Molecular Insights: Mechanisms Underlying the Biological Activities of Natural Products
A special issue of Current Issues in Molecular Biology (ISSN 1467-3045). This special issue belongs to the section "Biochemistry, Molecular and Cellular Biology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2024 | Viewed by 742
Special Issue Editor
Interests: natural products research; drug discovery and development; signaling pathways; target identification; immune modulation; cancer treatment and prevention; diabetic nephropathy
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The Special Issue titled "Molecular Insights: Mechanisms Underlying the Biological Activities of Natural Products" aims to delve into the intricate molecular mechanisms that govern the diverse biological activities of natural products. It seeks to provide a comprehensive understanding of how these compounds interact with molecular targets, cellular components, and signaling pathways, while also influencing gene expression and metabolic processes to elicit physiological responses in organisms. Through elucidating these mechanisms, researchers aim to comprehend the broad spectrum of biological effects exerted by natural products, including, but not limited to, immune modulation, antidiabetic, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and anticancer activities. Molecular studies offer insights into the structural features of natural products that contribute to their pharmacological properties, informing drug discovery, nutraceutical development, and therapeutic interventions. This understanding is crucial for maximizing the therapeutic potential of natural products and advancing their use in medicine and other fields.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, target identification, and mode of action of natural products. By uncovering these molecular insights, this Special Issue strives to shed light on the therapeutic potential of natural products in various fields such as medicine, agriculture, and environmental science. Researchers are encouraged to contribute original research articles, reviews, and perspectives that contribute to our understanding of the molecular basis underlying the biological activities of natural products.
Dr. Premalatha Balachandran
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- natural products
- molecular mechanisms
- biological activities
- pharmacodynamics
- drug discovery
- therapeutic potential
- signaling pathways
- target identification
- pharmacological properties
- bioactive compounds
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