Bioactive Phytotherapeutics in Metabolic and Inflammatory Disorders

Dear Colleagues,

Metabolic and inflammatory disorders are increasingly recognized as closely related conditions that share several underlying mechanisms, including oxidative stress, immune imbalance, chronic low-grade inflammation and disrupted metabolic regulation. Because of their broad biological activity, plant-derived bioactive compounds have received considerable attention as potential tools for the prevention and management of these disorders.

This Special Issue aims to bring together current research on the role of bioactive phytotherapeutics in metabolic and inflammatory disorders. We welcome original research articles and reviews addressing the pharmacological effects of medicinal plants and plant-derived compounds, including their antioxidant effects and in vitro activity, as well as their mechanisms of action, phytochemical characterization and evidence from preclinical or clinical studies. Submissions focused on inflammatory and metabolic biomarkers, as well as on the development of novel phytotherapeutic formulations, are also encouraged.

This Special Issue seeks to highlight the therapeutic relevance of natural products and their possible contribution to integrated strategies for disease prevention and treatment.

Dr. Oana Cristina Şeremet
Dr. Octavian Tudorel Olaru
Guest Editors

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