Health Benefits and Applications of Bioactive Phenolic Compounds
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Natural Products Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 324
Special Issue Editors
Interests: bioactive compounds; agro-industrial waste valorization; natural products; food preservation; radiation technologies
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Interests: aromatic plants; antimicrobial properties; bioactivity; food safety and quality
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Bioactive compounds from natural resources are being extensively studied for their properties as antioxidant, antimicrobial, antidiabetic, antitumor and/or anti-inflammatory agents, contributing to a broader availability of therapeutic agents. In response to the growing societal demand for natural products and the need for sustainable alternatives to synthetic compounds, these natural bioactive compounds can be extracted, isolated, and characterized for applications across industries such as food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. Innovative and non-conventional extraction methodologies are crucial to improve the recovery of these high-value and sustainable phenolic compounds, and the implementation of promising pre-treatments can make the extracts more applicable and impactful across diverse sectors.
The present Special Issue aims to present original articles, short communications, and review articles and represent an up-to-date collection of research on natural bioactive compounds for the promotion of human health and/or as therapeutic agents. Advances in the potential applications of bioactive compounds in different areas are also welcome.
Dr. Joana Madureira
Dr. Sandra Cabo Verde
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- natural bioactive compounds
- health benefits
- bioactive properties
- extraction methodologies
- in vitro and in vivo studies
- potential applications
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