Phytochemical Analysis and Bioactivity Screening of Medicinal Plants for Drug Discovery

Dear Colleagues,

The phytochemical analysis and bioactivity screening of medicinal plants have played an essential role in the advancement of drug discovery since ancient times. Throughout human history, the investigation of the chemical compositions of plants has unearthed numerous therapeutic compounds and lead molecules. Techniques such as chromatography and spectroscopy, which are extensively employed in the field of photochemistry, have enabled the isolation and identification of these molecules; this has laid the foundation for studies involving bioactivity screening and elucidated their medicinal potential, encompassing their antioxidant, antimicrobial and antitumoral properties, among others. As such, the aim of this Special Issue of Molecules is to disseminate cutting-edge research findings and methodologies related to phytochemical analysis and bioactivity screening. I am therefore pleased to welcome researchers working in these areas to submit their articles to this Special Issue of Molecules.

Prof. Dr. Sergio Faloni de Andrade
Guest Editor

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• phytochemistry
• bioactivity screening
• natural products
• biological activity
• drug discovery