Advances in Anticancer Activity of Natural Products and Related Compounds
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Natural Products Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2025 | Viewed by 514
Special Issue Editor
Interests: natural products; molecular mechanisms of action; structure-activity relationships; delivery systems
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The exploration of natural products and their derivatives has long served as a foundation in the discovery of novel anticancer agents. Nature offers a vast chemical diversity, providing compounds with unique structures and potent bioactivities. This Special Issue, entitled “Advances in Anticancer Activity of Natural Products and Related Compounds”, seeks to highlight the recent advances in the identification, characterization, and application of natural compounds in cancer research. We welcome the submission of original research articles and reviews that bring about novel insights into the molecular mechanisms of action, structure–activity relationships, and innovative delivery systems of these bioactive agents. Studies on the synergistic effects of natural products with conventional therapies, as well as investigations into overcoming drug resistance, are also encouraged. This Special Issue aims to inspire interdisciplinary collaborations and foster the development of natural product-based cancer therapeutics that will ultimately contribute to improvements in patient outcomes.
Dr. Alexandra Mioc
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- natural compounds
- anticancer activity
- bioactive compounds
- cancer therapeutics
- drug resistance
- synergistic effect
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