Broadening Horizons in Bioactive Natural Product Chemistry Discoveries from Plants
A special issue of Plants (ISSN 2223-7747). This special issue belongs to the section "Phytochemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 July 2025 | Viewed by 73
Special Issue Editor
Interests: natural product chemistry; bioactive compounds; synthesis of natural product derivatives; essential oils, bioinsecticides; cholinesterase inhibitors
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Dear Colleagues,
The plant kingdom is a rich reservoir of secondary metabolites, distinguished by unique carbon frameworks and potent biological activities. Despite considerable progress in studying plant-derived compounds, extensive areas of botanical diversity remain largely unexplored, offering immense potential for groundbreaking discoveries. These untapped regions hold the promise of uncovering novel compounds with remarkable pharmacological and ecological properties. Many plant-based chemicals and structural templates derived from plants have become integral to modern therapeutics.
The investigation of natural products requires a multidisciplinary approach, integrating expertise in isolation, structural elucidation, and synthesis to unlock the full potential of these natural resources. Recent advancements in chemical synthesis, bioinformatics, and analytical techniques have greatly enhanced the identification and characterization of natural products, their derivatives, and analogues. This collaborative effort drives innovation, enabling the discovery of bioactive compounds that can address critical challenges in medicine and environmental science.
By highlighting the latest advancements in the exploration of plant biodiversity, this Special Issue not only celebrates the rich diversity of secondary metabolites but also underscores the essential role of natural product-based drug discovery in advancing human health and well-being.
Dr. Ana Paula Murray
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- isolated natural products
- medicinal plants
- phytochemistry
- synthesis of natural products
- semi-synthesis of natural product derivatives
- bioactive molecules
- drug discovery
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