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TL;DR
It found that while some molecules show promising multi-target antiviral effects in animal models, few have progressed to clinical trials due to challenges like patentability and bioavailability.
Phytochemistry Reviews · 12 authors, 7 centres
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It found that while some molecules show promising multi-target antiviral effects in animal models, few have progressed to clinical trials due to challenges like patentability and bioavailability.
The central finding is that various phytochemical classes (e.g., flavonoids, terpenoids) demonstrate antiviral effects through mechanisms like inhibiting viral entry and replication.