The vital role of animal, marine, and microbial natural products against COVID-19.

ABSTRACT:

Context

Since the outbreak of SARS-CoV-2, researchers have been working on finding ways to prevent viral entry and pathogenesis. Drug development from naturally-sourced pharmacological constituents may be a fruitful approach to COVID-19 therapy.

Objective

Most of the published literature has focussed on medicinal plants, while less attention has been given to biodiverse sources such as animal, marine, and microbial products. This review focuses on highlighting natural products and their derivatives that have been evaluated for antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and immunomodulatory properties.

Methods

We searched electronic databases such as PubMed, Scopus, Science Direct and Springer Link to gather raw data from publications up to March 2021, using terms such as 'natural

SUBMITTER: Alqathama AA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8896193 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature