Alternative medicine interventions for COVID-19 / / Muhammad Zia-Ul-Haq [and three others] editors

• Pubblicazione: Cham, Switzerland : , : Springer, , [2021]; ©2021
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (291 pages)
• Disciplina: 614.592414
• Soggetto topico: COVID-19 (Disease) - Alternative treatment; COVID-19; Medicina alternativa
• Soggetto genere / forma: Llibres electrònics
• Persona (resp. second.): Zia-Ul-HaqMuhammad, Ph.D.
• Nota di contenuto: Intro -- Preface -- Contents -- About the Editors -- Chapter 1: Introduction to COVID-19 -- Introduction -- Origin of COVID -- Emergence and Epidemiology -- Human-Animal Interaction as Risk Factor -- Best Suitable Animal Model -- COVID and Animal Welfare -- Molecular Differences Between Different Animal Species -- Vaccines for COVID from Animals -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 2: Medicinal Plants as COVID-19 Remedy -- Introduction -- Existing Plants with Potential Therapeutic Applications for Coronavirus Family (SARS-CoV) -- Plants as Specific Inhibitors of HCoV Target Proteins -- Bupleurum Species -- Artemisia annua L. -- Isatis indigotica Fortune ex Lindl. -- Alcea digitata (Boiss.) Alef. -- Lycoris radiata (L'Hér.) Herb. -- Pyrrosia lingua (Thunb.) Farw. -- Houttuynia cordata Thunb. -- Torreya nucifera L. -- Lindera aggregata (Sims) Kosterm. -- Rheum palmatum L. -- Cerasus avium (L.) Moench. -- Polygonum multiflorum Thunb. -- Citrus aurantium L. -- Rubia tinctorum L. -- Onopordum acanthium L. -- Quercus infectoria G. Olivier -- Crataegus microphylla C. Koch -- Berberis integerrima Bunge -- Alnus japonica (Thunb.) Steud. -- Paulownia tomentosa (Thunb.) Steud. -- Psoralea corylifolia L. -- Tribulus terrestris L. -- Medicinal Plants as Potential Source of Natural Antiviral Agents Against COVID -19 -- Allium Sativum (Garlic) -- Azadirachta indica (Neem) -- Curcuma domestica (Turmeric, Haldi) -- Echinacea purpurea L. (Echinacea) -- Foeniculum vulgare Mill. (Fennel) -- Glycyrrhiza glabra (Licorice) -- Melissa officinalis L. (Lemon Balm) -- Mentha piperita L. (Peppermint) -- Nigella sativa L. (Black Seeds) -- Origanum vulgare L. (Oregano) -- Ocimum bacilicum L. (Basil) -- Rosmarinus officinalis L. (Rosemary) -- Salvia officinalis L. (Sage) -- Senna alexandrina Mill. (Senna Makki) -- Zingiber officinale Rosc. (Ginger) -- Limitations. ; Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 3: Traditional Chinese Medicines as Possible Remedy Against SARS-CoV-2 -- Introduction -- Traditional Chinese Medical Practices -- Laws for TCM Formulation -- Antiviral Potential of Plant Metabolites -- Structure of SARS-CoV-2 -- Relevance of SARS-CoV with SARS-CoV-2 -- Entry of SARS-CoV vs. SARS-CoV-2 into Host Cell -- TCM and SARS-CoV -- TCM and SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) -- Most Practiced Herbs in Formulations Against COVID-19 -- Utilization Frequency of Herbs in the Formulation of (COVID-19) Decoctions -- Approved/Proposed Decoctions with Successful Clinical Trials -- Qingfei Paidu Decoction (QFPD) (Approved) -- Huashi Baidu Decoction (HBD) (Approved) -- Xiaochaihu Decoction (XCHD) -- Xuanfei Baidu Decoction (XFBD) (Approved) -- Jinhua Qinggan (JQ) (Approved) -- Huoxiang Zhengqi (HZ) Capsule -- Lianhua Qingwen (LQ) -- Xuebijing Injection (XbI) (Approved) -- Reduning Injection (RdI) -- Shufeng Jiedu Capsule (SFJC) -- Ma Xing Shi Gan Decoction (MXSGD) (Approved) -- Yin Qiao San (YQS) -- Yupingfeng San (YPFS) -- Therapeutic Logic of TCM as COVID-19 Inhibitor -- Mechanism of Direct Inhibition -- TCM Targeting ACE2 -- TCM Targeting Protease -- TCM Directly Targeting DNA Via Intercalation -- TCM Directly Targeting DNA via JAK-STAT Signaling Pathway -- TCM Targeting sEH -- Targeting VEGF -- Targeting DPP4 -- Targeting JUN -- Targeting EGFR -- Targeting IL1B -- Mechanism of Indirect Mechanisms -- Anti-inflammation and Immune Regulation to Avoid Cytokine Storm -- TCM Protect Organ Damage in COVID-19 Patients -- Regulation of Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System (RAAS) and Potential TCM Targets -- Cytokine-Mediated Positive and Negative Immunity -- TCM Targeting MAPK (Cytokine) -- TCM Targeting Platinum Drug Resistance (Cytokine) -- TCM Targeting Tyrosine Kinase Resistance (Cytokine). ; TCM Targeting Interleukins (ILs) (Cytokine) -- TCM Targeting TNF (Cytokines) -- TCM Targeting Lymphocyte-Mediated Adaptive Immune System -- Regulation of Apoptosis and Potential TCM Targets -- TCM Targeting BCL Proteins -- TCM Targeting CASP -- 7TCM Targeting Akt or Protein Kinase B (PKB) -- Regulation of NF-κB Pathway and Potential TCM Targets -- TCM Targeting TP53 -- TCM Targeting ICAM1 -- TCM Targeting RELA -- Regulation of Arachidonic Acid Metabolism and Potential TCM Targets -- TCM Targeting cPLA2α of Arachidonic Acid Metabolism -- TCM Targeting Cyclooxygenase-2 of Arachidonic Acid Metabolism -- TCM Targeting LOX of Arachidonic Acid Metabolism -- TCM Targeting Cytochrome P450 -- TCM Targeting Leukotrienes (LTs) -- TCM Targeting CALM -- TCM Targeting HIF-1 Signaling Pathways -- TCM Targeting Endocrine Resistance -- TCM Targeting FOS -- TCM Targeting PTGS2 -- Regulation of Polyamine Metabolism and Potential TCM Targets -- TCM Targeting NOS2 and AOC1 -- TCM Targeting CCL2 -- Meta-analysis -- TCM from Chinese Combat Zone to World Combat Zone -- Shortcomings of Antiviral Medicine on COVID-19 -- Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 4: Plant-Based Natural Products: Potential Anti-COVID-19 Agents -- Introduction -- Antiviral Mechanistic Aspects of Phytochemicals -- Mechanism -- Plant Selection for Antiviral Screening -- Different Classes of Phytochemicals as Antiviral Agents -- Alkaloids -- Flavonoids -- Classification of Flavonoids -- Chalcones -- Dihydrochalcones -- Flavones -- Flavonones -- Dihydroflavonols -- Flavonol -- Isoflavonoids -- Isoflavones -- Isoflavanones -- Neoflavonoids -- Terpenoids -- Tannins -- Vitamins -- Chromones and Coumarins -- Organosulfur Compounds -- Selenium Compounds -- Miscellaneous Antiviral Phytochemicals -- Curcumin and Its Derivative -- Chlorophyllin -- Gingerols -- Chitin and Chitosan -- Anthraquinone -- Conclusion. ; References -- Chapter 5: Foods as First Defense Against COVID-19 -- Introduction -- Role of Nutrition and Diet in Prevention and Management of COVID-19 -- Prioritizing Nutrition Interventions During COVID-19 -- Grains -- Vegetables and Fruits -- Nuts -- Legumes -- Meat -- Milk and Milk Products -- Herbs -- Role of Vitamins in COVID-19 -- Vitamin A -- Vitamin B -- Vitamin C -- Vitamin D -- Vitamin E -- Role of Minerals in COVID-19 -- Iron -- Selenium -- Zinc -- Magnesium -- Role of Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids -- Nutrients for Immune System and Resilience in COVID-19 -- Nutrition in Lowering Stress and Depression in COVID-19 -- Food Choices for Diabetic Patients During COVID-19 -- Food Choices for Cardiovascular Patients During COVID-19 -- Food Choices for Cancer Patients During COVID-19 -- Food Choices for Patients with Digestive Disorders During COVID-19 -- Food Choices for Pulmonary Disease Patients During COVID-19 -- Malnutrition May Exacerbate COVID-19 -- Nutrition and Post-COVID Recovery -- Future Perspectives -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 6: Drugs for the Treatment of COVID-19 -- Introduction -- Dexamethasone -- Chloroquine -- Remdesivir -- Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors -- Spike Protein Inhibitors -- Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 7: COVID-19 Pandemic and Vaccines -- Introduction -- COVID-19 Vaccines: A Need of Time -- Coronavirus Vaccine Development: Challenges of the Past -- Vaccine Development Strategies -- Nucleic Acid Vaccines -- Protein Subunit Vaccines -- Inactivated or Live-Attenuated Virus Vaccines -- Virus Vector-Based Vaccines -- Repurposed Vaccines for COVID-19 and Off-Target Effects of Other Vaccines -- Plant-Based Vaccines -- Animal Models for SARS-CoV-2 Studies -- Cell Culture Systems for SARS-CoV-2 Studies -- Clinical and Immunological Endpoints -- Vaccine Development Landscape. ; Global and Equitable Distribution of Vaccines -- Vaccine Developers and Geographical Distribution -- Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 8: Updates in Vaccine Development Against COVID-19 -- Introduction -- Sinovac Biotech, China -- Conclusions -- Bibliography -- Chapter 9: COVID-19: Recent Developments in Therapeutic Approaches -- Introduction -- Morphology of SARS-CoV-2 -- Genome Organization of SARS-CoV-2 -- Replication of SARS-CoV-2 -- Transmission and Pathogenesis of SARS-CoV-2 -- Clinical Characterization of SARS-CoV-2 -- Clinical and Laboratory Diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2 -- Therapeutic Options for the Treatment of COVID-19 -- Antivirals or Immunomodulatory Drugs for COVID-19 -- Vaccine for COVID-19 -- Plasma/Serotherapy for COVID-19 -- Alternative Therapies -- Anticoagulant Therapy -- Glucocorticoids (GC) -- Stem Cell-Based Therapy -- ACE-2-Mediated Therapies -- CRISPR/Cas System -- Conclusion -- References -- Index.
• Titolo autorizzato: Alternative medicine interventions for COVID-19
• ISBN: 3-030-67989-6
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910483536303321
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