The Journal of Phytopharmacology, 2014;3(4):275-285 ; DOI:10.31254/phyto.2014.3409
Secondary metabolites as anti-inflammatory agents
Mona S. Mohammed1 , Wadah J.A. Osman1 , Elrashied A.E. Garelnabi2 , Zuheir Osman3 , Bashier Osman4 , Hassan S. Khalid1 , Magdi A. Mohamed5
1. Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Khartoum, Sudan
2. Department of Pharmaceutical chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Khartoum, Sudan
3. Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Khartoum, Sudan
4. Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Khartoum, Sudan
5. Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Khartoum, Sudan
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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.
Secondary metabolites, Anti-inflammatory agents.
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