Natural and Bio-derived Molecules
A section of Biomolecules (ISSN 2218-273X).
Section Information
The Section Natural and Bio-derived Molecules focuses on papers in the area of natural product research. Contributions may be related to the chemistry and/or biochemistry of naturally occurring compounds or the biology of living systems from which they are sourced, as well as the chemistry and biological properties of synthetic natural compounds derivatives and/or structurally related compounds. For example, they may be articles that describe specific secondary metabolites of microorganisms, including antibiotics and mycotoxins; physiologically active compounds from plants, or from animal sources; and biochemical studies, including biosynthesis and microbiological transformations, and the isolation, structure elucidation, chemical synthesis, and pharmacology of compounds from natural sources.
Articles related to the design and synthesis of new structures, inspired by those of natural compounds, in order to study and modulate their biological activities are also welcome. When new compounds are reported, manuscripts describing their biological activity are much preferred. Studies on complex mixtures of natural products must focus on specific compounds in regard to the pharmacological properties of the mixture.
Editorial Board
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Special Issues
Following special issues within this section are currently open for submissions:
- Cutting-Edge Research on the Analysis of Small Biomolecules in Foods, Plants, and Biological Samples, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 30 June 2025)
- Recent Advances in the Enzymatic Synthesis of Bioactive Compounds (Deadline: 30 June 2025)
- Molecular Effects of Environmental Pollutants on Health of Human, Animals and Plants, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 30 June 2025)
- Novel Molecules for Cancer Treatment (3rd Edition) (Deadline: 30 June 2025)
- Therapeutic Potential of Natural Products in Metabolic Diseases (Deadline: 31 July 2025)
- The Production and Destruction of Phytohormones by Microorganisms: Their Roles in the Promotion of Plant Growth and Resistance (Deadline: 31 July 2025)
- Recent Advances in the Isolation, Chemical and Biological Characterization and Synthesis of Bioactive Metabolites from Plants (Deadline: 31 August 2025)
- Bioactive Compounds as Modifiers of Mitochondrial Function (Deadline: 31 August 2025)
- Recent Advances in Bioactive Compounds from Microalgae (Deadline: 15 September 2025)
- Botanic Metabolites: From Extraction to Application (Deadline: 31 October 2025)
- Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Activities of Phytochemicals (Deadline: 30 November 2025)
- Design and Synthesis of Bioactive Compounds for Therapeutic Applications (Deadline: 30 November 2025)
- Natural Bioactives as Leading Molecules for Drug Development (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- The Value of Natural Compounds as Therapeutic Agents: 3rd Edition (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- Phytohormones 2024–2025 (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- Antitumor Agents from Natural Sources 2024–2025 (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- Antimicrobial Peptides in Nature: Inspiration for Rationally Designed Antimicrobials (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- Feature Papers in the Natural and Bio-Derived Molecules Section (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- Natural Products and Their Derivatives with Antiviral Activity (Deadline: 31 January 2026)
- Advances in Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry: From Molecular to Pre-Clinical Insights (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
Topical Collection
Following topical collection within this section is currently open for submissions:
- Pharmacology of Medicinal Plants (Closed)
