Nature's Pharmacy: Ethnobotanical Approaches to Medicinal Plant Research for the Discovery and Development of Potential Phytochemicals
A special issue of Biology (ISSN 2079-7737). This special issue belongs to the section "Plant Science".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2026 | Viewed by 171
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Interests: ethnopharmacology; molecular pharmacology; endocrine pharmacology; cardiovascular pharmacology; pharmacological effects of medicinal plants; pharmacotherapy
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue, entitled "Nature's Pharmacy: Ethnobotanical Approaches to Medicinal Plant Research for the Discovery and Development of Potential Phytochemicals", welcomes the submission of original research and review articles that explore the vast therapeutic potential of medicinal plants rooted in traditional knowledge systems. We also welcome contributions that highlight the biological activity, mechanisms of action, and functional roles of plant-derived compounds in biological systems, including studies on in vitro and in vivo models that are relevant to basic biological processes.
Particular emphasis will be placed on studies that enhance our understanding of how plant extracts and isolated compounds interact with molecular pathways, regulate gene expression, or modulate cellular behavior. The Special Issue also aims to present interdisciplinary approaches that encompass molecular biology, cell biology, systems biology, toxicology, and computational modeling (e.g., molecular docking, network pharmacology) as tools to elucidate the biological basis of plant-based activities.
By uniting traditional knowledge with biological validation, this Special Issue aims to enhance our understanding of the roles of plant-derived substances in living systems. We aim to provide a scholarly platform for researchers focused on the biological foundations of traditional medicine and its implications for health and disease.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Prof. Dr. Supachoke Mangmool
Dr. Chuda Chittasupho
Dr. Sirivan Athikomkulchai
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- medicinal plants
- herbal medicine
- ethnopharmacology
- drug discovery
- bioactive compounds
- biological activity
- molecular mechanism
- signaling pathway
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