Natural Products with Pharmaceutical Activities, 2nd Edition

Dear Colleagues,

Nature remains an invaluable source of inspiration and innovation in pharmaceutical research. Many of today’s therapeutic agents have origins in natural compounds, with over two thirds of anticancer drugs derived directly or indirectly from natural sources. Plants, marine organisms, fungi, and microorganisms continue to yield structurally diverse compounds with significant biological activity, playing a central role in the discovery and development of new drugs.

As global health challenges such as multi-drug resistance and emerging diseases persist, the exploration of bioactive natural products offers renewed hope in the search for novel and effective therapies. These compounds display a broad spectrum of pharmacological properties, including anti-inflammatory, anticancer, antimicrobial, neuroprotective, cardiovascular, and immunomodulatory effects. Yet, challenges remain in the efficient identification, isolation, and characterization of active constituents, as well as in elucidating their mechanisms of action.

Following the success of the first edition, this second edition of the Special Issue titled “Natural Products with Pharmaceutical Activities” will continue to showcase high-quality research in this dynamic field. We invite original research articles, reviews, and short communications focusing on the discovery, isolation, structural elucidation, and pharmacological evaluation of natural bioactive compounds. Submissions highlighting novel extraction techniques, structure–activity relationships, biological mechanisms, and translational potential are especially welcome.

We encourage contributions from interdisciplinary areas such as pharmacology, natural product chemistry, medicinal chemistry, biotechnology, and related disciplines that advance the development of natural product-based therapeutics.

We look forward to receiving your valuable contributions to this ongoing exploration of nature’s pharmaceutical potential.

Dr. Sokcheon Pak
Guest Editor

Dr. Soo Liang Ooi
Guest Editor Assistant

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