Chemical Constituents and Biological Activities of Natural Sources

Dear Colleagues,

Aim: This Special Issue aims to explore the diverse chemical constituents and biological activities of natural compounds. This Special Issue seeks to enhance our understanding of the chemical diversity and therapeutic potential of medicinal plants and other natural sources, including marine organisms and microorganisms, providing a platform for researchers to share their latest findings, methodologies, and insights into the bioactive compounds derived from natural sources.

Scope: The scope of this Special Issue includes the following topics:

• Isolation, identification, and structural elucidation of novel natural compounds.
• Bioactivity-based molecular networking for the discovery of natural drugs leads.
• Biological activity screening and mechanism-of-action studies.
• Pharmacological and toxicological evaluations of natural compounds.
• Quality control and standardization of herbal medicines.
• Chemical studies of plants in relation to ethnopharmacology and traditional medicine practices.
• Advances in analytical techniques for natural product research.
• Synergistic effects of natural products.

We invite original research articles and reviews that contribute to the advancement of knowledge in these areas. Submissions should provide significant insights into the chemical and biological properties of natural compounds and their potential applications in medicine, agriculture, and other fields.

Prof. Dr. Míchel Frédérich
Prof. Dr. Anne Bialecki
Guest Editors

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