Natural Product for the Interventions of Chronic Diseases: From Source to Therapy—2nd Edition
A special issue of Biomedicines (ISSN 2227-9059). This special issue belongs to the section "Drug Discovery, Development and Delivery".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2026 | Viewed by 865
Special Issue Editor
Interests: natural products; drug discovery; pharmacognosy; inflammation; nanotechnology
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue, titled "Natural Product for the Interventions of Chronic Diseases: From Source to Therapy—2nd Edition", invites innovative research works that bridge the gap between the natural world and therapeutic applications for chronic conditions. Chronic diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, and various forms of cancer, represent a growing burden on global health. Natural products have historically provided a rich source of pharmacological agents, and their role in chronic disease intervention remains a rich area for exploration. This Special Issue will focus on the discovery, analysis, and application of natural compounds in the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases. Submissions should highlight advancements in the selective extraction and refinement of bioactive components, the evaluation of their therapeutic potential, and the exploration of the molecular mechanisms through which these compounds exert their effects. We welcome studies that employ state-of-the-art techniques for the identification and enhancement of the therapeutic properties of natural products, as well as research that offers insight into the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of these potential treatments. By integrating traditional understanding with modern scientific approaches, this Special Issue aims to further the development of natural products as efficacious agents in the long-term management of chronic diseases. This Special Issue only includes research “with defined molecular compound”.
Dr. Qilei Chen
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- natural products
- chronic diseases
- drug discovery
- pharmacodynamics
- pharmacokinetics
- nanotechnology
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