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Laurus nobilis L. plant foliage and molecular structure representation of some of the compounds extracted from laurel with the highest predicted affinity for SARS-CoV-2 main protease (Mpro). Of these, Laurusides 1,2,5,6 and 7 belong to the class of laurel glycosides, while 3α-acetoxyeudesma-1 4(15) 11(13)-trien-12 6α-olide and Kaempferol are classified as sesquiterpene and flavonoid compounds, respectively. Photograph taken by Dr. V. Roviello in Aversa, South Italy on 21 May 2020
