Natural Plants as Source of Bioactive Compounds: Isolation, Identification and Biological Activity

Dear Colleagues,

Plant secondary metabolites inspired by these molecules have been initiated since ancient times. It has been found that these metabolites have a broad range of applications, including pharmaceutical, clinical, and even industrial levels. In recent decades, there has been a growing use of advanced methods for extracting, separating, and isolating bioactive natural metabolites. This has emphasized their ability to produce novel compounds that can be directly applied to therapeutic applications, or indirectly used as synthetic or semi-synthetic starting materials for new organic compounds with enhanced properties. Nowadays, various approaches have been developed to discover promising novel bioactive components, such as docking and high-throughput screening. Among others, nano-formulations can improve delivery and pharmacokinetic parameters.

In light of this, the present Special Issue aims to provide an overview of current research on new or known bioactive compounds isolated from plants. We invite researchers with an interest in natural products to submit original or review articles focused on new methods for the isolation, purification, and identification of secondary metabolites. This Special Issue will also include biological evaluation using in vitro, in vivo, and computational studies. In addition, articles on the recent developments of nano-formulations associated with plant-based molecules as a superior delivery and activity enhancer are also encouraged.

Dr. Raha Orfali
Dr. Shagufta Perveen
Guest Editors

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