Bioactives from 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: 20 April 2026 | Viewed by 327
Special Issue Editor
2. Investigaciones Agroalimentarias Research Group, Galicia Sur Health Research Institute (IIS Galicia Sur), SERGAS-UVIGO, 36312 Vigo, Spain
Interests: organic chemistry; analytical chemistry; food science; agronomy; bioactive compounds; nutraceuticals
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Throughout history, plant species, microorganisms, and marine organisms have been used by diverse cultures as a source of traditional remedies for the treatment and prevention of diseases. This ancient knowledge has served as the basis for the development of modern medicine, where the systematic study of these organisms continues to reveal their enormous therapeutic potential. In this context, natural products constitute an exceptional source of bioactive compounds with increasingly relevant applications in therapeutic, preventive, and biotechnological fields. In recent decades, the growing scientific interest in these secondary metabolites has been driven by significant advances in high-resolution analytical techniques, molecular biology, and omics platforms.
This Special Issue of the International Journal of Molecular Sciences, entitled “Bioactives from Natural Products”, aims to compile original research and reviews addressing the latest findings related to bioactive compounds of natural origin. Special attention will be given to studies that delve into the molecular mechanisms of action, the evaluation of their biological activity, and their potential application in the treatment or prevention of human diseases.
We cordially invite the scientific community to submit manuscripts that include, among other topics, the following:
- Isolation and characterization of new bioactive compounds.
- Evaluation of antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antitumor, or neuroprotective activities.
- Mechanistic studies in in vitro and in vivo models.
- Applications in pharmacology, nutraceuticals, and cosmetics.
- Use of omics technologies and bioinformatics approaches.
- Innovations in formulation and delivery systems.
- Bioprospecting strategies in diverse natural sources.
We hope this Special Issue will foster interdisciplinary knowledge exchange and stimulate the development of innovative solutions based on natural products. Accepted articles will contribute to a better understanding of the therapeutic potential of natural bioactive compounds and their potential use in the context of human health.
Dr. Antía González Pereira
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- natural products
- bioactive compounds
- therapeutic potential
- secondary metabolites
- omics technologies
- biotechnology
- phytochemistry
- metabolomics
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