Marine Enzymes in Nutraceuticals and Cosmeceuticals: Functional Innovation from the Ocean
A special issue of Marine Drugs (ISSN 1660-3397). This special issue belongs to the section "Marine-Derived Ingredients for Drugs, Cosmeceuticals and Nutraceuticals".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2026 | Viewed by 66
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Marine enzymes, sourced from the ocean's unique biodiversity, exhibit exceptional catalytic properties including substrate specificity, stability, and activity under unique conditions. This Special Issue focuses on harnessing these versatile biocatalysts to drive innovation in nutraceuticals and cosmeceuticals, enhancing bioactive ingredient efficacy, bioavailability, formulation stability, and sustainability throughout production processes.
We seek cutting-edge research and comprehensive reviews on: discovering and characterizing novel marine enzymes for health and cosmetic applications; their use in extracting, modifying, or synthesizing bioactive compounds (peptides, oligosaccharides, lipids, antioxidants, pigments, etc.); or their direct application in formulating functional foods, dietary supplements, active cosmetic ingredients, or advanced delivery systems. Studies on enzyme engineering, immobilization techniques, heterologous expression, scale-up processes, bioactivity mechanisms, and novel isolation strategies are also welcome.
Dr. Yonghui Zhang
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- marine enzymes
- nutraceuticals
- cosmeceuticals
- bioactive compounds
- enzyme engineering
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