Cutting-Edge Biotechnologies and Applications of Natural Products in Drug R&D and Disease Treatment
A special issue of Pharmaceuticals (ISSN 1424-8247). This special issue belongs to the section "Natural Products".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 November 2025 | Viewed by 823
Special Issue Editor
Interests: ncRNAs in human diseases; gene regulation; biomarker; therapy; anticancer phytochemicals; plant microRNA; nanotechnology
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Dear Colleagues,
Recent advancements in biotechnology have revolutionized drug research and development (R&D), unlocking the therapeutic potential of natural products. This Special Issue will explore the intersection of cutting-edge biotechnologies and natural product-based drug discovery, focusing on innovative approaches to treating various diseases. Natural products derived from plants, microorganisms, and marine organisms have historically served as the foundation for many clinically approved drugs. With breakthroughs in synthetic biology, metabolic engineering, and AI-driven drug discovery, researchers can now optimize and modify these bioactive compounds more efficiently. This Special Issue will highlight the novel biotechnological strategies that are accelerating the development and formulation of potent natural therapeutic agents. Additionally, we will examine the role of natural products in addressing emerging health challenges, such as antimicrobial resistance, cancer, neurodegenerative disorders, and metabolic diseases. Contributions will also explore advances in drug formulation, delivery systems, and bioavailability enhancement, ensuring that natural-product-derived therapies reach their full potential in clinical applications. By bringing together experts in biotechnology, pharmacology, nanotechnology, and natural product chemistry, this Special Issue will provide a comprehensive overview of the latest research trends, challenges, and future directions in this rapidly evolving field. We invite the submission of original research articles, reviews, and perspectives that shed light on innovative methodologies and applications shaping the future of drug discovery and disease treatment.
Prof. Dr. Sujay Paul
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- natural products
- bioactive compounds
- natural product drug discovery and drug design
- natural drug formulation
- metabolic engineering for bioactive compounds
- natural therapeutic agents
- nanoformulations of natural compounds
- synthetic biology for natural product biosynthesis
- genome editing and creation of novel bioactive compounds
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