Spectroscopic Insights into Molecules from Natural Products
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Natural Products Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2026
Special Issue Editors
Interests: IR and Raman spectroscopy of the films and coatings materials; bioinorganic chemistry; synthesis of new complexes with a potential anticancer activity; vibrational spectroscopy in theory and application; Raman mapping; microscoping analysis; DFT calculations
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Dear Colleagues,
For centuries, traditional medicine relied on extracts from plants and other organisms, whose beneficial effects, as we now know, stem from the presence of active compounds in their chemical composition. Identifying and studying these compounds are crucial for confirming their therapeutic potential. Today, spectroscopy has become the primary tool for gaining insight into the molecules of natural products. It allows for in-depth analysis of their structure, composition, and interactions. Thanks to advanced methods like mass spectrometry (MS) and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, scientists can precisely determine the molecular mass, empirical formula, and even the three-dimensional structure of new compounds. Spectroscopic research also makes it possible to analyze how bioactive compounds interact with key biomolecules like proteins or DNA, which is essential for understanding their mechanisms of action. Instead of traditional, time-consuming isolation, these techniques enable the rapid analysis of complex mixtures, significantly accelerating the process of drug discovery and safety verification. As a result, spectroscopy is not just an analytical tool but a true engine driving research into the chemical diversity of nature, which is of key importance not only in pharmacology but also in dietetics and preventive medicine.
Dr. Magdalena Rydz
Dr. Agata Serrafi
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- natural product chemistry
- medicinal and pharmaceutical chemistry
- nuclear magnetic resonance
- bioactivity
- herbal medicine
- phytochemical analysis
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