This plant contains natural compounds such as iridoids, naphthalene glycosides, and especially anthraquinones and anthraquinone glycosides. [9,10] Several compositions of M. longissima stems and roots have been reported to inhibit the in vitro replication of the hepatitis B virus. [11,12] Thus, the search for TNF-α inhibitors from the M. longissima plant and their natural constituents, especially anthraquinone compounds, by molecular docking approaches is necessary for the discovery of potential drug candidates for inflammation-mediated diseases. |
