Plant-Derived Compounds: Biological Functions and Therapeutic Potential
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 691
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue will explore the biological functions and therapeutic potential of compounds derived from plants. We'll focus on how these compounds contribute to disease prevention, treatment, and overall health promotion. We're looking for original research and review articles covering the extraction, isolation, structural elucidation, and bioactivity assessment of phytochemicals. We especially encourage studies that highlight their molecular mechanisms of action, pharmacological properties, and applications in nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals, and functional foods. This issue aims to be a platform for advancing our understanding of natural bioactive compounds and their importance in modern biomedical and pharmaceutical sciences.
Prof. Dr. Myongjo Kim
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- plant-derived bioactive compounds
- natural products
- phytochemicals
- biological activities
- extraction and isolation
- molecular mechanisms
- phytotherapic products
- ethnopharmacology
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