Kvietimas atsispausdinti International Journal of Molecular Sciences specialiame leidinyje

Dear Colleagues,

We are delighted to announce a new Special Issue of the International Journal of Molecular Sciences entitled “Antioxidant and Antibacterial Properties of Phytochemicals”. This Special Issue emphasizes the significance of phytochemicals as bioactive compounds derived from plant sources, including fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts, herbs, and other plant-based foods. Phytochemicals exhibit biological activity when ingested by humans. Over the past two decades, bioactive phytochemicals have been extensively investigated through in vitro and in vivo models, yielding valuable insights into the structure–function relationships that may underlie their disease risk-reducing properties. These findings underscore the potential of phytochemicals as integral components of dietary strategies aimed at promoting health and preventing chronic diseases. Their phytochemical quality and antioxidant activity are therefore of particular interest in food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals industries. Moreover, the increased phytochemical richness in productive vegetation has the potential to enhance animal health and, in turn, benefit human health. Concurrently, many phytochemicals exhibit significant antibacterial activity against a range of pathogenic microorganisms, contributing to their potential as alternative therapeutic agents. Many phytochemicals also exhibit noteworthy antibacterial properties against various pathogenic microorganisms, positioning them as promising alternative therapeutic agents. We invite scientists who want to present their phytochemical-based solutions, optimizing the antioxidant and antibacterial properties of such agents, to submit their work to this Special Issue. In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome.

Suitable topics include, but are not limited to, the following: