The Role of Natural Extracts and Phytochemicals in the Treatment of Chronic Diseases
A special issue of Cells (ISSN 2073-4409).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 September 2024) | Viewed by 2829
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Interests: breast cancer; chemotherapy resistance; cancer stem cells; NAFLD; natural drugs
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Dear Colleagues,
The plant world is one of the main sources of active molecules used by researchers to find useful strategies to combat various chronic diseases. Phytochemicals are generally low-molecular-weight organic compounds produced by the primary and secondary metabolisms of plants. They frequently possess anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anticancer properties.
The purpose of this Special Issue is to collect original articles or reviews regarding the effects of natural extracts, such as essential oils and phytochemicals, or natural extracts in general, in relation to the following topics:
- Antitumor and/or protective effects in in vitro and in vivo models, with identification of the biochemical pathways involved;
- Antioxidant activity for rheumatoid pathologies;
- Antilipogenetic lipolytic activity, in order to counteract obesity and pathologies related to metabolic syndrome (hepatic steatosis, non-alcoholic, and insulin resistance);
- Food intolerances related to chronic pathologies (e.g., celiac disease).
Dr. Daniela Carlisi
Dr. Anna De Blasio
Guest Editors
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