Exploring Phytochemicals: Their Structure, Biological Activities and Health-Promoting Effects

Dear Colleagues,

The increasing proliferation of scientific publications on the bioactive properties of a wide variety of plants, many of which are used traditionally for culinary and/or medicinal purposes, has driven research on understanding how these properties can be harnessed for the purposes of managing, treating and/or preventing communicable and chronic non-communicable diseases. This work has revealed, and continues to highlight, the myriad purported health-promoting properties possessed by their phytochemical constituents.

The aim of this Special Issue is to bring together studies that contribute to a greater knowledge and understanding of this diverse group of compounds. In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the identification of phytochemicals in novel plants used for medicinal purposes; the link between the phytochemical structure and their biological activity/activities; phytochemicals’ mechanisms of action; and their health-promoting potential.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Prof. Dr. Elizabeth Opara
Guest Editors

Dr. Samireh Jorfi
Guest Editor Assistant

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