Conventional and Unconventional Source of Non-Enzymatic Antioxidants

Dear Colleagues,

Antioxidants are chemical substances which are produced by living organisms for self-defense. From antioxidants, it is required to donate an electron to a rampaging free radical and neutralize it, and at the same time to create a relatively stable molecule, thereby stopping or reducing potential damage. Natural antioxidants can be generally classified as enzymatic or non-enzymatic. A rich and varied composition of non-enzymatic antioxidants of a lipophilic or hydrophilic nature can be found in conventional and unconventional sources of plant material. Extraction, isolation, purification, combination, antioxidant activity, dose, and finally potential applications of natural antioxidants are an important issue from a human health point of view, since even natural antioxidants can be both healthy and toxic.

We invite you to submit your latest research findings as full-length or short communication papers as well as review articles to this Special Issue, which will bring together current research concerning conventional and unconventional sources of non-enzymatic antioxidants and their profile, extraction, isolation, purification, determination, and, finally, potential applications. This research can include the following topics: composition and concentration of molecules with potential antioxidant activity in various conventional and unconventional plant materials, the evolution of dietary antioxidants during plant growth, optimization of extraction, isolation, purification, identification of phytochemicals of an antioxidant nature, potential applications, and research progress in natural antioxidants and future perspectives.

We look forward to your valuable contribution.

Dr. Pawel Gornas
Guest Editor

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