Natural Products and Bioactive Compounds for the Prevention and Treatment of Non-Communicable Chronic Diseases
A special issue of Pharmaceuticals (ISSN 1424-8247). This special issue belongs to the section "Natural Products".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 26 April 2026 | Viewed by 8
Special Issue Editor
Interests: natural products; bioactive compounds; kidney disease; hypertension; cardiovascular disease
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Non-communicable chronic diseases (NCDs) such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome are responsible for the majority of premature deaths worldwide and pose major social and economic burdens, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Natural products, including isolated phytochemicals, standardized plant extracts, and functional foods, continue to be an essential source of innovative therapeutic agents and health-promoting compounds for the management and prevention of NCDs.
This Special Issue aims to gather original research articles and comprehensive reviews focusing exclusively on natural products with demonstrated or potential applications in controlling NCDs. We welcome contributions covering all stages of development, from ethnopharmacological surveys and chemical characterization to preclinical and clinical evaluations, mechanisms of action, safety, and quality control. Manuscripts exploring emerging technologies for the isolation, standardization, and bioavailability improvement of natural compounds are also encouraged.
Topics of Interest include (but are not limited to)
- The discovery and characterization of new bioactive natural compounds targeting NCDs;
- Mechanistic studies on the effects of phytochemicals in inflammation, oxidative stress, and metabolic pathways of NCDs;
- Synergistic effects and combination strategies involving plant-derived compounds;
- Standardization, quality assurance, and regulatory challenges of natural products;
- Translational research linking traditional knowledge with modern pharmacology.
Dr. Priscila de Souza
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- natural products
- phytochemicals
- chronic diseases
- functional foods
- herbal medicine
- non-communicable diseases
- ethnopharmacology
- bioactivity
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