Natural Compounds: Structural Diversity, Modifications, and Biological Activities
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Bioactives and Nutraceuticals".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 July 2025 | Viewed by 531
Special Issue Editor
Interests: organic chemistry; natural products; structure modeling; organic physicochemistry; spectroscopic analysis
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Steroids, as versatile bioactive molecules, have significantly advanced therapeutic development over the last decades. This Special Issue explores the molecular diversity and bioactivity of novel steroids isolated from natural sources, including fungi, plants, and marine invertebrates. Particular attention is given to their unique structural features, such as hydroxylated side chains and rare modifications that confer potent biological activities. These compounds demonstrate a broad spectrum of applications, from anticancer and antidiabetic treatments to antimicrobial and antifungal agents, addressing critical challenges like drug resistance and cancer therapy. Insights gained from these studies aim to enhance the understanding of steroid compounds and accelerate the development of molecularly targeted therapies for complex diseases.
This Special Issue is supervised by Prof. Dr. Tomasz Pospieszny and assisted by MSc. Grzegorz Hajdaś（Adam Mickiewicz University).
Prof. Dr. Tomasz Pospieszny
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- bile acids
- molecular research
- biological activity
- natural products
- steroids
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