Study on Immune Activity of Natural Products
A special issue of Cells (ISSN 2073-4409).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 October 2025 | Viewed by 54
Special Issue Editor
Interests: allergy; asthma; inflammation; immune disorders; mechanisms of the immune system; natural products; Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to invite you to contribute to the Special Issue entitled “Study on Immune Activity of Natural Products”. The immune system plays a critical role in maintaining health and combating diseases, and natural products have long been a rich source of bioactive compounds with immunomodulatory potential. With the growing interest in harnessing natural products for therapeutic applications, this research area holds significant promise for advancing our understanding of immune regulation and developing novel treatments for immune-related disorders.
This Special Issue aims to gather cutting-edge research on the immune-modulating properties of natural products, including plant-derived compounds, marine extracts, and microbial metabolites. By focusing on the mechanisms, efficacy, and applications of these bioactive substances, this collection will contribute to the broader field of cellular and molecular immunology.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and comprehensive reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- The immunomodulatory effects of natural products derived from plants, animals, and microorganisms;
- Immunostimulatory or the immunosuppressive effects of bioactive compounds;
- How natural products influence immune signaling pathways and immune cells;
- The potential of natural compounds to modulate autoimmune responses and restore immune balance;
- The anti-inflammatory properties of natural products;
- The applications of natural products in autoimmune diseases, infections, and cancer immunotherapy.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Prof. Dr. Xiu-Min Li
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- natural products
- bioactive compounds
- immune activity
- immunomodulation
- inflammation
- autoimmune diseases
- immunotherapy
- therapeutic potential
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