Active Molecules and Complexes for Neurodegenerative Prevention

Dear Colleagues,

Natural active molecules such as antioxidants are real sources of healthcare for the population, in particular for the prevention and treatment of neurodegenerative diseases including Alzheimer's. In function of the physico-chemical properties of these compounds, such as hydrophilicity or hydrophobicity, they do not have the same stability and bioavailability in certain physiological environments. The chemical or physical modification of active molecules with hydrophobic property will improve their stability and bioavailability, among other functionalities. Various strategies could be proposed to improve these properties, including click chemistry or the vectorization of active molecules. The chemical and physical modification of an active molecule can modify the functional properties of the initial compound and change its solubility in function of its new chemical structure. In addition, this modification impacts its biological efficiency.

The purpose of this Special Issue “Active Molecules and Complexes for Neurodegenerative Prevention” is to explore the potential solution to improve the physico-chemical properties of active molecules.

Prof. Dr. Elmira Arab-Tehrany
Guest Editor

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