Plant Extracts: Molecular Insights and Functional Potential
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 November 2025 | Viewed by 27
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue will aim to highlight recent advances in the molecular characterization and biological functions of plant extracts. It will explore bioactive compounds responsible for therapeutic, agricultural, cosmeceutical, and nutritional properties, with a particular focus on elucidating their chemical structures, biosynthetic pathways, and interactions with biological targets. Emphasis will be placed on molecular mechanisms of action, structure–activity relationships, and innovative biotechnological applications. Contributions regarding advanced analytical techniques (e.g., LC-MS, NMR, GC-MS), metabolic profiling, transcriptomic and proteomic analyses, and functional studies using in vitro, in vivo, or in silico models are welcome. The issue will seek to foster interdisciplinary research connecting plant biochemistry, molecular biology, biotechnology, pharmacology, and applied sciences. It will aim to promote the discovery, validation, and sustainable utilization of plant-derived compounds for applications in human health, cosmetics, agriculture, and environmental sustainability.
Prof. Dr. Abdelaziz Yasri
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- plant extract
- phytochemistry
- plant secondary metabolites
- plant extraction techniques
- product valorization
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