Biological Activity of Plant Extracts: Applications in Modern Pharmacology
A special issue of Plants (ISSN 2223-7747). This special issue belongs to the section "Phytochemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 April 2025 | Viewed by 61
Special Issue Editors
Interests: food analysis; extraction; antioxidants; antioxidant activity; phytochemicals; natural product chemistry; chromatography; antibacterial activity; food & nutrition; antimicrobials
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The urgent need for new medicines to combat various diseases, which significantly contribute to rising mortality and morbidity rates worldwide, has never been more critical. In this context, plant extracts have emerged as a valuable source of diverse natural products that hold great potential for the discovery of new therapeutic molecules. By harnessing the unique properties of these extracts, researchers can explore innovative solutions to address pressing health challenges and improve patient outcomes globally. This special issue of Plants offers researchers a dedicated platform to share their findings and publish their recent research. This special issue aims to explore the diverse biological activities of plant extracts and their potential applications in pharmacology. We encourage submissions that highlight innovative research, including but not limited to, the extraction, characterization, and bioactivity assessment of plant-derived compounds. By sharing your findings, you will contribute to a growing body of knowledge that underscores the significance of natural products in drug discovery and development. We look forward to your valuable contributions that will advance our understanding of the therapeutic potential of plant extracts.
Dr. Eimad Dine Tariq Bouhlali
Dr. Mohammed Ajebli
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- plant extracts
- medicinal plants
- extraction methods
- natural compounds
- phytochemicals
- secondary metabolites
- plant-derived compounds
- polyphenols
- flavonoids
- tannins
- alkaloids
- terpenoids
- glycosides
- antioxidants
- herbal medicine
- bioactivity
- biological activity
- in vivo and in vitro
- pharmacological effect
- pharmacognosy
- therapeutic potential
- toxicity
- antimicrobial
- anti-inflammatory
- synergistic effects
- cytotoxicity
- drug discovery
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