Advances in Natural Antioxidants in Human Health and 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: 28 February 2026 | Viewed by 22
Special Issue Editor
2. Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Minia University, Minia 61519, Egypt
Interests: DNA damage; oxidative stress; antioxidants; natural products; cancer; diabetes mellitus
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Growing evidence highlights the central role of natural antioxidants in maintaining redox balance, modulating cellular signalling, and mitigating disease-related oxidative damage. Advances in molecular biology and integrative omics have provided new insights into their mechanisms, uncovering interactions with transcriptional regulators, metabolic pathways, and epigenetic networks. These discoveries not only refine our understanding of how antioxidants influence human physiology but also inform the development of nutraceuticals, functional foods, and targeted therapeutic interventions. Nonetheless, challenges remain in translating preclinical findings into clinical practice, particularly regarding bioavailability, dosage, and long-term efficacy. This Special Issue underscores the importance of bridging mechanistic advances with translational applications, paving the way toward innovative strategies for health promotion and disease management.
Dr. Eman M. Othman
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- oxidative stress and diseases
- antioxidants
- natural products
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