Bioactive Natural Extracts: Advances in Pharmacological and Therapeutic Research
A special issue of Pharmaceuticals (ISSN 1424-8247). This special issue belongs to the section "Natural Products".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 1 April 2026 | Viewed by 12
Special Issue Editors
Interests: molecular biology; biotechnology; sericulture; apiculture; natural products
Interests: biochemistry; chromatography; flavonoids; plant biology; antioxidants; antioxidant activity; plant biochemistry; bioactivity; natural products
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Dear Colleagues,
Natural extracts have long represented the foundation of traditional medicine systems worldwide and continue to play a vital role in modern drug discovery. Recent progress in phytochemistry, molecular biology, and biotechnology has advanced research into bioactive compounds from plants, fungi, and other natural sources, emphasizing their pharmacological potential and therapeutic value. This Special Issue aims to examine the pharmacological mechanisms and therapeutic applications of natural extracts, as well as innovations in their formulations. It seeks to gather multidisciplinary perspectives from medicinal chemistry, molecular biology, and clinical pharmacology, with the objective of improving our understanding of how natural products can be effectively utilized in modern healthcare. We welcome innovative research focused on structure–activity relationships; mechanisms of pharmacological action; and strategies to enhance the stability, solubility, or bioavailability of natural compounds. We especially encourage the submission of studies utilizing emerging technologies such as omics-based analysis, nanocarrier systems, or eco-friendly extraction methods.
We invite authors to submit original research articles, systematic reviews, and short communications that provide new insights into the pharmacological effects, therapeutic applications, or clinical relevance of natural extracts. Submissions may include studies on isolated compounds, standardized mixtures, or complex formulations derived from natural sources, with methods ranging from in vitro assays to preclinical models or clinical evaluations. Interdisciplinary and translational research, bridging areas such as molecular biology, biotechnology, and clinical pharmacology, is particularly welcome, as it provides a deeper understanding of how natural products can be integrated into modern therapeutic strategies.
Dr. Gabriela-Maria Baci
Dr. Victorița Bonta
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- bioactive compounds
- natural extracts
- pharmacological activity
- drug discovery
- plant-derived compounds
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