Exploring Natural Products as Antiparasitic Agents: Efficacy Against Parasites of Veterinary and Public Health Significance
A special issue of Parasitologia (ISSN 2673-6772).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2026 | Viewed by 401
Special Issue Editors
Interests: plant extracts; phenolic acids; gastointetinal nematodes; natural products
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Interests: plant extract; secondary metabolites; phytochemicals; nematodes; biological control
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The increasing prevalence of anthelmintic resistance among the three major groups of parasites (helminths, protozoa, and arthropods) affecting domesticated animals (pets and livestock) represents a significant challenge to both public and veterinary health. Thus, the development of novel antiparasitic agents is crucial. In this context, natural products derived from plants, fungi, and marine organisms have emerged as a promising resource.
We are excited to invite you to submit your work for the upcoming Special Issue called “Exploring Natural Products as Antiparasitic Agents: Efficacy Against Parasites of Veterinary and Public Health Significance” and thereby contribute to this topic with original research articles, reviews, and short communications. This Special Issue aims to showcase the latest advancements in the development of novel antiparasitic agents, thereby allowing access to up-to-date knowledge on the subject and guiding future research in this field.
The topics of interest include (but are not limited to) the following:
- The Discovery of Novel Natural Products as Parasiticide Agents;
- Advancements in Formulating Natural Compounds for Effective Endo- and Ectoparasite Management;
- Explorations of the Potential Mechanisms of Action of Natural Compounds;
- Structural and Functional Analyses of Secondary Metabolites Targeting Parasitic Organisms.
We look forward to receiving your valuable contributions!
You may choose our Joint Special Issue in Pathogens.
Dr. Agustín Olmedo-Juárez
Dr. Elke Von Son-De Fernex
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- plant extracts
- phytochemicals
- fungi
- parasites
- anthelmintics
- secondary metabolites
- natural compounds
- ethnoveterinary
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