Biological Activities of Plant Extracts 2023

Dear Colleagues,

Plants serve as a rich reservoir of phytochemicals and secondary metabolites with numerous beneficial medicinal properties. The significance of phytochemicals has grown substantially in recent decades due to their intriguing bioactive properties, could potentially enhance human health. Plant extracts have a longstanding history of applications for treating various ailments, forming the foundation of pharmacotherapy. Exploring functional plant extracts for therapeutic purposes has proven an invaluable and productive approach in the quest for potential pharmacological interventions. Numerous studies have highlighted the capacity of plant extracts to inhibit physiologically relevant enzymes. This Special Issue is dedicated to the examination of plant extracts as potential inhibitors, focusing on their inhibitory effects on key enzyme activities. These enzyme functions hold considerable significance in the context of several health conditions, encompassing inflammation, skin aging, diabetes, obesity, heart diseases, allergy, cancer, aging, and others. The aim of this Special Issue in Plants is to present the latest research findings concerning plant extracts and their diverse biological activities, with particular emphasis on their potential to inhibit enzymatic reactions. Contributions addressing the cytotoxic and antimicrobial properties of plant extracts are also strongly encouraged.

Prof. Dr. Cheng-Yang Huang
Guest Editor

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