Triterpenes are naturally occurring derivatives biosynthesized following the isoprene rule of
Ruzicka. The triterpenes have been reported to possess a wide range of therapeutic …

Epstein–Barr virus (EBV) is a human γ-herpesvirus that infects up to 95% of the adult
population. Primary EBV infection usually occurs during childhood and is generally …

The pandemic of viral diseases during recent years has forced the scientific community to
investigate less toxic antiviral phytomolecules instead of using nucleic acid analogues …

Medicinal plants are one of the most important sources of antiviral agents and lead
compounds. Lignans are a large class of natural compounds comprising two phenyl …

Despite recent advances in oncology, cancer has remained an enormous global health
burden, accounting for about 10 million deaths in 2020. A third of the cancer cases in …

Viruses spread rapidly and are well-adapted to changing environmental events. They can
infect the human body readily and trigger fatal diseases. A limited number of drugs are …

Viral diseases are the most notorious infective agent (s) causing morbidity and mortality in
every nook and corner for ages; viruses are active in host cells, and specific anti-virus …

Schistosomiasis, a parasitic disease caused by the blood fluke of the genus Schistosoma,
affects over 230 million people, especially in developing countries. Despite the significant …

Four new polyketides: nectriacids A–C (1–3) and 12-epicitreoisocoumarinol (4), together
with three known compounds: citreoisocoumarinol (5), citreoisocoumarin (6), and …

The viral infection and resistance to the existing antiviral drugs are alarming, which is a
serious public health concern. Medicinal plants are valuable resources for treatment of viral …