Natural Compounds Derived from Microorganisms: Development, Application and Challenge
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Natural Products Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2025 | Viewed by 1997
Special Issue Editors
Interests: natural products; essential oils; antimicrobial activity; antioxidant; food preservation
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Microorganisms are a promising source of many natural products, and have proven their value in nutrition, agriculture and healthcare. These products are largely involved in bioactivities as antimicrobial agents, antiparasitic agents, antitumor, enzyme inhibitors, immunosuppressives, etc. For these reasons, some bioactive compounds derived from microorganisms are currently considered as promising therapeutical or food alternatives, such as nisin produced by lactic acid bacteria.
Thus, within the scope of the proposed research topic, we aim to publish articles on the identification and characterization of microbial primary or secondary metabolites, bioactivities of the natural metabolites, and their potential applications in various fields, such as food, feed, pharmacological industries as well as the challenges. We encourage submissions of original research articles, short communications, reviews, methods articles, perspectives and opinions that make a considerable and efficient contribution to the scientific community.
Dr. Ce Shi
Dr. Hongxun Tao
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- microorganisms
- metabolites
- food and feeding industry
- pharmacology
- healthcare
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