Alpha-Mangostin as an Antiviral Candidate: A Mini Review

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Arif Nur Muhammad Ansori, Ahmad Affan Ali Murtadlo, Viol Dhea Kharisma, Bayyinatul Muchtaromah, Muhammad Badrut Tamam, Dora Dayu Rahma Turista, Imam Rosadi, Vikash Jakhmola, Maksim Rebezov, Rahadian Zainul

2024 Journal of Medicinal and Chemical Sciences Vol. 7 Issue 2 Review Cited by 10 Quartile

Abstract

This mini review aims to explore the potential of alpha-mangostin as an antiviral candidate. Alpha-mangostin is a natural compound found in the fruit of the Garcinia mangostana tree. Over the years, it has attracted considerable attention due to its diverse pharmacological properties, including antiviral activity. This review provides an overview of the current literature on the antiviral effects of alpha-mangostin, focusing on its mechanisms of action and its efficacy against various viral infections. The potential application of alpha-mangostin as a therapeutic agent against viral diseases is discussed, along with future research directions and challenges in the development of alpha-mangostin-based antiviral therapies. © 2024 The Author(s).

Affiliations

Postgraduate School, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia; Uttaranchal Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Uttaranchal University, Dehradun, India; Generasi Biologi Indonesia Foundation, Gresik, Indonesia; Division of Research and Development, CV Jalan Tengah, Pasuruan, Indonesia; Faculty of Science and Technology, Universitas Airlangga, Indonesia; Master Program of Biology, Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim, Malang, Indonesia; Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Technology and Education, Universitas Muhammadiyah Lamongan, Lamongan, Indonesia; Department of Biology Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Mulawarman University, Samarinda, Indonesia; Department of Biology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Mulawarman University, Samarinda, Indonesia; Department of Scientific Research, V. M. Gorbatov Federal Research Center for Food Systems, Moscow, Russian Federation; Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Engineering, Ural State Agrarian University, Yekaterinburg, Russian Federation; Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Padang, Padang, Indonesia; Center for Advanced Material Processing, Artificial Intelligence, and Biophysic Informatics (CAMPBIOTICS), Universitas Negeri Padang, Padang, Indonesia