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Natural Antioxidants from Agro-Wastes and Food Waste: Characterization and Applications
edited by and Raymond H. Thomas
submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 317 | Submission Open
Keywords: natural antioxidants; oxidative stress; carotenoids; terpenes; phytochemicals; polyphenols; functional foods; bioavailability; translational research; chronic diseases; optimization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Extraction and Industrial Applications of Antioxidants)
Innovative and Sustainable Antioxidants for Animal Nutrition
edited by , and Vincenzo Chiofalo
submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 258 | Submission Open
Keywords: precision nutrition; functional feed; oxidative stress; radical scavenging; natural extracts; disease prevention; agro-industrial by-products; one health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Outcomes of Antioxidants and Oxidative Stress)
Dietary Antioxidant Compounds and Animal Nutrition
edited by Alberto Baños Arjona and
submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 215 | Submission Open
Keywords: dietary antioxidants; animal nutrition; oxidative stress; functional feed additives; livestock and aquaculture health; feed additives; stress resilience
(This special issue belongs to the Section Natural and Synthetic Antioxidants)
Green Extraction Technologies for Bioactive Compounds from Foods and Natural Products: Antioxidant Potential and Health Applications submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 153 | Submission Open
Keywords: food bioactivity; green extraction; antioxidant activity; functional ingredients; oxidative stress
(This special issue belongs to the Section Natural and Synthetic Antioxidants)
NAD+ Regulation in Antioxidant Defense and Neurodegenerative Diseases
edited by
submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 139 | Submission Open
Keywords: neurodegeneration; dementia; axonal degeneration; stroke; disease-modifying therapy; antioxidant defense; NAD assay
(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Outcomes of Antioxidants and Oxidative Stress)
Oxidative Stress in the Newborn, 2nd Edition
edited by Ru-Jeng Teng
submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 128 | Submission Open
Keywords: newborn; neonatal diseases; oxidative stress; reactive oxygen species; antioxidant therapy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Outcomes of Antioxidants and Oxidative Stress)
Natural Antioxidants in Pharmaceuticals and Dermatocosmetology
edited by
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 29886 | Submission Open
Keywords: phytochemicals; antioxidant; pharmaceuticals; dermatocosmetic products; in vitro and in vivo evaluations; clinical trials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Outcomes of Antioxidants and Oxidative Stress)
The Role of Natural Antioxidants in Fruits and Vegetables in Human Health
edited by
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 26553 | Submission Open
Keywords: antioxidants; anti-inflammation; oxidative stress; fruits; vegetables; oxidation reactions; functional foods
Oxidative Stress in Rare Diseases: Mechanisms, Implications, and Therapeutic Opportunities submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 10527 | Submission Open
Keywords: rare diseases; oxidative stress; free radicals; biomedicine; redox biomarkers; redox epigenetics; redox metabolism; redox control of protein function; ferroptosis
Antioxidant Capacity of Natural Products—3rd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7512 | Submission Open
Keywords: natural antioxidants; oxidative stress; phytochemicals; bioactive compounds; reactive oxygen species (ROS)
(This special issue belongs to the Section Natural and Synthetic Antioxidants)
The Effect of Nutritional Intervention and Diet on Oxidative Stress and Human Diseases
edited by , Cristina Bouzas and
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5194 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutrition; diet; oxidative stress; inflammation; human chronic diseases; supplements; cardiovascular diseases; diabetes; obesity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Outcomes of Antioxidants and Oxidative Stress)
Food Proteins and Peptides as Antioxidants: Resource, Extraction, Functional Property and Application submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2971 | Submission Open
Keywords: protein resources; protein extraction and characterization; functional properties of proteins; antioxidant activity; protein application
(This special issue belongs to the Section Extraction and Industrial Applications of Antioxidants)
Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS): Key Components in Infection Control, Wound Healing, and Cancer Therapy
edited by Christian Scharf
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2853 | Submission Open
Keywords: reactive oxygen species (ROS); oxidative stress; redox signaling; antioxidant defense; wound healing; biofilm eradication; infection control; cancer therapy; immune modulation; cold atmospheric plasma (CAP); plasma-activated media (PAM); translational redox medicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section ROS, RNS and RSS)
Role of Natural Antioxidant Compounds in Slowing Neurodegeneration
edited by
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2819 | Submission Open
Keywords: neurodegeneration; neurodegenerative diseases; plant extracts; natural compounds; phytochemicals; polyphenols; gut-microbiota; gut– brain axis; brain and short-chain fatty acids
(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Outcomes of Antioxidants and Oxidative Stress)
Nitric Oxide (NO) and Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) in Biology, Illness, and Therapies—3rd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2753 | Submission Open
Keywords: nitric oxide; hydrogen sulfide; persulfide/polysulfide; sulfur metabolism; redox reaction; interaction/crosstalk; antioxidants; disease; therapy; detection methods
(This special issue belongs to the Section ROS, RNS and RSS)
Redox Regulation of Membrane Transporters: Mechanisms and Implications
edited by
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1355 | Submission Open
Keywords: antioxidants; membrane transport; pathologies; modulation; redox potencial
Redox Regulation in Animal Reproduction—2nd Edition
edited by Zhongliang Jiang
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1162 | Submission Open
Keywords: spermatogenesis; semen preservation; sperm survive; follicular atresia; oocyte maturation; granulosa cells; hormone regulation; autophagy; apoptosis; oxidative stress; signaling regulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Outcomes of Antioxidants and Oxidative Stress)
Redox Homeostasis in Poultry/Animal Production―2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1056 | Submission Open
Keywords: redox homeostasis; oxidative stress; antioxidants; transcription factors; immunity; inflammation; poultry; pigs; cattle
Oxidative Stress and Antioxidant Defense in Crop Plants, 3rd Edition submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1036 | Submission Open
Keywords: biotic and abiotic stress; oxidative stress; ROS; plant biostimulants; crop plants; antioxidant mechanisms; oxidative stress; antioxidant response; antioxidant enzymes
(This special issue belongs to the Section ROS, RNS and RSS)
Antioxidant and Antidiabetic Activities of Plant Matrices: Methods, Mechanisms, and Translational Relevance submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1021 | Submission Open
Keywords: antioxidant assays; antidiabetic activity; α -glucosidase; α -amylase; DPP-IV; antiglycation/AGEs; tea (Camellia sinensis); wild plants; neglected and underutilized species (NUS); stachys; root and tuber crops; ultrasound; microwave; bioavailability; metabolomics; layer-by-layer; hydrogels; alginate; pectin; chitosan; zein; processing by-products
Natural Bioactive Compounds with Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Potential: From Mechanisms to Applications submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 691 | Submission Open
Keywords: plant-derived bioactive compounds; polyphenols and flavonoids; antioxidant and anti-inflammatory mechanisms; oxidative stress modulation; phytochemical extraction and characterization; bioaccessibility and bioavailability; functional food formulations; natural anti‑inflammatory agents; agricultural by-product valorization; cosmetic and food applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Natural and Synthetic Antioxidants)
The Role of Nutrition and Exercise in the Prevention and Treatment of Oxidative Stress-Associated Diseases—2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 601 | Submission Open
Keywords: physical activity; exercise; nutrition; oxidative stress; antioxidant capacity; reactive oxygen species; redox status; chronic diseases; cardiovascular disease; obesity; metabolic syndrome; type 2 diabetes; cancer; inflammation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Outcomes of Antioxidants and Oxidative Stress)
Oxidative Stress and Redox Signalling Across Ocular Diseases: Mechanisms, Tissue-Specific Pathology, and Therapeutic Targets
edited by Mayuri Bhargava
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 410 | Submission Open
Keywords: oxidative stress; redox signaling; retinal diseases; corneal pathology; cataractogenesis; mitochondrial dysfunction; inflammation– oxidative stress crosstalk; antioxidant therapies; ocular surface disease; biomarkers of oxidative damage
(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Outcomes of Antioxidants and Oxidative Stress)
Antioxidants and Aquaculture: A Synergistic Approach for Sustainable Aquatic Production—2nd Edition
edited by , and Saichiro Yokoyama
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 356 | Submission Open
Keywords: oxidative stress; aquatic animals; dietary antioxidants; reactive oxygen species (ROS); natural antioxidants; fish nutrition; antioxidant supplementation; environmental stressors; sustainable aquaculture; stress management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Outcomes of Antioxidants and Oxidative Stress)
Reactive Oxygen Species in Skeletal Muscle and Adipose Tissue
edited by Jan Górski and
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 314 | Submission Open
Keywords: oxidative stress; antioxidants; myokines; adipokines; skeletal muscle; adipose tissue
(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Outcomes of Antioxidants and Oxidative Stress)
Oxidative Stress and Inflammation in Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 292 | Submission Open
Keywords: proinflammatory gene transcription; markers of oxidative stress and antioxidant enzyme activity; targeted therapies in OA and RA; translational studies; experimental models including 3D chondrocyte cultures; antioxidant enzyme gene polymorphisms; impacts of diet/dietary supplements and physical activity on inflammatory processes and oxidative balance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Outcomes of Antioxidants and Oxidative Stress)
Quantum Biology and Redox Signaling
edited by
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 229 | Submission Open
Keywords: quantum biology; redox signaling; electron transfer; radical pair mechanisms; reactive oxygen species (ROS); spin chemistry; biological electron tunneling; oxidative stress and signaling; quantum effects in living systems; bioenergetics
(This special issue belongs to the Section ROS, RNS and RSS)
Oxidative Stress and Antioxidant Defenses in Aquatic Animals
edited by and Laura María Pantoja Echevarría
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 174 | Submission Open
Keywords: aquatic animals; ecosystem; reactive oxygen species; aquaculture; oxidative stress
(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Outcomes of Antioxidants and Oxidative Stress)
Methionine in Redox Signaling, Metabolic Regulation, and Disease
edited by
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 171 | Submission Open
Keywords: methionine sulfoxide reductase; methionine-1; S-adenosylmethionine; redox regulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Outcomes of Antioxidants and Oxidative Stress)
Advanced Bioanalytical Techniques in Antioxidant and Oxidative Stress Research
edited by Tomasz Ligor and
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 151 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomarkers of oxidative stress; antioxidants from natural sources; advanced chromatographic techniques; omics approaches
(This special issue belongs to the Section Natural and Synthetic Antioxidants)
Multi-Organ Effects of Alcohol Exposure: Oxidative Mechanisms and Antioxidant Protection submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 140 | Submission Open
Keywords: alcohol consumption; multi-organ damage; oxidative stress; nitrosative stress; antioxidants
(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Outcomes of Antioxidants and Oxidative Stress)
Recent Advances in Applications of Antioxidants in Livestock Health and Reproduction—2nd Edition
edited by Weijun Pang
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 123 | Submission Open
Keywords: antioxidants; livestock health; reproduction; production efficiency; disease-resistant ability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Outcomes of Antioxidants and Oxidative Stress)
Genetics and Epigenetics of Antioxidants submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 104 | Submission Open
Keywords: antioxidants; oxidative stress; nutrigenetics; epigenetics; SOD; CAT; GPx; personalized nutrition; cancer; neurodegenerative diseases
(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Outcomes of Antioxidants and Oxidative Stress)
Targeting Oxidative Stress in Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury
edited by Kenneth J. Dery
submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4711 | Submission Open
Keywords: ischemia/reperfusion injury; reactive oxygen species; redox-regulated molecular and cellular mechanism; antioxidant-based therapeutic strategies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Outcomes of Antioxidants and Oxidative Stress)
Redox Resilience in Mitochondrial Health and Disease: New Advances in Cellular Defense Mechanisms
edited by and
submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2007 | Submission Open
Keywords: mitochondrial redox; mitochondria; cellular conditions; oxidative damage; redox homeostasis; cellular aging; metabolic disorders; cancer; inflammation; obesity; aging; mucosal diseases; neurodegenerative diseases
(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Outcomes of Antioxidants and Oxidative Stress)
Plant‑Derived Essential Oils and Phytochemicals: Dual Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Mechanisms submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 171 | Submission Open
Keywords: plant-derived essential oils and phytochemicals; redox modulation and antioxidant activity; antimicrobial mechanisms and applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Natural and Synthetic Antioxidants)
Natural Antioxidants for Cosmetic Applications submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5581 | Submission Open
Keywords: cosmetic formulations; skin care; oxidative stress; photoprotection
(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Outcomes of Antioxidants and Oxidative Stress)
Role of Mitochondria and ROS in Health and Disease—2nd Edition submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3930 | Submission Open
Keywords: ROS; mitochondria; antioxidants; oxidative stress; neurological diseases; metabolic diseases; retinal diseases; mitochondrial disfunctions; mitochondria endoplasmic reticulum communication; mitochondrial bioenergetics; ageing; physical activity
(This special issue belongs to the Section ROS, RNS and RSS)
Antioxidants and Oxidative Stress at the Crossroads of Autophagy and Ferroptosis
edited by and Flavia Biamonte
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4864 | Submission Open
Keywords: antioxidants; oxidative stress; ferroptosis; autophagy; molecular mechanisms
(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Outcomes of Antioxidants and Oxidative Stress)
Natural Antioxidants: Multiple Mechanisms for Skin Protection and Skin Disease submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4860 | Submission Open
Keywords: natural products; mechanism(s) of action; multi-omics approaches; target identification; dermatological treatment; skin protection; inflammation; skin cancers; skin aging; cosmeceuticals
(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Outcomes of Antioxidants and Oxidative Stress)
Radiation Exposure and Health: The Role of Oxidative Stress and Inflammatory Response submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4365 | Submission Open
Keywords: radiation; inflammatory response; oxidative stress
Role of Antioxidants and Oxidative Stress in Neurodegenerative Diseases
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4193 | Submission Open
Keywords: neurodegenerative diseases; antioxidants; oxidative stress; Parkinson’ s disease; Alzheimer’ s disease
(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Outcomes of Antioxidants and Oxidative Stress)
Impact of Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Functions of HDL in Diseases—3rd Edition submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3055 | Submission Open
Keywords: paraoxonases; oxidized LDL; high-density lipoproteins; metabolic diseases; apolipoproteins; cardiovascular disease; neurological disease
(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Outcomes of Antioxidants and Oxidative Stress)
Oxidative Stress in Cardiovascular Diseases
edited by , and Peng An
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2906 | Submission Open
Keywords: cardiovascular disease; oxidative stress; antioxidant compound; mechanism; therapeutic target
(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Outcomes of Antioxidants and Oxidative Stress)
Antioxidant Therapies, Mitochondrial Function, and Transplantation Strategies: Mechanisms and Emerging Therapeutics
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2719 | Submission Open
Keywords: oxidative stress; antioxidant therapies; mitochondrial function; mitochondrial dysfunction
(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Outcomes of Antioxidants and Oxidative Stress)
Mitochondria, Redox and Pancreatic β-Cells: Maturation, Function and Inflammatory Stress
edited by Sarah Zangen
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2074 | Submission Open
Keywords: pancreatic β -cell mitochondria; redox; ETC dysfunction; electron ROS/RNS; mitophagy; UPR^mt; antioxidant defenses; cytokines; inflammasome; iPSC/islet organoids; biomarkers; therapeutics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Outcomes of Antioxidants and Oxidative Stress)
Antioxidants in Food Matrices: From Analytical Advances to Circular and Sustainable Applications submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1376 | Submission Open
Keywords: food matrix; bioaccesibility; bioavailability; functionality; by-products; valorization; circular economy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Natural and Synthetic Antioxidants)
Next-Generation Insights into Anthocyanins and Phytopigments: Bioactivity, Bioavailability, and Health Impacts submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1119 | Submission Open
Keywords: anthocyanins; phytopigments; antioxidant activity; bioavailability; metabolic transformation; dietary supplements; chronic disease prevention
(This special issue belongs to the Section Natural and Synthetic Antioxidants)
Melanoma and Redox Dynamics: A Crucial Tug-of-War in Tumor Onset and in Therapy Response submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1079 | Submission Open
Keywords: melanoma; redox homeostasis; ROS; antioxidants; therapy resistance; cancer metabolism; mitochondria; epigenetic changes; innovative therapeutic and experimental approaches
(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Outcomes of Antioxidants and Oxidative Stress)
Antioxidants in Prevention and Treatment of Diabetes
edited by Karima Zitouni and Kenneth Earle
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 903 | Submission Open
Keywords: diabetic vasculopathy; oxidative stress; type 2 diabetes; antioxidant defenses
(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Outcomes of Antioxidants and Oxidative Stress)
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