Pharmacological Potential of Natural Antibacterial and Antiviral Drugs

Natural sources continue to be an important foundation for discovering new antibacterial and antiviral agents, especially as drug resistance and viral mutations continue to rise worldwide.Compounds derived from plants, microbes, marine organisms, and animals provide unique chemical structures that are often difficult to replicate synthetically.These natural molecules act through multiple pathways-such as disrupting microbial membranes, blocking protein or nucleic acid synthesis, preventing viral entry and replication, and supporting immune defenses.Blending traditional knowledge with advanced analytical and computational techniques greatly strengthens the ability to identify and refine promising therapeutic molecules.With continuing advancements in research technology, natural products can be developed into safer and more effective antimicrobial agents suited to modern clinical needs.