Phytochemicals: Current Status and Future Prospects
A special issue of Biomedicines (ISSN 2227-9059). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular and Translational Medicine".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 May 2024) | Viewed by 19905
Special Issue Editors
Interests: medicinal chemistry; CYP enzymes; natural products; phytochemicals; side effects
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Phytochemicals, also known as secondary metabolites, are non-nutritive compounds found in plants that play a crucial role in their survival and adaptation to the environment. These bioactive molecules have been studied extensively over the years for their potential health benefits and therapeutic properties.
The aim of this Special Issue on Phytochemicals: Current Status and Future Prospects is to provide a comprehensive overview of the latest developments in this field. This issue will cover a wide range of topics, including the chemistry and bioactivity of phytochemicals, their role in disease prevention, and their potential applications in various fields such as medicine, pharmacy, agriculture, and food science.
We invite authors to submit original research and review articles that focus on the current status and future prospects of phytochemicals. Potential topics include, but are not limited to:
- Phytochemicals and cancer prevention;
- The antioxidant properties of phytochemicals and their role in disease prevention;
- The role of phytochemicals in gut health and microbiome modulation;
- Phytochemicals for the prevention and management of cardiovascular disease;
- Phytochemicals and neuroprotection;
- Phytochemicals in the prevention and treatment of metabolic disorders;
- The mechanisms of action of phytochemicals in human health;
- Emerging phytochemicals and their potential applications in medicine.
Overall, this Special Issue will serve as a valuable resource for researchers, students, and professionals working in the fields of natural products chemistry, pharmacology, and plant science. It will also provide a platform for the exchange of ideas and the development of new collaborations in this rapidly evolving field.
Dr. Martin Kondža
Prof. Dr. Sanda Vladimir-Kneževic̈
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- phytochemicals
- natural products
- biological effects
- bioactive compounds
- health benefits
- antioxidants
- mechanism of action
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