Computer-Assisted Prediction of Drug-Like Properties of Selected Phytochemicals from Terminalia chebula
Introduction The growing focus on natural products in drug discovery has led to a deeper investigation of phytochemicals from traditional medicinal plants. Terminalia chebula, known for its broad range of therapeutic uses, is a rich source of bioactive compounds. Materials and Methods This study employs computer-aided techniques to predict the drug-like properties of selected phytochemicals from Terminalia chebula. By utilizing sophisticated computational tools, we assessed crucial drug-like features such as adherence to Lipinski’s Rule of Five. The results reveal that several phytochemicals from Terminalia chebula exhibit promising drug-like qualities, including good bioavailability and minimal toxicity. Results and Discussion This study highlights the potential of Terminalia chebula’s phytochemicals as strong candidates for drug development and establishes a basis for further experimental research and refinement. The use of computational approaches in evaluating natural products underscores their crucial role in contemporary drug discovery.
Authors
- Anant Patil (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9455-4025)
- Shailendra Sanjay Suryawanshi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1646-8815)
Institutions
- KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation
- Published
- 2025-02-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.5530/ijpi.20250067
- Primary Topic
- Phytochemicals and Medicinal Plants
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00