CHEMISTRY & BIODIVERSITY
Scope & Guideline
Innovating Insights into Biochemical Processes.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Natural Product Chemistry:
The journal publishes studies on the extraction, characterization, and biological activities of chemical compounds derived from plants, fungi, and other organisms. - Pharmacological Studies:
Research that examines the therapeutic effects of natural compounds, including their mechanisms of action against various diseases, particularly cancers and infectious diseases. - Chemical Ecology:
Papers that investigate the chemical interactions between organisms and their environment, including allelopathy, plant-insect interactions, and microbial ecology. - Synthesis and Modification of Natural Compounds:
This includes studies on the synthesis of derivatives of natural compounds and their evaluation for enhanced biological activity. - Analytical Techniques in Chemistry:
Research utilizing advanced analytical methods like LC-MS, GC-MS, and NMR to profile chemical constituents and assess their biological properties. - Environmental Chemistry:
The journal also addresses the chemical aspects of biodiversity, including studies on pollutants, bioremediation, and the chemical composition of environmental samples.
Trending and Emerging
- Bioinformatics and Computational Studies:
There is a rising trend in utilizing computational approaches, including molecular docking and dynamics simulations, to predict the biological activities of natural compounds and their interactions with targets. - Natural Product-Based Drug Development:
Increased focus on the development of new pharmaceuticals derived from natural products, particularly in the context of drug resistance and emerging infectious diseases. - Sustainable Chemistry:
Research that emphasizes sustainable practices in the extraction and synthesis of natural products, aligning with global efforts towards sustainability and environmental responsibility. - Nanotechnology in Natural Products:
Emerging studies on the application of nanotechnology for enhancing the delivery and efficacy of bioactive compounds derived from natural sources. - Metabolomics:
The application of metabolomics to understand the biochemical pathways and interactions of natural products is gaining momentum, allowing for a holistic view of their effects. - Plant-Microbe Interactions:
Increasing interest in the chemical ecology of plant-microbe interactions, particularly how these relationships can lead to the discovery of new bioactive compounds.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Medicinal Uses:
Research focused specifically on traditional uses of plants has seen a decline, as the emphasis shifts towards more quantitative analyses and mechanistic studies. - Single Component Studies:
There is a noticeable reduction in studies that focus on the pharmacological effects of isolated compounds without considering their interactions within complex biological systems. - General Reviews:
The journal has seen fewer general reviews summarizing broad themes in natural product chemistry, with a trend towards more specific, detailed investigations. - Chemical Synthesis of Non-Natural Compounds:
Interest in the synthesis of entirely synthetic analogs without a direct link to natural products has waned, as researchers focus on modifications of naturally occurring compounds. - Local Flora Studies:
Research specifically targeting the chemistry of local flora in isolated geographic areas has decreased, as there is a growing interest in global biodiversity and comparative studies.
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