Bioactive Compounds from Food in 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: 31 December 2026 | Viewed by 48
Special Issue Editors
Interests: bioactive compounds; metabolic disease mechanisms; oxidative stress imunonutrition; food safety of natural products
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: food bioactives; medicinal plants; natural antioxidants; phytochemistry; functional foods; oxidative stress and inflammation; molecular nutrition; health-promoting natural products
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Natural products are a rich source of structurally diverse bioactive compounds with promising roles in the prevention and management of various diseases. This Special Issue focuses on advances in the identification, characterization, and application of food‑derived natural compounds, with particular emphasis on their health‑promoting properties and underlying molecular aspects. Contributions are encouraged on phytochemicals such as polyphenols, flavonoids, alkaloids, terpenoids, and other plant‑ or food‑based bioactives, highlighting their antioxidant, anti‑inflammatory, and anticancer potential. Studies investigating molecular interactions, such as modulation of signaling pathways, enzyme activity, or gene expression, are also welcome. Special attention will be given to research addressing the valorization of underutilized natural resources and agro‑industrial by‑products as sustainable sources of bioactive molecules. By integrating chemical, biochemical, and molecular analyses, this Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive view of the role of bioactive compounds from food in human health and disease.
Dr. Vanja M. Todorović
Guest Editor
Dr. Nevena Dabetic
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- biological activity
- antioxidants
- nutraceuticals
- polyphenols
- redox balance
- functional ingredients
- dietary inflammation
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