Advances in Natural Products and Their Biological Activities—2nd Edition
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Natural Products Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 35
Special Issue Editors
Interests: natural product; bioactivity; inflammation; pain; antimicrobial activity; pharmacological activity
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: natural product; antimicrobial activity; pharmacological activity
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: essential oil; natural products; biological activities
Interests: natural product; antimicrobial activity; pharmacological activity
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Following the success of the first edition of our Special Issue “Advances in Natural Products and Their Biological Activities”, we are pleased to announce the second edition, which continues to focus on the rich potential of natural products in drug discovery and their therapeutic applications. The first volume, which has seen substantial progress and contributions, can be accessed here: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/molecules/special_issues/natural_products_2022.
This second edition further explores the vast diversity of bioactive compounds derived from nature and their potential in addressing complex diseases, including cancer, antimicrobial resistance, inflammatory disorders, and neurological conditions. We invite original research articles and reviews that cover the latest advances in the isolation, characterization, and biological screening of natural products, with a particular focus on how these compounds interact with molecular targets to provide pharmacological benefits.
Additionally, we welcome research on the integration of modern technologies and advanced methodologies in the development of formulations using natural compounds, as well as studies that explore their bioactivity and mechanisms of action.
As with the first edition, our goal is to highlight high-quality contributions from research groups worldwide, offering cutting-edge knowledge and practical insights into the future of natural products in pharmacotherapy and biomedicine.
We look forward to your valuable contributions and to continuing the exploration of natural products in advancing human health.
Prof. Dr. Irwin Rose Alencar Menezes
Prof. Dr. Henrique Douglas Melo Coutinho
Prof. Dr. Roseli Barbosa
Prof. Dr. Francisco Assis Bezerra Da Cunha
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- phytochemical
- natural product
- phytotherapy
- medicinal plants
- biological activity
- pharmaceutical formulations
- biological activity
- pharmacological or toxicology effects
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