Authors :
Chilukuri Akash Roy
Volume/Issue :
Volume 9 - 2024, Issue 5 - May
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DOI :
https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/IJISRT24MAY1514
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Abstract :
Secondary metabolites in plants encompass a
vast array of chemical compounds with crucial roles in
plant defense, interaction, and adaptation. These
compounds significantly impact human health, serving as
sources for pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, and
therapeutic agents. This review paper explores the
historical development of our understanding of secondary
metabolites, their various types and functions, and their
relationship with human health. By examining recent
advancements and ongoing research, this paper provides
a comprehensive overview of the impact of plant
secondary metabolites on human well-being and potential
future directions for this field.
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- Newman, D. J., & Cragg, G. M. (2020). Natural Products as Sources of New Drugs over the Nearly Four Decades from 01/1981 to 09/2019. Journal of Natural Products, 83(3), 770-803.
- Balandrin, M. F., Kinghorn, A. D., & Farnsworth, N. R. (1993). Plant-derived natural products in drug discovery and development. In ACS Symposium Series 534.
Secondary metabolites in plants encompass a
vast array of chemical compounds with crucial roles in
plant defense, interaction, and adaptation. These
compounds significantly impact human health, serving as
sources for pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, and
therapeutic agents. This review paper explores the
historical development of our understanding of secondary
metabolites, their various types and functions, and their
relationship with human health. By examining recent
advancements and ongoing research, this paper provides
a comprehensive overview of the impact of plant
secondary metabolites on human well-being and potential
future directions for this field.