Dear Colleagues,

There is increasing interest in plant-derived bioactive compounds. These compounds are not only involved in the actions of various plant extracts which have long been used in traditional and complementary medicines, but also as sources of lead compounds for developing new drugs or therapeutics for treating various diseases and conditions such as cancer, cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases, diabetes, pain, and chronic inflammation. Many of these compounds, such as polyphenols, have been widely studied.

This Special Issue focusses on the antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-cancer properties of plant-derived bioactive compounds and their roles in the prevention and treatment of related diseases and conditions. It includes original research papers and reviews and covers all aspects of the topic, ranging from chemical analysis, synthesis, pharmacology, and toxicology to mechanism of actions including potential molecular targets and signaling pathways, as well as clinical applications.

Prof. Dr. Chun Guang Li
Prof. Dr. Alberto C. P. Dias
Dr. Saiwang Seto
Guest Editors

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• anti-inflammatory
• antioxidant
• anticancer
• bioactive compounds
• plant extracts
• properties
• bioactivity
• drug targets
• application