Molecular Applications of Antioxidants and Anti-Inflammatory Activities of 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: 30 August 2025 | Viewed by 76
Special Issue Editor
Interests: functional foods; polyphenols; antioxidants; public health; nutritional evaluation; natural product extracts
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue, titled “Molecular Applications of Antioxidants and Anti-Inflammatory Activities of Natural Products”, focuses on the exploration of natural compounds with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties at the molecular level. Natural products are a rich source of bioactive molecules that play a key role in mitigating oxidative stress and inflammation—key factors contributing to numerous chronic diseases and aging. By exploring their molecular mechanisms, this Special Issue aims to highlight the therapeutic potential of these compounds in addressing health challenges.
This Special Issue invites original research and review articles that reveal the molecular mechanisms underlying these effects, including signaling pathways, molecular interactions, and cellular targets. Studies using advanced molecular techniques, such as genomics, proteomics, and metabolomics, to elucidate the therapeutic potential of natural products are highly encouraged. While partial clinical research and survey studies fall outside the scope, contributions presenting molecular-level insights into the biological activity of natural compounds are particularly welcome.
Dr. Vassilis Athanasiadis
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- antioxidants
- anti-inflammatory agents
- natural products
- molecular mechanisms
- oxidative stress
- signaling pathways
- inflammation
- bioactive compounds
- proteomics
- metabolomics
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