Dear Colleagues,

We live in an era where an uncontrolled utilization of drugs and the existence of drugs with numerous side effects deliver constant pressure on an ever-growing scientific population, demanding new drugs to target inflammatory responses. Nature-derived molecules have been a long-lasting inspiration of many а scientists when searching for such solutions. Since the discovery of acetylsalicylic acid from the bark of weeping willow, efforts focused on the discovery of nature-based molecules have increased. These research attempts have mainly found their rationale in the ethnomedicinal usage of some plants, and through a series of experiments, researchers have attempted to find an activity carrier. This Special Issue invites submissions focusing on the discovery of new natural products acting as anti-inflammatory agents or the rediscovery of known molecules with new anti-inflammatory activity, as well as comprehensive reviews.

This Special Issue is led by Dr. Dušan T. Sokolović and Dr. Nikola Stojanović (Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Niš, Niš, Serbia).

Dr. Dušan T. Sokolović
Dr. Nikola Stojanović
Guest Editors

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• inflammatory response
• immune response
• naturally occurring molecules
• cytokines