Natural and Bio-derived Molecules
A section of Biomolecules (ISSN 2218-273X).
Section Information
The Section Natural and Bio-derived Molecules focuses on papers in the area of natural product research. Contributions may be related to the chemistry and/or biochemistry of naturally occurring compounds or the biology of living systems from which they are sourced, as well as the chemistry and biological properties of synthetic natural compounds derivatives and/or structurally related compounds. For example, they may be articles that describe specific secondary metabolites of microorganisms, including antibiotics and mycotoxins; physiologically active compounds from plants, or from animal sources; and biochemical studies, including biosynthesis and microbiological transformations, and the isolation, structure elucidation, chemical synthesis, and pharmacology of compounds from natural sources.
Articles related to the design and synthesis of new structures, inspired by those of natural compounds, in order to study and modulate their biological activities are also welcome. When new compounds are reported, manuscripts describing their biological activity are much preferred. Studies on complex mixtures of natural products must focus on specific compounds in regard to the pharmacological properties of the mixture.
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Special Issues
Following special issues within this section are currently open for submissions:
- Plant Polyphenols in the Immune and Inflammatory Responses, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 25 August 2024)
- Key Molecules in Traditional Medicine: From Molecular Mechanisms to Therapies Strategies (Deadline: 31 August 2024)
- Molecular Profiling and Identification of Molecular Signatures Associated with Natural Products (Deadline: 30 September 2024)
- Cutting-Edge Research on the Analysis of Small Biomolecules in Foods, Plants, and Biological Samples, Volume II (Deadline: 30 September 2024)
- The Role of Cholinesterases in Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Neurodegenerative Disorders (Deadline: 30 September 2024)
- From Dietary Polyphenols to Senolytic Supplements in the Search of the “Fountain of Youth”—Honorary Special Issue Commemorating the Pioneering Work of Prof. Giulio Maria Pasinetti (Deadline: 31 October 2024)
- Recent Advances in the Enzymatic Synthesis of Bioactive Compounds (Deadline: 30 November 2024)
- Biomolecules from Natural Products: Anti-inflammatory and Anti-allergic Activities: 2nd Edition (Deadline: 31 December 2024)
- Bioactive Molecules: Structures, Functions and Potential Uses for Cancer Prevention and Targeted Therapies (2nd Edition) (Deadline: 31 December 2024)
- Feature Papers in the Natural and Bio-Derived Molecules Section (Deadline: 31 December 2024)
- Molecular Effects of Environmental Pollutants on Health of Human, Animals and Plants 2.0 (Deadline: 31 December 2024)
- Antitumor Agents from Natural Sources 2024 (Deadline: 31 December 2024)
- The Value of Natural Compounds as Therapeutic Agents II (Deadline: 15 January 2025)
- Research into Bioactive Natural Compounds: New Molecules, Bioinspired Syntheses, Biotechnological Methods and Bioassays—Celebrating the Pioneering Work of Prof. Alejandro Fernandez Barrero (Deadline: 28 February 2025)
- Antimicrobial Peptides in Nature: Inspiration for Rationally Designed Antimicrobials (Deadline: 28 February 2025)
- Bioactive Compounds as Modifiers of Mitochondrial Function (Deadline: 15 March 2025)
Topical Collection
Following topical collection within this section is currently open for submissions:
- Pharmacology of Medicinal Plants (Closed)