Molecular Insight into Natural Nutraceuticals for Cancer Chemoprevention
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Oncology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 December 2025 | Viewed by 5
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Dear Colleagues,
Cancer remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, necessitating innovative approaches to prevention and treatment. In recent years, natural nutraceuticals have emerged as promising chemopreventive agents due to their structural diversity, low toxicity, and multi-target capabilities. Derived from plants, microbes, marine organisms, and other natural sources, these compounds offer a rich reservoir of bioactive molecules capable of modulating key molecular pathways involved in carcinogenesis, including inflammation, oxidative stress, apoptosis, and cell cycle regulation.
This Special Issue, "Molecular Insight into Natural Nutraceuticals for Cancer Chemoprevention", aims to showcase cutting-edge research and comprehensive reviews that elucidate the molecular mechanisms by which natural products exert anti-cancer and chemopreventive effects. We welcome submissions that explore in vitro, in vivo, or in silico studies, including work on bioavailability enhancement, structure–activity relationships, combination therapies, and novel delivery systems.
We particularly encourage interdisciplinary contributions that bridge molecular biology, pharmacology, biotechnology, and medicinal chemistry. Authors are also invited to present research on emerging technologies such as CRISPR screening, omics-based profiling, or AI-assisted drug discovery applied to natural compounds.
Dr. Jia-Feng Chang
Prof. Dr. Chih-Hsin Tang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- natural nutraceuticals
- cancer
- cancer chemoprevention
- natural compounds
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