Plant-Based Bioactive Products for Pharmaceutical Applications
A special issue of Pharmaceuticals (ISSN 1424-8247). This special issue belongs to the section "Natural Products".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (25 March 2025) | Viewed by 2011
Special Issue Editors
Interests: essential oils; chronic inflammatory diseases; lipid metabolism
Interests: traumatic brain injury, neuroinflammation; synaptic plasticity; learning and memory
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Plant-based products derived from various plant parts (leaves, roots, etc.) that have biological activity offer a huge and relatively unexplored reservoir of new therapeutic agents with potential benefits for treating, preventing, or alleviating diseases with fewer side effects and sustainable supply. These products include a diverse array of chemical substances such as flavonoids, terpenoids, polyphenols, and alkaloids, which have been found to possess diverse biological activities through multiple mechanisms of action. The vast chemical diversity can lead to the discovery of novel bioactive compounds in the treatment and management of highly prevalent diseases such as cardiovascular and neurodegenerative disorders. Chronic inflammation is a critical factor in the pathogenesis of these health conditions, and plant-based compounds, known for their anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and multi-targeted properties, offer promising therapeutic avenues. Exploring and utilizing plant-based bioactive products are becoming increasingly crucial for the development of innovative drugs that can address unmet human medical needs.
This Special Issue aims to explore the potential of herbal bioactive products in the field of pharmaceuticals applied to human health. The focus of this Special Issue will be on the discovery, characterization, and application of bioactive compounds from plants, emphasizing their therapeutic potential, mechanisms of action, and advantages over currently available drugs.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Discovery and isolation of novel bioactive compounds from plants.
- Pharmacological activities and mechanisms of action.
- Preclinical and clinical studies.
- Pharmacokinetics, toxicokinetics, and pharmacodynamics.
- Cardiovascular, neurodegenerative, and metabolic diseases.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Rosana Crespo
Dr. Mariela Fernanda Pérez
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- phytochemicals
- natural bioactive products
- pharmaceutical applications
- cardiovascular health
- neuroprotection
- anti-inflammatory activity
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