Identification, Isolation, and Analysis of Phytochemicals from Plant-Derived Products

Dear Colleagues,

In addition to the six major nutrients, plants also contain various biologically active compounds known as phytochemicals, which are secondary metabolites produced by plants. These compounds impart color and fragrance to plants, protect them from diseases, and, when consumed, contribute to human health. The common chemically active substances mainly include flavonoids, phenols, triterpenoids, polysaccharides, alkaloids, coumarins, sterols, and organic acids. To investigate their potential in preventing and treating some chronic diseases (such as tumors, diabetes, obesity, hypertension, and cardiovascular diseases, etc.), scientists have systematically isolated numerous chemical compounds from plant products. This Special Issue on “Identification, Isolation, and Analysis of Phytochemicals from Plant Products” aims to present cutting-edge advancements in this field, emphasizing both fundamental research and practical applications.

The articles in this Special Issue encompass a wide range of topics, including the isolation of novel molecules, elucidation of biological activity mechanisms, structural identification of monomer compounds, and chemical composition analysis of plant extracts. Authors are encouraged to submit original research articles as well as comprehensive reviews.

Dr. Lin Shi
Guest Editor

Dr. Lu Yang
Guest Editor Assistant

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