Bioactive Natural Compounds: From Discovery to Applications
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Biomedical Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2026 | Viewed by 8
Special Issue Editors
Interests: plant biotechnology; pharmaceutical botany; cosmetic plants; medicinal plants; phytochemistry; bioactive compounds; natural products; natural antioxidants
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Interests: biochemistry; molecular biology; obesity; diabetes; cancers; pharmacy; active substances; natural products; natural therapies
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Dear Colleagues,
Bioactive natural compounds, derived from plants, microorganisms, and marine organisms, have attracted enhanced attention due to their diverse biological activities and potential applications in medicine, food, agriculture, and industry. With the rapid development of analytical techniques, biotechnology, and synthetic approaches, significant progress has been made in the discovery, characterization, and functional evaluation of these compounds.
This Special Issue aims to highlight the latest research on bioactive natural compounds, covering the entire process from discovery and structural elucidation to functional studies and practical applications. We will pay particular attention to studies that address mechanisms of action, innovative extraction and synthesis methods, pharmacological potential, cosmetic, food and nutraceutical applications, as well as safety and sustainability considerations.
We welcome the submission of original research articles, reviews, and case studies that contribute to the advancement of knowledge in this exciting and interdisciplinary field.
Dr. Marta Klimek-Szczykutowicz
Dr. Małgorzata Wrzosek
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- bioactive natural compounds
- natural products discovery
- structure elucidation
- pharmacological activities
- antioxidant and antimicrobial agents
- nutraceuticals and functional foods
- extraction and purification techniques
- biotechnological production of natural compounds
- marine and microbial metabolites
- sustainable applications of natural products
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