Cutting-Edge Advances in Natural Bioactive Compounds
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Bioactives and Nutraceuticals".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2024 | Viewed by 38
Special Issue Editors
Interests: bioactive compounds; drug membrane interactions; insulin-like V and Zn compounds; calorimetry; thermochemistry
Interests: natural products; nanomedicine; functional lipidomics; bioenergetic metabolism and cell redox state relationship; degenerative brain diseases; mitochondria-targeted therapy
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Natural bioactive compounds, sourced from plants, marine organisms, and microorganisms, have been at the forefront of scientific research due to their diverse range of biological activities and potential applications across various fields. In recent decades, scientific advancements have highlighted the important role of natural bioactive compounds in health and disease. Many natural bioactive compounds have demonstrated potential as preventive and therapeutic agents for a wide range of human diseases. As a result, natural bioactive compound-based research is driving innovation in pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, cosmetics, and agri-food. In fact, research focusing on natural bioactive compounds is essential for new drug discovery as well as for the development of cutting-edge nutraceuticals and bioactive food products. It also plays a critical role in enhancing the effectiveness and safety of various products available on the market. Despite this, to unlock the full potential of natural bioactive compounds, further research is crucial to enhance our understanding of their mechanisms of action, bioavailability for target cells and tissues based on the administration route, and to optimize the effectiveness, economic viability, and environmental sustainability of the methodologies used for their extraction from natural sources. This Special Issue aims to highlight the latest advances in the field of natural bioactive compounds, from basic research to innovative advanced applications.
To this end, we welcome original research articles, reviews, and short communications that delve into (but are not limited to) the following areas:
- Discovery of novel bioactive compounds: Innovative methodologies for extraction, isolation, and structural elucidation of bioactive compounds from their natural sources.
- Sustainable extraction methodologies and chemical characterization of extracts rich in bioactive compounds: development of economically and environmentally sustainable methodologies for preparing extracts rich in bioactive compounds and advanced analytical methods for their chemical characterization and standardization.
- Biological Activities: Studies on the pharmacological, therapeutic, and health-promoting effects of natural bioactive compounds.
- Mechanisms of Action: Research uncovering the molecular pathways and targets influenced by the biological activity of bioactive compounds.
- Applications in Medicine and Health: Development of new drugs, nutraceuticals, food supplements, and other health products supported by natural bioactive compounds.
- Agricultural Uses: Role of natural bioactive compounds in pest control, plant growth, and crop protection.
- Cosmetic Applications: Innovations in skincare and beauty products incorporating natural bioactive compounds.
- Safety and Toxicology: Assessment of the toxicological and safety profiles of bioactive compounds individually or in mixtures.
Dr. Luisa M. P. F. Amaral
Dr. Romeu A. Videira
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- natural bioactive compounds
- discovery and isolation
- chemical characterization
- biological activities
- mechanisms of action
- pharmaceuticals
- nutraceuticals
- agricultural applications
- cosmetic innovations
