Anti-Cancer Potential of Plant-Based Antioxidants—2nd Edition
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: 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 1
Special Issue Editors
Interests: cancer biology; antioxidants; reactive oxygen species; molecular biology; mitochondria; cancer therapy
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: antioxidants; nutraceuticals; phytochemicals; biological activities; bioactive compounds; phenolic compounds; polyphenols
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: antioxidants; nutraceuticals; phytochemicals; biological activities; bioactive compounds; polyphenols
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Following the success of our previous edition, we are delighted to announce the 2nd edition of the Special Issue “Anti-Cancer Potential of Plant-Based Antioxidants”. The therapeutic potential of medicinal plants remains a cornerstone in the development of innovative strategies against cancer. Natural products continue to inspire the discovery of bioactive molecules, with nearly half of clinically effective drugs originating from natural sources. This enduring relevance underscores the importance of exploring plant-derived compounds as modulators of oxidative stress and signaling pathways involved in tumor progression.
This new edition aims to deepen our understanding of the molecular mechanisms underlying the antitumor activity of functional antioxidants obtained from plants. We welcome studies that address their role in apoptosis, cell cycle regulation, and redox homeostasis, as well as their capacity to enhance conventional therapies or overcome drug resistance. Contributions may include in vitro and in vivo investigations, translational research using patient-derived models, and clinical studies evaluating efficacy and safety.
In addition to mechanistic insights, we encourage submissions that employ cutting-edge approaches such as omics technologies, computational modeling, and bioinformatics tools to identify and optimize plant-derived antioxidants with therapeutic potential. Reviews synthesizing current knowledge and highlighting emerging trends in this field are also highly appreciated.
By gathering high-quality research and comprehensive reviews, this Special Issue seeks to advance the development of plant-based strategies for cancer prevention and treatment, fostering innovation at the interface of natural product chemistry, molecular oncology, and translational medicine.
We look forward to your valuable contributions.
Dr. Javier Espino
Dr. María Garrido
Dr. Jonathan Delgado-Adamez
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- antioxidants
- cancer
- carotenoids
- medicinal plants
- nutraceuticals
- oxidative stress
- polyphenols
- terpenoids
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