Marine Antioxidants 2026
A special issue of Marine Drugs (ISSN 1660-3397).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 3574
Special Issue Editor
Interests: antioxidant enzymes; glutathione; ovothiol; marine natural products
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Antioxidants are powerful reducing molecules that help neutralize reactive oxygen species (ROS), harmful byproducts of oxidative metabolism. When ROS levels spike due to stress, alcohol, smoking, ultraviolet radiation exposure, or environmental pollution, they damage DNA, proteins, and lipids, contributing to aging, chronic diseases, heart and liver failure, and even some types of cancers. Our body has several defense systems to balance oxidative stress, such as antioxidant enzymes, glutathione, or nutrients like vitamins C and E, selenium, polyphenols, and other small thiols.
Marine organisms are a rich and untapped source of natural antioxidants with diverse bioactivities, including anti-inflammatory and anticancer properties. Recent advances in genetic engineering and synthetic biology have also favored the development of more efficient systems, such as engineered microalgae, to enhance the yield and sustainability of marine natural products, offering eco-friendly alternatives to traditional ones.
This Special Issue invites contributions that explore the discovery of novel marine natural antioxidants and their biosynthesis. We encourage studies on genetic manipulation, bioprocess optimization, and the functional characterization of these novel antioxidants for several applications, from dietary supplements to pharmaceutical and cosmetic formulations. Research integrating genetics, biochemistry, and cellular biology to deepen the biological properties and applications of marine antioxidants is especially welcome.
Prof. Dr. Immacolata Castellano
Guest Editor
Manuscript Submission Information
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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Marine Drugs is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.
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Keywords
- marine compounds
- antioxidants
- biosynthesis
- marine-inspired products
- oxidative stress
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