Exploring the Role of Polyphenols in Oxidative Stress and Cellular Protection
A special issue of Antioxidants (ISSN 2076-3921). This special issue belongs to the section "Health Outcomes of Antioxidants and Oxidative Stress".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 January 2026 | Viewed by 1200
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Polyphenols, a diverse group of naturally occurring plant compounds, are well known for their antioxidant properties. While they have been widely studied for their potential health benefits, recent research has increasingly focused on their molecular mechanisms, their effects on cellular processes, and their broader applications in science and industry. Polyphenols play a critical role in managing oxidative stress, a key factor in the development of various diseases and cellular dysfunctions; however, the complexity of their biological interactions remains a topic of ongoing debate, underscoring the need for further exploration.
This Special Issue aims to provide a more focused exploration of polyphenols, particularly in relation to their roles in oxidative stress modulation and cellular protection. Rather than emphasizing health benefits alone, this Special Issue will concentrate on the biochemical mechanisms that underpin polyphenol activity, as well as their broader applications beyond health promotion.
Topics covered in this Special Issue include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Molecular mechanisms of polyphenols in oxidative stress regulation.
- Polyphenols' effects on cellular signaling and metabolic pathways.
- Contributions of polyphenols in modulating enzymatic and non-enzymatic antioxidant systems.
- Innovative methods for assessing polyphenol bioactivity.
- Applications of polyphenols in food preservation, cosmetics, and material science.
We invite researchers to contribute pioneering studies and comprehensive reviews that expand our understanding of polyphenols’ complex biological roles in oxidative stress and cellular protection.
Dr. Lucia Gimeno-Mallench
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- polyphenol
- oxidative stress
- cellular signaling
- metabolic pathways
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