Bioactive Compounds in Plants: Sources, Identification and Applications
A special issue of Plants (ISSN 2223-7747). This special issue belongs to the section "Phytochemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2026 | Viewed by 1261
Special Issue Editors
Interests: plant extracts; bioactive compounds; enzymes; enzyme inhibition; protein purification and characterization
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The plant kingdom represents an interesting and great source of biological activities for and isolation of several bioactive molecules. The great variability in compounds identified from plant extracts makes it possible to identify and isolate novel and structurally complex bioactive molecules with potential roles in human health and disease prevention. These compounds, which include phenolics, alkaloids and terpenoids, are known for their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer properties and inhibitory activities against target enzymes. This multidisciplinary field spans botany, biochemistry, and pharmacology, providing a comprehensive understanding of the potential health benefits derived from plant sources.
The identification and characterization of bioactive compounds involves advanced analytical techniques such as chromatography and spectrometry, which allow researchers to identify, quantify, and isolate the compounds effectively, as well as determine their structures and potential mechanisms of action. Additionally, in silico methods and bioassays are utilized to predict biological activity and assess the efficacy of these compounds.
This Special Issue will collect the latest discoveries involving plant extracts and emphasize the positive biological effects of these materials or their isolated compounds, in particular with regard to human health.
Dr. Francesca Pintus
Dr. Sonia Floris
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- plant extract
- bioactive compounds
- enzyme inhibition
- antioxidant activity
- chemical composition
- biological activity
- human diseases
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