Natural and Bio-inspired Molecules
A section of Biomolecules (ISSN 2218-273X).
Section Information
The Section Natural and Bio-inspired Molecules focuses on papers in the area of natural product research. Contributions may be related to the chemistry and/or biochemistry of naturally occurring compounds or the biology of living systems from which they are sourced, as well as the chemistry and biological properties of synthetic natural compounds derivatives and/or structurally related compounds. For example, they may be articles that describe specific secondary metabolites of microorganisms, including antibiotics and mycotoxins; physiologically active compounds from plants, or from animal sources; and biochemical studies, including biosynthesis and microbiological transformations, and the isolation, structure elucidation, chemical synthesis, and pharmacology of compounds from natural sources.
Articles related to the design and synthesis of new structures, inspired by those of natural compounds, in order to study and modulate their biological activities are also welcome. When new compounds are reported, manuscripts describing their biological activity are much preferred. Studies on complex mixtures of natural products must focus on specific compounds in regard to the pharmacological properties of the mixture.
Editorial Board
Topical Advisory Panel
Special Issues
Following special issues within this section are currently open for submissions:
- Research into Bioactive Natural Compounds: New Molecules, Bioinspired Syntheses, Biotechnological Methods and Bioassays—Celebrating the Pioneering Work of Prof. Alejandro Fernandez Barrero (Deadline: 30 April 2024)
- Cannabinoid Receptors in the Central Nervous System (Deadline: 31 May 2024)
- Feature Papers in the Natural and Bio-Inspired Molecules Section (Deadline: 30 June 2024)
- Natural Products in Chemo- or Hormone Therapy Volume II (Deadline: 31 July 2024)
- The Value of Natural Compounds as Therapeutic Agents II (Deadline: 31 July 2024)
- Recent Advances in the Isolation, Chemical and Biological Characterization and Synthesis of Bioactive Metabolites from Plants (Deadline: 31 July 2024)
- Plant Polyphenols in the Immune and Inflammatory Responses - Volume II (Deadline: 25 August 2024)
- Key Molecules in Traditional Medicine: From Molecular Mechanisms to Therapies Strategies (Deadline: 31 August 2024)
- Molecular Profiling and Identification of Molecular Signatures Associated with Natural Products (Deadline: 30 September 2024)
- From Dietary Polyphenols to Senolytic Supplements in the Search of the “Fountain of Youth”—Honorary Special Issue Commemorating the Pioneering Work of Prof. Giulio Maria Pasinetti (Deadline: 31 October 2024)
- Recent Advances in the Enzymatic Synthesis of Bioactive Compounds (Deadline: 30 November 2024)
- Biomolecules from Natural Products: Anti-inflammatory and Anti-allergic Activities 2.0 (Deadline: 31 December 2024)
- Bioactive Molecules: Structures, Functions and Potential Uses for Cancer Prevention and Targeted Therapies (Volume II) (Deadline: 31 December 2024)
Topical Collection
Following topical collection within this section is currently open for submissions:
- Pharmacology of Medicinal Plants (Closed)