Bioactive Molecules of Natural Origin: Mechanisms of Action Related to Health Risks and Benefits—3rd Edition

Dear Colleagues,

Bioactive natural compounds (such as alkaloids, phenolics, terpenes, saponins, and volatile organic compounds) are increasingly used for their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, bactericidal, fungicidal and virucidal properties for the benefit of human health. Moreover, they are found in a growing number of applications, such as cosmetics and wellness; but also in sectors where they were not traditionally used such as food preservation, household products and in the field of plant-protection products in agronomy. The number of publications treating bioactive natural compounds has increased significantly in recent years, but many publications are essentially descriptive.

The aim of this Special Issue is to study, at a molecular level, the mechanisms of action of bioactive natural compounds in their various beneficial properties to human health or to other domains and to carry out a rigorous assessment of the risks (toxicity, allergies, for example). This knowledge will contribute to a more rational and safer use of these compounds in the many sectors where they are employed.

Prof. Dr. Marie-Laure Fauconnier
Guest Editor

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