Journal of
Medicinal Plants Research

  • Abbreviation: J. Med. Plants Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0875
  • DOI: 10.5897/JMPR
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 3840

Full Length Research Paper

Phytochemical compounds present in COVI-MXG herbal preparation inhibits RNA-Dependent RNA polymerase from SARS-CoV-2: A molecular docking study

Olanike Catherine Poyi
  • Olanike Catherine Poyi
  • Department of Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry, University of Jos, Bauchi Rd, 930105, Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria.
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Kakjing D. Falang
  • Kakjing D. Falang
  • Department of Pharmacology, University of Jos, Bauchi Rd, 930105, Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria
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Jacob A. Kolawole
  • Jacob A. Kolawole
  • Department of Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry, University of Jos, Bauchi Rd, 930105, Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 27 November 2020
  •  Accepted: 03 January 2023
  •  Published: 31 December 2023

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