Guest Editors
Dr. Zorita Diaconeasa
Email: zorita.sconta@usamvcluj.ro
Affiliation: Department of Food Science, Faculty of Food Science and Technology, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Cluj-Napoca, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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Research Interests: food chemistry, phytochemistry, anthocyanins, plant-derived antioxidants, polyphenols, analytical biochemistry, HPLC-MS analysis, biological activities of plant extracts, anticancer properties of natural compounds
Prof. Dr. Corina Danciu
Email: corina.danciu@umft.ro
Affiliation: Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, "Victor Babeș" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timișoara, Timișoara, Romania
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Research Interests: pharmacognosy, phytocompounds, plant extracts, polyphenols, flavonoids, triterpenes, antioxidant activity, anticancer properties, anti-inflammatory effects, in vitro and in vivo biological evaluation, melanoma research
Summary
Oxidative stress plays a central role in the pathogenesis of numerous chronic diseases, including cardiovascular disorders, neurodegenerative conditions, cancer, and metabolic syndrome. Plant-derived antioxidants have emerged as promising therapeutic agents due to their ability to neutralize reactive oxygen species and modulate cellular signaling pathways. This Special Issue aims to compile cutting-edge research on natural antioxidants from diverse plant sources, exploring their biosynthesis, mechanisms of action, stability under various processing conditions, and therapeutic applications.
Suggested themes include: (1) Biosynthesis and metabolic pathways of plant antioxidants (polyphenols, flavonoids, anthocyanins, carotenoids); (2) Advanced extraction and characterization methods (HPLC-MS, NMR, spectroscopic techniques); (3) Effects of processing, storage, and encapsulation on antioxidant stability; (4) Molecular mechanisms of antioxidant activity and cellular signaling; (5) Antioxidant-rich plants from diverse geographical regions; (6) Applications in disease prevention: anticancer, cardioprotective, neuroprotective, and anti-inflammatory effects; (7) Bioavailability enhancement strategies and novel delivery systems.
We welcome original research articles, reviews, and short communications addressing these topics.
Keywords
plant antioxidants, polyphenols, flavonoids, anthocyanins, oxidative stress, bioactive compounds, phytochemicals, extraction methods, antioxidant stability, disease prevention, therapeutic potential, HPLC-MS analysis
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