Title:Bioactive Compounds from Plants and their Immune Potential against
Corona Virus
Volume: 18
Issue: 5
Author(s): Jagan Mohan Rao Tingirikari*Anjaneyulu Musini
Affiliation:
- Department of Biotechnology, National Institute of Technology, Andhra Pradesh, Tadepalligudem-534101, India
Keywords:
Anti-viral agents, bioactive compounds, COVID-19, immunity, infection, virus.
Abstract:
Background: Corona virus is a contagious single-strand RNA virus affecting majorly
the lungs causing severe acute respiratory disease. The viral pandemic has affected the world
economy and posed new challenges to the scientific community. Due to high mutation rate, a lot of
variants are occurring and persons who are vaccinated are also getting affected. In addition, vaccination
trials for children aged below 18 are still going on. Moreover, the cost, shelf-life, success
rate, no booster dose required, and the long-term complications associated with the vaccine are yet
to be studied. Preservation and transportation of vaccines are another big challenge.
Objective: Despite vaccination, the best alternative is to boost our immune system by administration
of bioactive compounds which are safe and effective. Bioactive compounds have been found
to be effective against several viral infections.
Methods: Literature review has been performed using recently published research and review articles
pertaining to the role of plant-derived bioactive compounds in regulating COVID-19 infection.
Result: The current review will describe the role and mechanism of bioactive compounds derived
from natural sources in disease management and boosting the immune system against COVID-19.
Conclusion: In addition to vaccination, the administration of plant-derived bioactive compounds
will help in regulating viral infection and boosting the immune response during COVID-19 infection.