Fig. 1.

A possible route of identification of antiviral drugs against SARS-CoV-2. Targeted and untargeted metabolomics approach may be utilized for identification of plant metabolites. The identified metabolites can be utilized in docking studies to check their interaction with SARS-CoV-2 proteins. Metabolites having in silico binding potential can then be validated by in vitro techniques. These can then be tested for their antiviral potential against SARS-CoV-2 in animal models followed by clinical trials. NMR nuclear magnetic resonance, MS mass spectrometry, GC gas chromatography, LC liquid chromatography, SCFC supercritical fluid chromatography, CE capillary electrophoresis. Image designed using Freepik