compounds showcase significant immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory properties, effectively inhibiting various inflammatory cytokines. Additionally, emerging evidence supports the potential of flavonoids to mitigate the progression of COVID-19 in individuals with obesity by positively influencing lipid metabolism. This review aims to elucidate the molecular structure of SARS-CoV-2 and the underlying mechanism of action of flavonoids on the virus. This study evaluates the potential anti-SARS-CoV-2 properties exhibited by flavonoid compounds, with a specific interest in their structure and mechanisms of action, as therapeutic applications for the prevention and treatment of COVID-19. Nevertheless, a significant portion of existing knowledge is based on theoretical frameworks and findings derived from in vitro investigations. Further research is required to better assess the effectiveness of flavonoids in combating SARS-CoV-2, with a particular emphasis on in vivo and clinical investigations.
(© 2024 The Authors. Phytotherapy Research published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.)
(© 2024 The Authors. Phytotherapy Research published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.)