Bioactive Compounds in Neurodegenerative Diseases
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 November 2025 | Viewed by 844
Special Issue Editor
Interests: bioactive compounds; antioxidant state; vascular damage; neurotoxicity
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Neurodegenerative diseases are a group of progressive conditions that affect the nervous system, leading to the gradual deterioration and death of neurons. These diseases, which include Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Huntington's, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), among others, are characterized by various pathological hallmarks such as the accumulation of misfolded proteins, neuroinflammation, and oxidative stress.
Bioactive compounds have emerged as potential therapeutic agents in the context of neurodegenerative diseases. These molecules can modulate various cellular pathways and targets associated with disease pathology. They are known to play roles in suppressing inflammation, regulating gene expression, maintaining cellular membrane fluidity, and supporting immune functionality.
This Special Issue aims to uncover the role of bioactive molecules in treatment strategies in neurodegenerative diseases, as well as their potential to mitigate neuroinflammation, oxidative stress, and neuronal loss. Original and review articles, including basic studies, are all welcome to be submitted.
Dr. Silvia Lima Costa
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- bioactive compounds
- neurodegenerative diseases
- neuroinflammation
- oxidative stress
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