Development of Novel Plant-Based Antiviral Agents Against Emerging Respiratory Infections

1. Introduction 1.1 Background of Respiratory Infections 1.2 Importance of Antiviral Agents 1.3 Research Objectives 2. Overview of Plant-Based Compounds 2.1 Historical Use in Medicine 2.2 Classification of Plant Compounds 2.3 Mechanisms of Antiviral Action 3. Emerging Respiratory Infections 3.1 Identification and Classification 3.2 Recent Outbreaks and Impact 3.3 Challenges in Treatment 4. Screening of Antiviral Plant Compounds 4.1 Methods of Extraction and Isolation 4.2 In Vitro Testing Protocols 4.3 Evaluation Metrics 5. Mechanisms of Action in Antiviral Agents 5.1 Inhibition of Viral Entry 5.2 Interference with Viral Replication 5.3 Immune System Modulation 6. Case Studies of Effective Agents 6.1 Example: Compound A Analysis 6.2 Example: Compound B Analysis 6.3 Comparative Efficacy and Safety 7. Challenges and Limitations 7.1 Variability in Plant Sources 7.2 Scaling Up Production 7.3 Regulatory and Safety Concerns 8. Future Perspectives and Research Directions 8.1 Innovative Extraction Techniques 8.2 Integrative Approaches in Treatment 8.3 Potential for AI in Compound Discovery