Molecular View of Natural Products with Antiviral Effects
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Microbiology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2025 | Viewed by 23
Special Issue Editor
Interests: virology; liver cancer; biotechnology; molecular cytology
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Viruses hijack host cellular machinery and induce metabolic and oxidative stress that facilitates their replication and pathogenesis. It is important to understand these mechanisms for developing effective antiviral strategies. This Special Issue focuses on the potential of natural products to modulate these dysregulated pathways and exert antiviral effects. Natural products, including phytochemicals, nutritional supplements, marine extracts, and antioxidants, have shown promise in regulating molecular signaling pathways involved in viral replication and pathogenesis. By targeting metabolic imbalances, chronic inflammation, and oxidative stress, these compounds may offer novel therapeutic avenues for managing viral infections.
We invite contributions that explore the molecular mechanisms by which natural products exert antiviral effects. This Special Issue aims to highlight innovative strategies that leverage the power of natural products to modulate host–pathogen interactions and improve outcomes in viral diseases. In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Through this collection of studies, we seek to advance our understanding of how natural products can be harnessed to interfere with viral life cycles and mitigate the impact of viral infections on human health. We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Prof. Dr. Jin-ching Lee
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- virus
- phytochemicals
- nutritional supplements
- marine extracts
- antioxidants
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