Guest Editors
Prof. Dr. Hanae Naceiri Mrabti
Email: mrabtihanae.naceiri@usmba.ac.ma
Affiliation: Department of Pharmacology, Laboratory of Epidemiology and Research in Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Pharmacy and Dentistry, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fez, Morocco
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ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0522-118X
Research Interests: bioactive compounds; diabetes, medicinal plantes; ethnobotany; microbiology; pharmaceuticals; biological properties; experimental design; chemical characterization; drug discovery; food products; development of new antimicrobial agents
Summary
In the current special issue, we aimed to collected related paper on the multifaceted therapeutic potential of essential oils (Eos), highlighting their growing significance in natural pharmaceutical development within the context of experimental botany. Eos, derived from aromatic and medicinal plants, comprised a wide range of bioactive compounds, including terpenes, phenolic compounds, and aldehydes. These natural products exert several biological properties, including antimicrobial, antidiabetic antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer properties.
The focus of this issue is to bridge the gap between traditional botanical knowledge and contemporary pharmacological research. Articles will investigate the chemical composition of EOs, their biosynthesis within plants, and the role of specific metabolites in therapeutic applications. Experimental botany approaches, such as plant tissue culture and metabolic profiling, play a crucial role in understanding how environmental factors influence EO yield and composition, thereby impacting their pharmacological efficacy.
Furthermore, the special issue aims to address challenges and innovations in essential oil-based drug development. Topics will include the standardization of Eos, bioavailability, and safety concerns, as well as novel delivery systems that enhance therapeutic efficacy. By integrating insights from botany, chemistry, and pharmacology, this collection of studies will provide a comprehensive view of how essential oils can be harnessed for innovative natural therapies.
Keywords
Natural pharmaceuticals; Essential oils; Experimental botany; Therapeutic applications; Bioactive compounds; Phytochemistry; Antimicrobial activity; Antioxidant properties; Anti-inflammatory effects; Medicinal plants; Drug development; Plant tissue culture; Metabolic profiling; Pharmacognosy
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