Herbal concoction Unveiled: A computational analysis of phytochemicals' pharmacokinetic and toxicological profiles using novel approach methodologies (NAMs)

Herbal medications have an extensive history of use in treating various diseases, attributed to their perceived efficacy and safety. Traditional medicine practitioners and contemporary healthcare providers have shown particular interest in herbal syrups, especially for respiratory illnesses associat...

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Main Authors: Mansi Rai, Ajay Vikram Singh, Namuna Paudel, Anurag Kanase, Ermelinda Falletta, Pranali Kerkar, Jan Heyda, Reham F. Barghash, Shubham Pratap Singh, Miroslav Soos
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author Mansi Rai
Ajay Vikram Singh
Namuna Paudel
Anurag Kanase
Ermelinda Falletta
Pranali Kerkar
Jan Heyda
Reham F. Barghash
Shubham Pratap Singh
Miroslav Soos
author_facet Mansi Rai
Ajay Vikram Singh
Namuna Paudel
Anurag Kanase
Ermelinda Falletta
Pranali Kerkar
Jan Heyda
Reham F. Barghash
Shubham Pratap Singh
Miroslav Soos
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description Herbal medications have an extensive history of use in treating various diseases, attributed to their perceived efficacy and safety. Traditional medicine practitioners and contemporary healthcare providers have shown particular interest in herbal syrups, especially for respiratory illnesses associated with the SARS-CoV-2 virus. However, the current understanding of the pharmacokinetic and toxicological properties of phytochemicals in these herbal mixtures is limited. This study presents a comprehensive computational analysis utilizing novel approach methodologies (NAMs) to investigate the pharmacokinetic and toxicological profiles of phytochemicals in herbal syrup, leveraging in-silico techniques and prediction tools such as PubChem, SwissADME, and Molsoft's database. Although molecular dynamics, docking, and broader system-wide analyses were not considered, future studies hold potential for further investigation in these areas. By combining drug-likeness with molecular simulation, researchers identify diverse phytochemicals suitable for complex medication development examining their pharmacokinetic-toxicological profiles in phytopharmaceutical syrup. The study focuses on herbal solutions for respiratory infections, with the goal of adding to the pool of all-natural treatments for such ailments. This research has the potential to revolutionize environmental and alternative medicine by leveraging in-silico models and innovative analytical techniques to identify novel phytochemicals with enhanced therapeutic benefits and explore network-based and systems biology approaches for a deeper understanding of their interactions with biological systems. Overall, our study offers valuable insights into the computational analysis of the pharmacokinetic and toxicological profiles of herbal concoction. This paves the way for advancements in environmental and alternative medicine. However, we acknowledge the need for future studies to address the aforementioned topics that were not adequately covered in this research.
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spelling doaj.art-cd16600a7b304ab9837d178cb1595dee2023-12-11T04:17:10ZengElsevierCurrent Research in Toxicology2666-027X2023-01-015100118Herbal concoction Unveiled: A computational analysis of phytochemicals' pharmacokinetic and toxicological profiles using novel approach methodologies (NAMs)Mansi Rai0Ajay Vikram Singh1Namuna Paudel2Anurag Kanase3Ermelinda Falletta4Pranali Kerkar5Jan Heyda6Reham F. Barghash7Shubham Pratap Singh8Miroslav Soos9Department of Microbiology, Central University of Rajasthan NH-8, Bandar Sindri, Dist-Ajmer-305817, Rajasthan, IndiaDepartment of Chemical and Product Safety, German Federal Institute of Risk Assessment (BfR), Maxdohrnstrasse 8-10, 10589 Berlin, Germany; Corresponding author.Department of Chemistry, Amrit Campus, Institute of Science and Technology, Tribhuvan University, Lainchaur, Kathmandu 44600, NepalOpentrons Labworks Inc., Brooklyn, NY 11201, the United States of AmericaDepartment of Chemistry, University of Milan, Via Golgi 19, 20133 Milan, ItalyRutgers School of Public Health, 683 Hoes Lane West Piscataway, NJ 08854, the United States of AmericaDepartment of Physical Chemistry, University of Chemistry and Technology Prague, Technicka 5, Prague 6 Dejvice, 166 28, Czech RepublicInstitute of Chemical Industries Researches, National Research Centre, Dokki, Cairo 12622, EgyptFaculty of Informatics, Otto von Guericke University, Magdeburg 39106, GermanyDepartment of Chemical Engineering, University of Chemistry and Technology Prague, Technicka 3, Prague 6 Dejvice, 166 28, Czech RepublicHerbal medications have an extensive history of use in treating various diseases, attributed to their perceived efficacy and safety. Traditional medicine practitioners and contemporary healthcare providers have shown particular interest in herbal syrups, especially for respiratory illnesses associated with the SARS-CoV-2 virus. However, the current understanding of the pharmacokinetic and toxicological properties of phytochemicals in these herbal mixtures is limited. This study presents a comprehensive computational analysis utilizing novel approach methodologies (NAMs) to investigate the pharmacokinetic and toxicological profiles of phytochemicals in herbal syrup, leveraging in-silico techniques and prediction tools such as PubChem, SwissADME, and Molsoft's database. Although molecular dynamics, docking, and broader system-wide analyses were not considered, future studies hold potential for further investigation in these areas. By combining drug-likeness with molecular simulation, researchers identify diverse phytochemicals suitable for complex medication development examining their pharmacokinetic-toxicological profiles in phytopharmaceutical syrup. The study focuses on herbal solutions for respiratory infections, with the goal of adding to the pool of all-natural treatments for such ailments. This research has the potential to revolutionize environmental and alternative medicine by leveraging in-silico models and innovative analytical techniques to identify novel phytochemicals with enhanced therapeutic benefits and explore network-based and systems biology approaches for a deeper understanding of their interactions with biological systems. Overall, our study offers valuable insights into the computational analysis of the pharmacokinetic and toxicological profiles of herbal concoction. This paves the way for advancements in environmental and alternative medicine. However, we acknowledge the need for future studies to address the aforementioned topics that were not adequately covered in this research.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666027X23000166In-silico AnalysisPharmacokineticsToxicologyPhytochemicalsDrug-LikenessADME/Tox Profiling
spellingShingle Mansi Rai
Ajay Vikram Singh
Namuna Paudel
Anurag Kanase
Ermelinda Falletta
Pranali Kerkar
Jan Heyda
Reham F. Barghash
Shubham Pratap Singh
Miroslav Soos
Herbal concoction Unveiled: A computational analysis of phytochemicals' pharmacokinetic and toxicological profiles using novel approach methodologies (NAMs)
Current Research in Toxicology
In-silico Analysis
Pharmacokinetics
Toxicology
Phytochemicals
Drug-Likeness
ADME/Tox Profiling
title Herbal concoction Unveiled: A computational analysis of phytochemicals' pharmacokinetic and toxicological profiles using novel approach methodologies (NAMs)
title_full Herbal concoction Unveiled: A computational analysis of phytochemicals' pharmacokinetic and toxicological profiles using novel approach methodologies (NAMs)
title_fullStr Herbal concoction Unveiled: A computational analysis of phytochemicals' pharmacokinetic and toxicological profiles using novel approach methodologies (NAMs)
title_full_unstemmed Herbal concoction Unveiled: A computational analysis of phytochemicals' pharmacokinetic and toxicological profiles using novel approach methodologies (NAMs)
title_short Herbal concoction Unveiled: A computational analysis of phytochemicals' pharmacokinetic and toxicological profiles using novel approach methodologies (NAMs)
title_sort herbal concoction unveiled a computational analysis of phytochemicals pharmacokinetic and toxicological profiles using novel approach methodologies nams
topic In-silico Analysis
Pharmacokinetics
Toxicology
Phytochemicals
Drug-Likeness
ADME/Tox Profiling
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666027X23000166
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