Bioactive Compounds in Medical, Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Sciences
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Chemical and Molecular Sciences".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 October 2026 | Viewed by 741
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The use of bioactive compounds, which are obtained from a wide variety of sources, has a long history. Their beneficial use is still observed today, with scientific evidence already published for many compounds. However, further research is still required. The medical, pharmaceutical and cosmetics sectors are currently assessing these compounds, but further studies are needed on compounds already in use, opening the possibility for new discoveries.
This Special Issue aims to provide an updated collection, demonstrating new findings regarding the use of these bioactive compounds in the health field. We are pleased to invite you to contribute your extensive knowledge to this Special Issue.
Suggested themes and article types for submissions:
Original research articles and reviews are welcome in this Special Issue. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Plant bioactives used in medicine;
- Plant bioactives used in pharmacy;
- Plant bioactives used in cosmetology;
- Bioactives of animal origin used in medicine;
- Bioactives of animal origin used in pharmacy;
- Bioactives of animal origin used in cosmetology;
- Bioactives of mineral origin used in medicine;
- Bioactives of mineral origin used in pharmacy;
- Bioactives of mineral origin used in cosmetology;
- Screening of new bioactive compounds for use in healthcare.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Bruna Chiari-Andréo
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- plant compounds
- compounds of animal origin
- health sciences
- efficacy
- safety
- chemical composition
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