Extraction, Identification and Quantification of Bioactive Molecules
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Biology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 October 2025 | Viewed by 2451
Special Issue Editors
Interests: bioactive molecules; pharmacogenetics; pediatrics; genomics; drug
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Dear Colleagues,
Although scientific and technological progress led to the identification of countless bioactive molecules, every day new compounds potentially active on biological compartments are identified. This Special Issue collects all the innovations that concern the different bioactive molecules, from the multiple extraction processes that allow their isolation from countless matrices, to their chemical-physical characterization, through accurate quantification and analysis methods that allow to outline their biological activity.
Proposals should emphasize cutting-edge techniques for the efficient extraction of bioactive molecules from diverse biological matrices, such as plants, microorganisms, or marine organisms. Manuscripts should describe in detail the identification and structural characterization of these compounds, employing cutting-edge analytical tools such as high-resolution mass spectrometry, nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, or advanced chromatographic methods. Quantitative analyses should be thorough, offering precise and reproducible methods that adhere to rigorous validation protocols. The biological activity of identified molecules should be elucidated, with potential implications for therapeutic, nutraceutical, or agricultural applications clearly articulated. Authors should ensure full methodological transparency, including statistical analysis, to facilitate reproducibility and scientific rigor. The broader significance of the results, including potential health or industry impacts, may also be discussed.
Dr. Francesca Scionti
Dr. Rosario Mare
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- extracts
- botanicals
- nutraceuticals
- bioactive molecules
- spectrometry
- spectrophotometer
- chromatography
- western blotting
- molecular mechanisms
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