Molecular Interactions and Biological Functions of Bioactive Compounds in Food and Health
A special issue of Biology (ISSN 2079-7737). This special issue belongs to the section "Biochemistry and Molecular Biology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2026 | Viewed by 64
Special Issue Editors
2. School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
3. College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
Interests: food function; nutrition; phenolics; flavonoids; anthocyanins; antioxidant; anti-inflammatory
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Interests: food science; plant-based foods; antioxidants; phytochemicals; biological activities; functional foods; bioavailability; nutraceuticals
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Bioactive compounds in foods (e.g., anthocyanins, phenolic acids, flavonoids, flavanols, catechins, polyphenols, and tannins) significantly influence human nutrition and health. There has been heightened interest in uncovering molecular compounds and elucidating their mechanisms since they constitute a substantial part of the diet and are a potential source of functional foods and nutraceuticals. Modern advances have facilitated the integration of nutrition and medicine, alongside developing more efficient and cost-effective healthcare solutions that utilize food for prevention and therapy.
Therefore, we invite authors to submit articles for this Special Issue exploring the metabolism of nutrients and bioactive dietary compounds, leading to a better understanding of mechanisms of action through biological research. This Special Issue encompasses several topics, including cell biology, biochemical activities, metabolic processes, omics, bioavailability, and food matrix interactions, emphasizing the importance of improving health and disease prevention.
Prof. Dr. Wuyang Huang
Dr. Daniela D. Herrera-Balandrano
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- bioactive compounds
- nutraceuticals
- food function
- healthy effects
- antidiabetic action
- anti-inflammatory properties
- antioxidants
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