Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Activities of Plant Extracts and Phytochemicals—2nd Edition
A special issue of Plants (ISSN 2223-7747). This special issue belongs to the section "Phytochemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2026 | Viewed by 951
Special Issue Editor
Interests: molecular genetics; cancer biology; cancer pharmacology; bioactive phytochemicals
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Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to invite you to contribute to a Special Issue of the journal Plants focused on “Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Activities of Plant Extracts and Phytochemicals.” Oxidation and inflammation are critical processes for normal cellular function and immune responses. Moreover, oxidative stress can trigger inflammation, and vice versa, creating a positive feedback loop. Consequently, an imbalance or dysregulation of these processes can contribute to the development and progression of various chronic diseases, including allergies, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, neurodegenerative diseases, and cancer. Therefore, understanding the interconnected nature of oxidation and inflammation is essential for the development of effective strategies for disease prevention and treatment. Targeting both processes represents a promising therapeutic approach for managing these pathological conditions.
Plants serve as a rich source of complex and highly structurally diverse chemical compounds. These compounds often serve as the starting point for drug discovery and development, having provided us with a plethora of clinically useful drugs, including paclitaxel, artemisinin, galantamine, and morphine. Notably, acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin), a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug derived from salicylic acid found in willow and other salicylate-rich plants, has been employed to treat fever and pain for thousands of years. However, many natural compounds beneficial for human health remain undiscovered, particularly with regard to addressing oxidative stress and inflammation-associated diseases. In this context, this Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive platform for researchers, scientists, and practitioners to share their latest research findings and insights related to the crucial role that plant extracts and phytochemicals play in combating oxidative stress and inflammation. We welcome submissions of original research articles, reviews, and short communications that explore plant extracts and phytochemicals, their antioxidant and/or anti-inflammatory activities, and their pharmacological potential in addressing oxidative stress- and inflammation-associated diseases.
Prof. Dr. Seok-Geun Lee
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- plants
- phytochemicals
- drug discovery
- bioactive compounds
- biochemometrics
- metabolomics
- molecular network analysis
- oxidative stress
- inflammation
- oxidative stress
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