Studies on Antioxidant Activity in Natural Products in Plants
A special issue of Biology (ISSN 2079-7737). This special issue belongs to the section "Plant Science".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 37
Special Issue Editors
Interests: isolation and purification of natural compounds from plants; identification and characterization of bioactive compounds from plant natural products; study of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities of plant extracts; evaluation of health-promoting effects of plant extracts and plant-derived compounds against age-related or oxidative stress-accelerated chronic diseases
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Interests: optimization of phytochemical extraction processes from plants, food, food waste and herbal products using response surface methodology; genotoxicity and anti-genotoxicity assessment of food-derived compounds; roles of plant-derived bioactive molecules in improving health and preventing lifestyle diseases using Drosophila models
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The growing recognition of oxidative stress as a key factor in the development of chronic diseases has driven an intense scientific focus on the antioxidant properties of natural products derived from plants. Plants are rich sources of diverse bioactive compounds, including polyphenols, flavonoids, carotenoids, and vitamins, that exhibit potent antioxidant activities through mechanisms such as free radical scavenging, hydrogen atom transfer, or the modulation of cellular defense pathways. Recent studies have highlighted the remarkable variability of antioxidant capacity across plant species and plant parts, emphasizing the need for systematic investigations to harness these properties for health, food preservation, and pharmaceutical applications. Furthermore, the search for novel natural antioxidants is increasingly relevant due to concerns over the safety of synthetic additives and the demand for functional foods and nutraceuticals. This Special Issue will gather original research and reviews that will enhance the identification, characterization, and mechanistic understanding of antioxidant activity in plant-derived natural products both in vitro and in vivo. We welcome contributions exploring novel sources and analytical techniques, structure–activity relationships, and applications in food, health, and industry. Through this Special Issue, we seek to advance the knowledge base and practical utilization of plant antioxidants for functional ingredient development and ultimately improve human well-being.
Dr. Pornsiri Pitchakarn
Dr. Piya Temviriyanukul
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- plant natural products
- phytochemicals
- antioxidant activity
- free radical scavenging
- functional foods
- oxidative stress-accelerated diseases
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