Discovering the Pharmacological and Medicinal Potentials of Plant Flavonoids and Other Polyphenols from Nature
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Natural Products Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2026 | Viewed by 25
Special Issue Editor
Interests: natural products; medicinal plants; flavonoids; pharmacological activities; anti-aging; cosmeceuticals; nutricosmetics; phytopharmaceutical products
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Dear Colleagues,
In the current era of modern medicinal and pharmaceutical product development, the raw material/ bioactive ingredients from natural sources (e.g., plants, marine materials) are becoming increasingly favored by customers worldwide. Flavonoids and other polyphenols are some of the most popular bioactive molecules, with a significant number of medicinal and pharmaceutical benefits, including anti-aging, anti-oxidant, anti-oxidative stress, anti-cancer, anti-inflammation, and anti-diabetic effects, among other pharmacological features that have been studied in both academic research institutes and industrial sectors. The discovery of pharmaceutical and medicinal potentials from plant flavonoids and other polyphenols offers a selection of bioactive molecules from nature for medicinal and phytopharmaceutical product development to promote human health and well-being in cosmetics, cosmeceuticals, nutricosmetics, superfoods, and many other medicinal and phytopharmaceutical products.
This Special Issue welcomes potential authors to share their discoveries of the medicinal and pharmaceutical potentials of plant flavonoids and other polyphenols in the form of original articles and reviews. Research works on in silico, in vitro, in cellulo, and in vivo biological/phytopharmacological activities. Furthermore, we welcome research on innovative and green extraction methodologies, including method development and validation for the separation, identification, and quantification of these flavonoids and other polyphenols/bioactive molecules, with the aim of enhancing their medicinal and pharmaceutical potential.
We are looking forward to sharing your meaningful contributions.
Dr. Duangjai Tungmunnithum
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- flavonoids
- polyphenols
- natural product
- anti-aging
- anti-oxidative stress
- anti-cancer
- pharmacological activity
- medical application
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