Molecular Research in Natural Products
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: 30 September 2025 | Viewed by 82
Special Issue Editor
Interests: molecular biology; biotechnology; neuroinflammation; central nervous system; molecular pathways
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Dear Colleagues,
Natural products have long served as a fundamental source of therapeutic agents, offering diverse structures and bioactivities that continue to inspire modern drug discovery. With the advancement of molecular biology, analytical chemistry, and omics technologies, the study of natural compounds has entered a new era of precision and depth. This Special Issue aims to highlight the latest progress in molecular research related to natural products, focusing on their mechanisms of action, biosynthetic pathways, pharmacological properties, and potential applications in medicine and biotechnology.
We invite contributions that explore the identification of novel bioactive molecules from plants, marine organisms, or microorganisms; studies on molecular targets and signaling pathways influenced by natural compounds; and research on synthetic biology approaches to optimize or engineer natural product biosynthesis. Particular attention will be given to multi-omics integration (genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics) that enhances our understanding of natural products at the systems biology level.
By gathering interdisciplinary studies from researchers around the world, this Special Issue seeks to deepen our insight into the molecular underpinnings of natural products and to foster innovation in their application as therapeutic agents. We look forward to receiving original articles and reviews that advance this exciting and ever-evolving field
Dr. Marika Lanza
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- synaptic plasticity regulation
- bioactive compounds
- signal transduction pathways
- gene expression regulation
- molecular neurobiology
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