Bioactive Compounds as Modifiers of Mitochondrial Function
A special issue of Biomolecules (ISSN 2218-273X). This special issue belongs to the section "Natural and Bio-derived Molecules".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2026 | Viewed by 2235
Special Issue Editor
Interests: cellular bioenergetics; redox biology; oxidative stress; thermobiology; muscle physiology; cancer pathophysiology; metabolic syndrome; neurodegenerative diseases
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Mitochondria is an organelle found in most eukaryotic cells, with a primary function of generating energy in the form of adenosine triphosphate (ATP). In addition to producing energy, mitochondria functions include storing calcium for cell signaling activities, generating heat when needed, and mediating cell growth and death. Bioactive compounds (broadly defined as natural, artificial, or synthesized compounds) could exhibit actions in the human body that may promote or improve health. Bioactive compounds have been studied and used since ancient times for their potential role in reducing illnesses, infections, cancer, diabetes, heart failure, Alzheimer and other diseases. In this Special Issue, we invite you to submit your original manuscripts, reviews, and special communications focusing on mitochondrial aspects of bioactive compound effects in the context of human or animal pathophysiology, pharmacology, and general health.
Dr. Mihail "Mike" Mitov
Guest Editor
Manuscript Submission Information
Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.
Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Biomolecules is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.
Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2700 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.
Keywords
- natural bioactive compounds
- synthesized bioactive compounds
- mitochondrial function
- electron transport chain (ETC)
- ATP production rate
- oxygen consumption rate (OCR)
- extracellular acidification rate (ECAR)
Benefits of Publishing in a Special Issue
- Ease of navigation: Grouping papers by topic helps scholars navigate broad scope journals more efficiently.
- Greater discoverability: Special Issues support the reach and impact of scientific research. Articles in Special Issues are more discoverable and cited more frequently.
- Expansion of research network: Special Issues facilitate connections among authors, fostering scientific collaborations.
- External promotion: Articles in Special Issues are often promoted through the journal's social media, increasing their visibility.
- Reprint: MDPI Books provides the opportunity to republish successful Special Issues in book format, both online and in print.
Further information on MDPI's Special Issue policies can be found here.
