Small Molecule Approaches to Modulating Oxidative Stress Responses
A special issue of Antioxidants (ISSN 2076-3921).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 29 August 2025 | Viewed by 585
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Interests: structural biology; protein structure determination; solution nmr; protein-ligand interaction; intrinsically disordered proteins; protein domain
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Dear Colleagues,
Oxidative stress disrupts homeostasis, impairs health, and shortens the lifespan of both humans and eukaryotic unicellular organisms such as yeast and plants. Reactive oxygen species can damage lipid bilayers, proteins, and nucleic acids, disrupting intracellular redox signaling both directly and indirectly. Therefore, small-molecule antioxidants are effective in repairing or preventing the physiological imbalance caused by reactive oxygen species.
Naturally occurring antioxidants such as flavonoids and polyphenols could be used as medicinal components in traditional medicines and disease-preventive ingredients in health foods. However, their pharmacological actions are diverse and often do not correlate directly with their redox potential. For example, resveratrol is an antioxidant that exerts complex effects by interacting with SIRT1, cyclooxygenase, and NF-κB. Similarly, baicalin, a flavonoid, has been shown to bind directly to the tight junction protein ZO-1.
We believe that the synergy between the unique biochemical properties, physiological activity, and antioxidant properties of naturally occurring antioxidants is of paramount importance. Therefore, this Special Issue welcomes the submission of original research papers, proof-of-concept articles, experiments leading to practical applications in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and health foods. We also welcome comprehensive review articles that summarize recent insights from novel perspectives. We are particularly interested in submissions related to intracellular oxidative stress, the unique pharmacological functions of small antioxidants, as well as the modulation of signal transduction. Additionally, we welcome studies regarding the production, quality control, and use of plant extracts rich in antioxidants, as well as the application of traditional medicine and health foods containing antioxidants as major components.
Prof. Dr. Hidekazu Hiroaki
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- natural products
- nutraceuticals
- antioxidants
- polyphenols
- flavonoids
- barrier function
- cellular senescence
- inflammation
- DNA damage
- regeneration
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