Secondary Metabolites from Fruit and Vegetable: Characterization, Bioactivity and Intake

Dear Colleagues,

Secondary metabolites, which include phenolic compounds, steroids, alkaloids, terpenoids, phytoalexins, and phenanthrenes derived from fruits and vegetables, are diverse in their chemical nature and functionality. Over 50,000 secondary metabolites have been discovered in the plant kingdom. A range of beneficial health properties such as antioxidative, anti-hypertensive, anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, anticarcinogenic, and antimutagenic properties, among others, have been attributed to these compounds in a large number of studies published in the last two decades.  Interest in new natural bioactive compounds, while enhancing the potentials of the existing ones through synthetic modifications, has been increasing recently. Naturally, focus has been given to extraction, screening for bioactivity in vitro and in vivo, mechanisms of action, synergism and antagonism among the compounds, chemical characterizations, and implications on health following regular intake of these compounds as part of a balanced diet. The current Special Issue is aimed at providing a platform to accumulate research findings on the topics mentioned above by esteemed researchers from all over the world.

Dr. Lubna Ahmed
Dr. Mohammad Hossain
Guest Editors

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