Insights into Functional and Medicinal Value of Natural Products from Plants
A special issue of Plants (ISSN 2223-7747). This special issue belongs to the section "Phytochemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2024 | Viewed by 1476
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Plant-derived natural compounds have long been recognized for their functional and therapeutic benefits. For millennia, they have been utilized in traditional medicine across the world. Plants are essential components in our diet, supplying vitamins, minerals, and other bioactive compounds required for good health and well-being. These products encompass a diverse range of compounds, including alkaloids, flavonoids, terpenoids, phenolic compounds, and many others, which contribute to the rich chemical diversity found in the plant kingdom. In addition to the distinct flavors and smells of these products, they also have antibacterial and antioxidant characteristics that can be used to preserve a wide range of food and beverage products. Furthermore, natural pigments produced by certain plants are utilized in textile coloring. Currently, many pharmacological medications are derived from plants where natural products serve as important starting materials for drug discovery and development. The anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant, anticancer, and immunomodulatory effects are among the most studied biological impacts of natural products, but the potential of natural products in the pharmaceutical and medical fields is unlimited. The current Special Issue aims to provide updated knowledge of the chemical components, the biological functions, the metabolomics profile, and all the other aspects covering the potential of natural products in health care systems.
Prof. Dr. Shaden Khalifa
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- plant-derived natural compounds
- drug discovery
- herbal supplement
- phytochemical profile
- traditional medicine
