Advanced Research of Secondary Metabolites in Medicinal and Industrial Plants

Dear Colleagues,

We are delighted to announce a Special Issue entitled "Advanced Research of Secondary Metabolites in Medicinal and Industrial Plants". In recent years, there has been a growing interest in exploring the potential of secondary metabolites derived from plants for medicinal and industrial applications. This Special Issue aims to compile cutting-edge research in this field and provide a platform for sharing insights and discoveries.

The scope of this Special Issue encompasses a wide range of topics related to the advanced research of secondary metabolites in medicinal and industrial plants. We welcome submissions that cover, but are not limited to, the following areas:

• Isolation and characterization: studies focusing on the isolation, purification, and structural elucidation of novel secondary metabolites from medicinal and industrial plants using advanced analytical techniques such as chromatography, spectroscopy, and mass spectrometry.
• Biological activities: investigations exploring the pharmacological activities of secondary metabolites, including their antimicrobial, antiviral, antioxidant, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, and immunomodulatory properties.
• Mechanistic insights: research elucidating the molecular mechanisms underlying the bioactivities of secondary metabolites, including their interactions with cellular targets, signal transduction pathways, and modulation of gene expression.
• Biotechnological approaches: studies focusing on biotechnological approaches for the production, enhancement, and optimization of secondary metabolite biosynthesis in medicinal and industrial plants through tissue culture, genetic engineering, metabolic engineering, and elicitation strategies.
• Applications in medicine and industry: investigations highlighting the therapeutic potentials of secondary metabolites for the treatment of various human diseases, as well as their applications in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, cosmeceutical, and agrochemical industries.

We encourage researchers from academia, research institutes, and industry to contribute their original research articles, reviews, and perspectives to this Special Issue. By sharing your findings and insights, you will contribute to advancing our understanding of secondary metabolites in medicinal and industrial plants and pave the way for the development of innovative solutions with real-world applications.

Dr. Ewa Majewska
Dr. Beata Drużyńska
Guest Editors

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• secondary metabolites
• medicinal and industrial plants
• bioactive compounds
• metabolomics
• plant extracts
• therapeutic potential
• instrumental techniques