Polyphenols and Phenolic Compounds: From Biology to Biotechnology and Human Health

Dear Colleagues,

In the last two decades, natural polyphenols have gained more and more interest, as witnessed by the number of publications in various research areas, including biochemistry, biology, medicine, pharmacology, and material science. This picture stems from the positioning of polyphenols and phenolic compounds at the crossroads of chemistry, biology, and medicine, where these substances play key roles thanks to their origin, chemistry, and (bio)activity. Indeed, these natural compounds have been investigated for their ability to act as natural antioxidants and anti-microbial compounds, as new leads in drug discovery, and as nutraceutical compounds, for their beneficial effects on human microbioma and skin and for their potential industrial applications in the materials field.

This Special Issue, collecting topics from an interdisciplinary viewpoint, aims to provide a resourceful background for readers, addressing and collecting the newest insights and potential applications of polyphenols and phenolic compounds.

Reviews and original research articles from the fields of chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacology, analytical chemistry, and material science are of interest to this Special Issue.

Dr. Paola Di Donato
Dr. Brigida Silvestri
Guest Editor

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