Publications by authors named "Theepan Raaj"
In Silico Pharmacol
August 2024
Article Synopsis
- - Henipaviruses, including Cedar, Langya, and Nipah, are highly lethal zoonotic viruses with no current treatments, prompting researchers to investigate non-toxic compounds from Indian Medicinal Plants for potential antiviral properties.
- - Out of 57 selected compounds, three—andrographolide, pterygospermin, and Salidroside—showed excellent non-toxic properties and performed well in in silico testing against henipavirus proteins.
- - Andrographolide emerged as the most promising candidate due to its strong binding potential with Cedar Virus proteins, while pterygospermin and Salidroside showed effectiveness against Langya and Nipah viruses, showcasing antiviral and additional health benefits that warrant further
