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Advances in Natural Bioactive Compounds and Biological Effects
This special issue belongs to the section “Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering“.
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleague,
We are pleased to announce the Special Issue on “Advances in Natural Bioactive Compounds and Biological Effects” in Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417, IF-2.474, https://www.mdpi.com/journal/applsci).
Natural bioactive compounds include substances of vegetal or animal origin that can preserve the health status and prevent different diseases by modulation of cellular processes involved in pathological conditions. Although bioactive compounds have gained attention as beneficial health elements due to their tissue-protective effects (antibacterial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, etc.), more scientific data is needed to make science-based recommendations.
Moreover, the use of by-products as alternative sources for the isolation of bioactive compounds is in line with the reduced waste strategy that various institutions and industries are focused on.
In this context, we encourage the submission of research papers and reviews on natural bioactive compounds regarding their isolation methods and biological functions that would recommend their use in various fields, such as food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries.
Dr. Anca Pop
Prof. Dr. Felicia Loghin
Dr. Catalina Bogdan
Dr. Ionel Fizesan
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- extraction
- bioactive compounds
- polyphenolic compounds
- phytochemicals
- disease prevention
- oxidative stress
- inflammation
- anti-aging
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