Role of Antioxidant Molecules and Melatonin in Cellular Protection

Dear Colleagues,

Compelling evidence indicates that a healthy diet containing bioactive compounds with antioxidant properties contributes to the improvement of the quality of life by reducing the risk of cellular injury and thus delaying/preventing the onset of several diseases. Melatonin, a multifunctional indoleamine with not only antioxidant properties, has been identified in a very large number of plant species, including edible plant products and medical herbs. Interestingly, the consumption of plant foods rich in antioxidant molecules and melatonin may counteract several pathological conditions. Furthermore, a better understanding of the oxidative stress-dependent signaling pathways in various pathophysiological conditions is a prerequisite for effective interventions promoting cellular protection.

In this Special Issue, the researcher(s) are invited to shed light on the antioxidant molecules and melatonin mechanisms of actions involved in fighting cellular injury. The Special Issue welcomes papers that introduce new discoveries or approaches and expand current knowledge on the impact of antioxidants and melatonin in cellular protection and thus advance human health.

Dr. Gaia Favero
Guest Editor

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