Research on Natural Products against Pathogens

Dear Colleagues,

Infectious diseases have always represented a threat to humans, and they have been overcome through the discovery of antibiotics and antiviral agents. In addition to the most frequent antibiotic-resistant strains, the COVID-19 pandemic reactivated global concerns about emerging pathogens, leading to infections that are more difficult to treat.

The main natural products used as pharmaceuticals have evolved to become structurally diverse and unique and have a high biological affinity and specificity. Most antimicrobial drugs currently used in clinics originate from or are inspired by natural products, and thus, they will continue to be important raw materials for the development of new drugs.

The aim of this Special Issue of Microoorganisms is to cover the new findings and advances in the chemistry and biology of antimicrobial natural molecules, comprising novel structural features, biosynthetic studies, metabolomic studies, as well as their biological activities and mechanisms of action. Review articles that make substantial advances within this field will also be considered.

In this Special Issue of Microorganisms, scientists are encouraged to contribute to the advancement and future directions in the field of antipathogenic natural products.

Dr. Ana R. Diaz-Marrero
Guest Editor

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