Bioactive Secondary Metabolites in Natural Products

Dear Colleagues,

In natural resources (plants, mushrooms, fungi, bacteria, and animals), secondary metabolites constitute a rich source of biologically active substances that have found applications in medicine, cosmetics, the food industry, and other fields. Naturally derived secondary metabolites constitute a fascinating area of research, where scientists are seeking new applications for natural compounds that play a crucial role in ecosystems and hold enormous potential for the development of various industries. Many secondary metabolites have been found to have medical applications as drug components. Secondary metabolites, such as flavonoids, are valued for their antioxidant and anti-aging properties. Many drugs are derived from plant secondary metabolites, for example, alkaloids used in cancer treatment. One way to prevent homeostasis disorders that occur as a result of excessive production of substances is to include ingredients that have pro-health properties in the diet. These compounds include certain enzymes; sterols; flavonoids; phenolic compounds; ergothioneine; theanine; indole compounds; carotenoids; and some vitamins, macro-, and microelements, which exhibit many medicinal properties.

We invite you to submit your latest research findings or a review article to this Special Issue, which will bring together current research concerning secondary metabolites from natural products in the prophylaxis and cure of civilization diseases.

We look forward to your contribution.

Prof. Dr. Bożena Muszyńska
Dr. Katarzyna Sułkowska-Ziaja
Guest Editors

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