Major Phytoconstituents of were explored for their anti-viral potential against dengue virus (DENV). The docking of these phytoconstituents was performed on 7 viral targets- 4 DENV non structural protein (NS5-SAM binding domain, NS5 RdRp domain, NS3 helicase & NS2B-NS3 protease) and 3 DENV structural proteins (Envelope protein-β-OD domain, stem domain & Domain III). The analysis was done on the basis of binding affinity, type of interactions (bond type and distance) and interaction with amino acids significant in viral replication.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFTNF-alpha converting enzyme (TACE), a pro-inflammatory cytokine, catalyzes the formation of TNF-alpha from membrane bound TNF-alpha precursor protein. TNF-alpha is believed to play pathophysiological roles in inflammation, anorexia, cachexia, septic shock, viral replication and so on. TNF-alpha is a key player in inflammation and joint damage in rheumatoid arthritis.
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