Latest Advances on Natural Bioactive Molecules and Polysaccharides
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: 31 May 2026
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
In recent years, there has been great interest in bioactive molecules and polysaccharides of natural origin due to their importance and versatility. These compounds are used in various fields, particularly in medicine, pharmacy, cosmetics, and food science, as well as in the production of biocompatible materials.
This Special Issue focuses on recent advances in identifying, extracting, studying, and applying natural bioactive molecules and polysaccharides from natural sources, such as microorganisms, algae, animals, plants, and agro-industrial residues. The extraction of bioactive substances using environmentally friendly and cost-effective methodologies is indeed a highly topical issue in several areas, including the pharmaceutical and agri-food industries.
Led by Dr Loredana Marcolongo and assisted by Guest Editor Assistant Dr Fabrizia Sepe (Research Institute on Terrestrial Ecosystems—National Research Council of Italy), this Special Issue will focus on collecting original research articles, reviews, mini-reviews, and short communications dealing with emerging topics relating to current research on bioactive compounds and polysaccharides from natural products. It will provide the latest advanced overview of molecular, biochemical, and structural studies and possibilities for improving the functional applications of bioactive molecules and biocomposites.
Dr. Loredana Marcolongo
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- natural products
- bioactive compounds
- polysaccharides
- extraction technologies
- bioprocesses
- value-added products
- one-health
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