Plant Bioactives in Human Health: From Phytochemistry to Molecular Mechanisms
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Natural Products Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 July 2026
Special Issue Editors
Interests: autophagy; cancer; biomarkers; catechins; polyphenol; flavanols; green tea; antioxidants
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Interests: metabolism in health and disease; metabolomics; biomarkers in disease diagnostics; allergenic proteins; protein structure and function
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Special Issue Information
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
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Keywords
- bioactive compounds
- bioavailability
- extraction methods
- biological activities
- cell signalling
- functional applications
- nutraceuticals
- human metabolism
- toxicity
- bioactive-gut microbiota relationships
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