Biofunctional Molecule Exploratory Research on Application in Food and Health
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (15 April 2023) | Viewed by 46758
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Interests: natural products; microbial drug discovery; molecular oncology; ethnopharmacology
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Today, bioactive compounds from nature continue to benefit mankind in various fields, including pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, pesticide, and cosmetic. Many naturally-derived secondary metabolites with therapeutic potential have immense potential in the research pipeline for their application as functional foods, therapeutic and cosmetic agents for the benefit of mankind. They exhibit various biological effects, including their ability to regulate cellular and metabolic processes, as well as activate or inhibit protein targets, such as receptors or enzymes with a beneficial response in the human body. Their consumption has been correlated to the prevention and treatment of different diseases and to the promotion of good health. In this Special Issue, we would like to emphasize the high value of natural products, which can be used for the development of health and food supplements and as potential cosmeceutical applications.
Dr. Bey-Hing Goh
Dr. Wei Hsum Yap
Guest Editors
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