Phenolic Composition and Antioxidant Activity of Plant Extracts Ⅱ

Dear Colleagues,

Phenolic compounds are important secondary metabolites of plants, which are used in the healthcare, food, and cosmetic industries. Their qualitative and quantitative composition in plant extracts is determined by different factors, e.g., plant origin and habitat, the plant development phase, seasonal variations, and weather and climatic conditions. Phenolics have a protective role in many illnesses, such as cancer, inflammation, and cardiovascular, which are particularly recognized due to their potent antioxidant capacity. Numerous experiments have shown that most of the antioxidant potential of plants results from the redox properties of phenolic constituents. Thus, in recent years, the importance of the antioxidant activities of phenolic compounds and their potential use in processed foods and cosmetics as natural antioxidant compounds has reached a new level.

The results of phenolic composition and antioxidant activity studies of uninvestigated plant extracts can broaden the range of new phytotherapeutics.

This Special Issue on “Phenolic Composition and Antioxidant Activity of Plant Extracts” will present the newest results of investigations and findings in the above-presented area. Results presenting the correlation between the phenolic composition of plant extracts and their antioxidant activity are particularly welcome. Manuscripts on the influence of weather and climatic conditions on the phenolic composition will be preferentially considered.

Dr. Katarzyna Szewczyk
Guest Editor

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