Biological Evaluation of Plant Extracts
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025
Special Issue Editor
Interests: antioxidants; antioxidant activity; lipid peroxidation; oxidative stress; reactive oxygen species
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Dear Colleagues,
I am delighted to be the Guest Editor and part of the team for this Special Issue of Molecules. We hope to offer our readers high-quality, cutting-edge research in the fields of phytochemistry, phytopharmacology and molecular biology. The biological evaluation of plant extracts is a critical step in the discovery and development of novel therapeutic agents derived from natural sources. Medicinal plants have been traditionally used for centuries in the treatment of various diseases, and modern scientific approaches aim to validate and expand this knowledge through rigorous experimental methods. Biological evaluation involves a wide range of in vitro and in vivo assays designed to assess pharmacological activities, such as antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, cytotoxic, and immunomodulatory effects. These studies also encompass toxicity screening to ensure safety and identify potential side effects. The efficacy of plant extracts is largely influenced by their phytochemical composition, which includes alkaloids, flavonoids, terpenoids, phenolic compounds, and other bioactive constituents. The standardization of extract preparation, accurate quantification of active compounds, and reproducible testing models are essential for generating reliable data. Moreover, the integration of advanced techniques, such as high-throughput screening, metabolomics, proteomics, and molecular docking, further enhances our understanding of phytochemicals’ mechanisms of action. The biological evaluation of plant extracts not only supports their traditional uses but also contributes to the development of evidence-based phytotherapeutics and the identification of lead compounds for pharmaceutical development.
Dr. Rumyana Simeonova
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- medicinal plants
- phytochemistry
- phytopharmacology
- metabolomics
- proteomics
- cell signalization
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