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School of Forestry and Resource Conservation, National Taiwan University, Taipei 10617, Taiwan
Materials Science Center (MSC), Mohammed V University in Rabat, LPCMIO, Ecole Normale Supérieure, Rabat, Morocco
Dr. Pei-Ling Yen
Department of Bioenvironmental Systems Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei 106, Taiwan
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Bioactive Phytochemicals from Plant Essential Oils and Extracts, 2nd Edition

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Dear Colleagues,

Plant resources containing phytochemicals and natural products with medicinal and healthy functions abound. Most phytochemicals contained in herbal and woody plants are flavonoids, lignans, phenylpropanoids, quinoids, tannins, stilbenes, terpenoids, steroids, saponins, alkaloids, glycosides, etc. Natural products in plants exhibit numerous bioactive properties, including antiaging effects, anti-Alzheimer’s activity, anticancer activity, antihypertensive activity, antigout activity, antimelanogenesis effects, antimicrobial activity, antidiabetic activity, antiobesity activity, etc. The process of extracting phytochemicals that have specific bioactive effects and medicinal properties from plants is one of the important areas in natural product research. Recently, through innovative developments in chromatographic and spectroscopic technology, it has become possible to identify more bioactive phytochemicals in various plants and separate them from their sources. This Topic aims to explore more bioactive plant essential oils and extracts, to isolate and identify phytochemicals possessing specific bioactivities, and to illustrate the mechanisms behind enzyme kinetic assays, model organism study, molecular docking analysis, and so on. By continuing to advance scientific research in this area, it will become possible to obtain more bioactive essential oils, extracts, and phytochemicals from plants and harness their potential in pharmaceuticals and other healthy products.

Prof. Dr. Hui-Ting Chang
Prof. Dr. Nour Eddine Es-Safi
Dr. Pei-Ling Yen
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Keywords

  • plant natural products
  • antiaging effect
  • anti-Alzheimer’s activity
  • anticancer activity
  • antihypertensive activity
  • xanthine oxidase inhibitory activity
  • antimelanogenesis effect
  • antimicrobial activity
  • antidiabetic activity
  • antiobesity activity

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Anti-Photoaging Effects of a Standardized Hot Water Extract of Petasites japonicus Leaves in Ultraviolet B-Exposed Hairless Mice
by Hyeon-A Song, Min-Ji Park, Chae-Won Lee, Sangsu Park, Jong Kil Lee, Kyung-Sook Chung and Kyung-Tae Lee
Pharmaceuticals 2025, 18(10), 1490; https://doi.org/10.3390/ph18101490 - 3 Oct 2025
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Background: Ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation accelerates skin aging by inducing oxidative stress, collagen degradation, and cellular senescence. Although Petasites japonicus is known for its antioxidant properties, its anti-photoaging potential remains underexplored. This research explored the protective properties of a hot water extract from [...] Read more.
Background: Ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation accelerates skin aging by inducing oxidative stress, collagen degradation, and cellular senescence. Although Petasites japonicus is known for its antioxidant properties, its anti-photoaging potential remains underexplored. This research explored the protective properties of a hot water extract from P. japonicus leaves (KP-1) against photoaging caused by UVB exposure. Methods: Hairless mice were exposed to UVB three times per week and orally administered KP-1 for 13 weeks. Wrinkle formation, epidermal thickness, skin hydration, and collagen content were assessed. Protein expression related to MAPK/AP-1, TGF-β/Smad2/3, and p53/p21 pathways was analyzed by Western blotting. Results: KP-1 significantly reduced UVB-induced wrinkle area, epidermal and dermal thickening, and transepidermal water loss while restoring collagen density and skin hydration. KP-1 inhibited MMP-1 expression, enhanced COL1A1 levels, suppressed MAPK/AP-1 activation, and activated TGF-β/Smad2/3 signaling. It also balanced p53/p21 expression and restored cyclin D1 and CDK4 levels, thereby preventing UVB-induced senescence. Conclusions: The findings of this research revealed that KP-1 can serve as a promising natural substance for safeguarding the skin from damage and aging caused by UVB exposure. Full article
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