Selected Papers from the 2nd International Electronic Conference on Antioxidants (IECAN2025)

A special issue of Antioxidants (ISSN 2076-3921).

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 827

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Dear Colleagues,

We are thrilled to welcome you to the upcoming 2nd International Electronic Conference on Antioxidants (IECAN 2025), proudly sponsored by the MDPI open access journal Antioxidants.

At present, antioxidants encompass a significant area of investigation for researchers from many disciplines, and their importance in a variety of fields, from health and food to innovative materials, is increasingly appreciated. This event will offer researchers working in the field of antioxidants the opportunity to present and discuss their latest research findings.

We welcome submissions from conference participants of the conference, with the aim being to publish selected extended versions of the papers presented in this Special Issue of Antioxidants.

The topics analyzed will be as follows:

  • Oxidative stress in obesity;
  • Oxidative stress and inflammation in cardiovascular diseases;
  • Antioxidants in chronic disease, from dietary prevention to therapeutic intervention;
  • Antioxidants intake and gut microbiome;
  • Natural and synthetic antioxidants and antioxidant enzyme systems;
  • Antioxidant extraction, assays, and industrial applications.

We look forward to having fruitful discussions and exchanging ideas during this conference, and we eagerly await to receive your contribution, research article or comprehensive review.

Prof. Dr. Alessandra Napolitano
Dr. Mario Allegra
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Keywords

  • obesity
  • cardiovascular diseases
  • chronic disease
  • dietary prevention
  • antioxidants intake
  • gut microbiome
  • natural and synthetic antioxidants
  • antioxidant enzyme systems
  • antioxidant extraction

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Systematic Review
The Potential Benefits of Curcumin-Enriched Diets for Adults with Colorectal Cancer: A Systematic Review
by María Neira, Constanza Mena, Keila Torres and Layla Simón
Antioxidants 2025, 14(4), 388; https://doi.org/10.3390/antiox14040388 - 26 Mar 2025
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Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Conventional treatments such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy are often associated with severe side effects and limited effectiveness. Curcumin, a polyphenol derived from Curcuma longa, has demonstrated anti-inflammatory and anticancer properties. [...] Read more.
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Conventional treatments such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy are often associated with severe side effects and limited effectiveness. Curcumin, a polyphenol derived from Curcuma longa, has demonstrated anti-inflammatory and anticancer properties. A systematic review of the recent scientific literature followed PRISMA guidelines to evaluate the benefits of a curcumin-enriched diet for adults with colorectal cancer. Articles published between 2018 and 2024 were retrieved from PubMed, SciELO, Google Scholar, and Scopus. Studies meeting the inclusion criteria focused on curcumin, adults, and colorectal cancer outcomes. The administration of curcumin-containing products was associated with improved survival rates, enhanced quality of life, tumor reduction, and anti-inflammatory effects. A curcumin-enriched diet shows potential as an effective adjunct therapy for CRC patients, though its limited bioavailability and potential side effects, such as gastrointestinal discomfort, pose challenges. Addressing these limitations through larger cohorts, extended study durations, and improved formulations to enhance bioavailability is essential. Such efforts could enable the development of personalized dietary recommendations for CRC management. Full article
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