Abstract
Background: Alkaloids are important phytoconstituents obtained from various plant sources.
Methods: The main objective of the study was to evaluate the anti-infective potential of alkaloids against 14α-demethylase, transpeptidase, and omicron spike protein using molecular docking studies. The potential constituents were identified and an ADMET study was performed.
Results: The study concluded that reserpine and tubocurarine exhibited potential activity against the three tested enzymes with good ADMET profile.
Conclusion: Reserpine and tubocurarine can further be explored to attain new candidates as antiinfective agents.
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