Natural Bioactives for Health: Therapeutic Promise and Safety Considerations
Special Issue Editor
Interests: bioactive compounds; crop protection; antimicrobial activity; insecticidal activity
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Special Issue Information
Natural bioactive compounds have long been valued for their therapeutic potential and continue to inspire the discovery and development of new drugs. This Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive platform for original research, reviews, and perspectives that explore the pharmacological benefits and safety aspects of natural substances used in health and medicine. We invite contributions that investigate the isolation, characterization, mechanisms of action, efficacy, and toxicological evaluation of natural bioactives derived from diverse sources. Studies covering in vitro, in vivo, and clinical research are welcome, with a particular emphasis on ensuring safe and effective applications in human health. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following areas:
- Pharmacological activities of natural compounds;
- Toxicity and safety assessments;
- Drug interactions and side effects;
- Translational research bridging traditional knowledge and modern medicine;
- Advances in analytical and screening methods for natural bioactives;
- Regulatory and quality control considerations for natural health products.
This Special Issue seeks to advance understanding of how natural bioactives can be harnessed safely to meet the challenges of modern therapeutics and healthcare.
Dr. Thiago Henrique Napoleão
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- natural bioactive compounds
- drug discovery and development
- pharmacological activities
- toxicological evaluation
- analytical and screening methods
- human health
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