Plant Bioactives in Human Health: From Phytochemistry to Molecular Mechanisms

Dear Colleagues,

We are pleased to invite submissions to the Special Issue of Molecules entitled ‘Plant Bioactives in Human Health: From Phytochemistry to Molecular Mechanisms.’ This Special Issue is dedicated to publishing high-quality scientific contributions that advance our understanding of how plant-derived compounds—commonly referred to as phytochemicals—affect human health at the molecular level.

We welcome original research and comprehensive reviews that present novel findings on the following:

• Bio-accessibility, bioavailability, absorption, metabolism, and bioactivity of phytochemicals
• Their interactions with the human microbiota
• Mechanisms of action underlying their physiological effects
• Innovative formulations that enhance efficacy and stability
• Safety assessments for use as food ingredients or additives

Special emphasis will be given to studies exploring the role of phytochemicals in:

• Regulating key physiological functions
• Modulating disease pathways and pathogenesis

Prof. Dr. Valeria Naponelli
Prof. Dr. Elena Ferrari
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 250 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for assessment.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Molecules is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2700 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.