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The first part of this review is devoted to an analysis of the beneficial effect of flavonoids on the prevention, course, and outcomes of COVID-19. In addition to the well-known antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, antithrombotic, and antitumor effects, flavonoids, secondary metabolites of many plants, exhibit antiviral activity and low cytotoxicity. The basic stages of SARS-CoV-2 replication and COVID-19 pathogenesis are considered to identify possible targets for flavonoids. The effect of these polyphenolic compounds on SARS-CoV-2 both in in vitro systems and in animal models that adequately reproduce COVID-19 symptoms have been analyzed. The results of the first clinical trials on the prevention of this disease and the feasibility of using flavonoids, mainly quercetin, as adjuvant therapy are discussed.
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Applied Biochemistry and Microbiology is an international peer reviewed journal that publishes original articles on biochemistry and microbiology that have or may have practical applications. The studies include: enzymes and mechanisms of enzymatic reactions, biosynthesis of low and high molecular physiologically active compounds; the studies of their structure and properties; biogenesis and pathways of their regulation; metabolism of producers of biologically active compounds, biocatalysis in organic synthesis, applied genetics of microorganisms, applied enzymology; protein and metabolic engineering, biochemical bases of phytoimmunity, applied aspects of biochemical and immunochemical analysis; biodegradation of xenobiotics; biosensors; biomedical research (without clinical studies). Along with experimental works, the journal publishes descriptions of novel research techniques and reviews on selected topics.
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