Betulin (B) and Betulinic acid (BA) are natural pentacyclic lupane-structure triterpenoids
which possess a wide range of pharmacological activities. Recent evidence indicates that B …

Viral infections cause many serious human diseases with high mortality rates. New drug‐
resistant strains are continually emerging due to the high viral mutation rate, which makes it …

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

Staphylococcus aureus is a leading cause of nosocomial infections because of its resistance
to diverse antibiotics. The formation of a biofilm is one of the mechanisms of drug resistance …

The influenza pandemic continues to threaten public health due to its high morbidity and
mortality rates, despite some successes in antiviral research. Natural drugs are important …

SARS-CoV-2 infection (COVID-19) is in focus over all known human diseases, because it is
destroying the world economy and social life, with increased mortality rate each day. To …

Acute and chronic colitis affect a huge proportion of the population world-wide. The etiology
of colitis cases can be manifold, and diet can significantly affect onset and outcome of colitis …

Over the last two decades, extensive research on compounds isolated from fruits,
vegetables, cereals, herbs and medicinal plants has revealed that triterpenoids possess …

Asian medicinal plants show great promise in pharmaceutical and cosmetological
development. Researchers engaged in the discovery of new leads in these areas need …

The genus Alnus (Betulaceae) is comprised of more than 40 species. Many species of this
genus have a long history of use in folk medicines. Phytochemical investigations have …