Poly-Pharmacological Effects and Mechanisms of Phytochemicals
A special issue of Biomedicines (ISSN 2227-9059). This special issue belongs to the section "Drug Discovery, Development and Delivery".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 760
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Phytochemicals hold immense potential for developing treatments for various diseases, as evidenced by compounds like artemisinin, celastrol, and berberine. Their poly-pharmacological properties, which allow them to target multiple diseases, have garnered growing interest. For example, while artemisinin was initially used to treat malaria and helminth infections, recent research has demonstrated its potential for treating liver diseases, neurological disorders, immune dysfunctions, and cancer. This versatility raises important questions: Are there more undiscovered uses for these compounds, and what makes them so broadly effective?
We invite researchers and authors in this field to contribute original research or review articles for this Special Issue. The goal is to showcase the vast array of bioactive compounds (with defined molecular compound) derived from natural sources and their critical role in modern drug discovery. Submissions focusing on novel applications of phytochemicals, the mechanisms underlying their poly-pharmacological effects, and updates on well-studied compounds are highly encouraged.
Dr. Jiawen Shou
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- phytochemicals
- natural products
- poly-pharmacology
- novel application
- research updates on phytochemicals
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