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Plant Secondary Metabolites: Classification, Biosynthesis, and Therapeutic Potential

Abstract

Secondary metabolites are bioactive compounds synthesized by plants that are not directly involved in growth or development but play essential roles in defense, signaling, and survival. These metabolites—including alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, terpenoids, glycosides, and phenolics—have profound therapeutic importance and form the chemical basis of many modern drugs. This article presents a comprehensive overview of their classification, biosynthetic pathways, and potential for novel drug discovery.

Ishita K. Reddy*

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