Herbal Medicines–Unraveling Their Molecular Mechanism

Dear Colleagues,

Herbal medicines have been commonly used over the years for the treatment and prevention of chronic and acute diseases, and health promotion. Herbal medicines contain multiple compounds which, either individually or together, are responsible for the biological effects of these natural products. Although many plant-derived natural products have already been isolated and characterized, the molecular mechanisms underlying their therapeutic effects remain unexplored. This Special Issue aims to comprehensively highlight the newest discoveries in herbal medicinal products with an emphasis on their molecular targets. Therefore, I cordially invite authors to contribute original articles, as well as reviews, that unravel the molecular mechanisms of naturally-occurring compounds and can provide greater opportunities for their future use.

Prof. Dr. Francesca Borrelli
Prof. Dr. Natasa Milic
Dr. Ester Pagano
Guest Editors

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