Medicinal Plants as Potential Sources of Lead Compounds with Anti-Platelet and Anti-Coagulant Activ

Title: Medicinal Plants as Potential Sources of Lead Compounds with Anti-Platelet and Anti-Coagulant Activ

Volume: 6 Issue: 6

Author(s): T. K. Chua and H. L. Koh

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Keywords: Medicinal plants, anti-platelet, anti-coagulant, phytopharmaceuticals, potential sources, drug discovery, lead compounds

Abstract: Medicinal plants are potential sources of lead compounds which can be further developed or optimised into novel therapeutics. This paper gives an overview of drug discovery from plants and an up-todate and comprehensive review of plants and phytoconstituents reported to have anti-platelet and anticoagulant activities.

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Chua K. T. and Koh L. H., Medicinal Plants as Potential Sources of Lead Compounds with Anti-Platelet and Anti-Coagulant Activ, Mini-Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry 2006; 6 (6) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/138955706777435751