Secondary metabolites as anti-inflammatory agents
Journal Title: The Journal of Phytopharmacology - Year 2014, Vol 3, Issue 4
Abstract
Inflammation is a complex pathophysiological process mediated by a variety of signaling molecules and can be classified as either acute or chronic. Anti inflammatory drugs are broadly classified into two categories: Steroidal and Non steroidal anti-inflammatory agents (NSAIDs) some of them are no longer used due to their severe adverse effects. Traditionally, people have been using powerful anti-inflammatory plants for thousands of years as part of their diet and pharmaceutical arsenal, and secondary compounds derived from these plants may offer important sources of anti-inflammatory agents.
Authors and Affiliations
Mona S. Mohammed, Wadah J. A. Osman, Elrashied A. E. Garelnabi, Zuheir Osman, Bashier Osman, Hassan S. Khalid, Magdi A. Mohamed
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