Natural Products Synthesis: From Carbohydrate Building Blocks to Bioactive Conjugates
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Natural Products Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2026 | Viewed by 30
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Interests: medicinal chemistry; organic chemistry; chemical biology; new antibacterial small molecules; new antiviral small molecules
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Interests: synthetic organic chemistry; medicinal chemistry; carbohydrate chemistry; chemical biology; synthetic chemistry and materials; agrochemicals
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Natural products, particularly those derived from carbohydrates, have garnered significant attention due to their diverse chemical structures and wide range of biological activities. Carbohydrates serve as fundamental building blocks for the synthesis of various bioactive compounds, including glycoderivatives, glycomimetics, glycosides, polysaccharides, and their conjugates, which exhibit therapeutic potential in areas such as anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial treatments. Recent advancements in synthetic chemistry have enabled the development of novel carbohydrate-based compounds with enhanced bioactivity and selectivity, addressing the growing need for sustainable and effective pharmaceuticals.
This Special Issue, titled "Natural Products Synthesis: From Carbohydrate Building Blocks to Bioactive Conjugates", aims to compile a selection of cutting-edge research on the synthesis and application of carbohydrate-derived natural products. We invite contributions that highlight innovative synthetic strategies, structural elucidation, and biological evaluation of these compounds. Topics of interest include the following:
-- Synthesis and characterization of carbohydrate-based bioactive compounds;
-- Development of novel synthetic methods for glycoside and polysaccharide derivatives;
-- Exploration of the biological activities of carbohydrate conjugates, including their mechanisms of action;
-- Application of carbohydrate-derived compounds in drug delivery systems and functional foods;
-- Use of renewable carbohydrate resources for the sustainable production of bioactive materials.
We look forward to receiving your contributions to this Special Issue, which will provide a comprehensive overview of the latest advancements in the field of carbohydrate-based natural product synthesis.
Dr. Sarah Mazzotta
Dr. Giuseppe D'Orazio
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- carbohydrate synthesis
- glycosides
- polysaccharides
- synthetic chemistry
- biological activities
- glycomimetics
- glycoderivatives
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