Recent Progress and Perspectives in 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: 31 March 2026 | Viewed by 62
Special Issue Editors
Interests: diabetes; bioactive compounds; microbiology; food products; honey; GC-MS analysis; volatile compounds; drug discovery
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: bioactive compounds; bacteria; microbiology; medicinal plants; phytochemicals; biological properties; experimental design; GC-MS characterization; drug discovery; natural products; development of new antimicrobial agents
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Natural products have long stood as a cornerstone in the discovery of bioactive compounds with remarkable therapeutic, nutritional, and industrial value. Their unique structural diversity and wide spectrum of biological activities continue to inspire researchers in the quest for innovative solutions to pressing global health challenges. In recent years, this field has gained renewed momentum, fueled by advances in analytical technologies, growing interest in sustainable resources, and the urgent demand for safer and more effective agents.
This Special Issue aims to showcase the latest developments and forward-looking approaches in natural products research. Contributions may span the entire spectrum, from isolation, structural elucidation, and biosynthesis to pharmacological evaluation, biological applications, and clinical translation. We particularly welcome original research articles, comprehensive reviews, and short communications that address, among others, the following themes:
- Discovery, chemical profiling, and characterization of novel bioactive compounds;
- Studies on volatile compounds, including essential oils and aroma constituents, and their biological activities;
- Advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic methodologies for analysis and quality control;
- Insights into molecular mechanisms of action and therapeutic potential;
- Biotechnological and synthetic biology strategies for sustainable production;
- Applications in medicine, pharmacy, nutrition, food, cosmetics, and related fields;
- Investigations on safety, efficacy, and the sustainable exploitation of natural resources.
By integrating multidisciplinary perspectives from chemistry, biology, pharmacology, and biotechnology, this Special Issue seeks to provide a comprehensive overview of current progress while highlighting emerging opportunities. We are confident that this collection will not only deepen scientific understanding but also stimulate innovative strategies for translating natural products—particularly volatile compounds—into therapeutic, nutritional, and industrial applications.
Dr. Hanae Naceiri Mrabti
Dr. Naoufal El Hachlafi
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- natural products
- bioactive compounds
- pharmacology
- nutrition
- biotechnology
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