The emergence of the global pandemic caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) represented one of the most profound public health crises of the twenty-first century. First identified in late 2019, the virus rapidly spread across continents, causing widespread morbidity, mortality, and unprecedented disruption of social and [...]
Natural products have historically played a crucial role in the development of pharmacology and drug discovery. Many modern pharmaceuticals originate from compounds first identified in plants, highlighting the profound therapeutic potential of phytochemicals. Among the numerous plant-derived bioactive compounds, flavonoids represent one of the most extensively studied groups due to [...]
The exploration of medicinal plants has long been a cornerstone of pharmacological discovery. Throughout human history, botanical resources have provided the foundation for numerous therapeutic agents that continue to influence modern medicine. Even today, a significant proportion of pharmaceutical drugs either originate directly from plant sources or are derived from [...]