Phytochemical Compounds and Antioxidant Properties of Plants
A special issue of Plants (ISSN 2223-7747). This special issue belongs to the section "Phytochemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 November 2025) | Viewed by 2237
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Phytochemical compounds are essential bioactive molecules found in plants, playing a crucial role in their defense mechanisms against environmental stressors, pathogens, and herbivores, while simultaneously offering substantial benefits for human health. Among their many biological activities, antioxidant properties stand out due to their potential health benefits and diverse applications in medical, food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries.
Recent advances in analytical techniques have revolutionized our understanding of the structural diversity and biological activities of plant antioxidants, including polyphenols, flavonoids, carotenoids, alkaloids, and terpenes.
This Special Issue aims to explore recent advances in the identification, characterization, and utilization of plant-derived phytochemicals with antioxidant properties.
We welcome original research, review articles, and short communications covering various aspects, including, but not limited to, the following:
- Extraction, isolation, and characterization of antioxidant phytochemicals.
- Molecular mechanisms underlying their antioxidant activity.
- Advanced extraction and analytical methods for plant antioxidants.
- Potential applications in food preservation, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics.
- Bioavailability and metabolism of plant antioxidants in humans.
- Sustainable production and green extraction of plant antioxidants.
- Traditional knowledge and ethnobotanical approaches to antioxidant-rich plants.
- The role of phytochemicals in plant defense and stress responses.
By gathering cutting-edge research in this field, we hope to provide a comprehensive understanding of plant-based antioxidants and their impact on human health and sustainable agriculture.
I look forward to your contributions.
Prof. Dr. Smail Aazza
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- phytochemical compounds
- antioxidant activity
- oxidative stress
- health benefits
- chronic disease management
- analytical techniques
- plant metabolomics
- medicinal plants
- functional foods
- food preservation
- polyphenols
- essential oils
- pharmaceutical applications
- cosmetics
- anti-aging
- skincare
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