(ISSN 2771-9871)
Recent Progress in Nutrition (ISSN 2771-9871) is an international peer-reviewed Open Access journal published quarterly online by LIDSEN Publishing Inc. This periodical is devoted to publishing high-quality papers that describe the most significant and cutting-edge research in all areas of nutritional sciences. Its aim is to provide timely, authoritative introductions to current thinking, developments and research in carefully selected topics. Also, it aims to enhance the international exchange of scientific activities in nutritional science and human health.
Recent Progress in Nutrition publishes high quality intervention and observational studies in nutrition. High quality systematic reviews and meta-analyses are also welcome as are pilot studies with preliminary data and hypotheses generating studies. Emphasis is placed on understanding the relationship between nutrition and health and of the role of dietary patterns in health and disease.
Topics contain but are not limited to:
- Macronutrients
- Micronutrients
- Essential nutrients
- Bioactive nutrients
- Nutrient requirements
- Nutrient sources
- Human nutrition aspects
- Functional foods
- Nutraceuticals
- Health claims
- Public health
- Diet-related disorders
- Metabolic syndrome
- Malnutrition
- Nutritional supplements
- Sport nutrition
It publishes a variety of article types: Original Research, Review, Communication, Opinion, Comment, Conference Report, Technical Note, Book Review, etc.
There is no restriction on paper length, provided that the text is concise and comprehensive. Authors should present their results in as much detail as possible, as reviewers are encouraged to emphasize scientific rigor and reproducibility.
Special Issue
Plant Cell Biotechnology for Functional Bioactive Compounds
Submission Deadline: February 15, 2027 (Open) Submit Now
Guest Editor
Francisco Cruz-Sosa, PhD
Professor. Department of Biotechnology, Division of Biological and Health Sciences, Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana - Iztapalapa (UAM-I), Mexico City 09310, Mexico
Research Interests: Bioactive compounds; natural products; phytochemicals; plant biotechnology; plant tissue culture; secondary metabolites
Co-Editor
Mariana Sánchez Ramos, PhD
Professor. Department of Biotechnology, Division of Biological and Health Sciences, Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana - Iztapalapa (UAM-I), Mexico City 09310, Mexico
Research Interests: Plant cell biotechnology; plant tissue culture; bioactive compounds; secondary metabolites; phytochemistry; natural products; medicinal plants; sustainable bioproduction; functional foods and nutraceuticals; pharmacology
About This Topic
Chemical entities responsible for biological activity in medicinal plants are organic molecules classified as natural products; these secondary metabolites exhibit biological activities such as antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and cytotoxic effects, among others. Consequently, the use of these plants to obtain functional bioactive compounds enables the application of such functionality in the prevention and/or treatment of various conditions, thereby improving human quality of life. Although more than 50,000 plant species are used for medicinal purposes, bioactive compounds in plant tissues typically account for less than 1% (by weight), leading to the overexploitation and threat of extinction—or actual extinction—of these species. The production of functional bioactive compounds of plant origin is of great importance, as it helps address priorities such as those in the health sector. This production of functional bioactive compounds in plants can begin with in vitro cultures, such as callus or cell suspension cultures and subsequently be enhanced using biotic or abiotic elicitors in either flasks or bioreactors. These technologies increase productivity and offer a sustainable, environmentally friendly approach to producing functional bioactive compounds. We welcome original research articles, reviews, and perspectives addressing innovative technologies, production processes, bioactivity evaluation, nutraceutical applications, and contributions to human nutrition, health, and sustainable development
Keywords
Bioactive compounds; cell suspension cultures; plant biotechnology; progress in nutrition; secondary metabolites; nutraceuticals; phytochemicals; metabolic engineering; functional foods; sustainable production; human nutrition
Manuscript Submission Information
Manuscripts should be submitted through the LIDSEN Submission System. Detailed information on manuscript preparation and submission is available in the Instructions for Authors. All submitted articles will be thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process and will be processed following the Editorial Process and Quality Control policy. Upon acceptance, the article will be immediately published in a regular issue of the journal and will be listed together on the special issue website, with a label that the article belongs to the Special Issue. LIDSEN distributes articles under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) License in an open-access model. The authors own the copyright to the article, and the article can be free to access, distribute, and reuse provided that the original work is correctly cited.
Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). Research articles and review articles are highly invited. Authors are encouraged to send the tentative title and abstract of the planned paper to the Editorial Office (rpn@lidsen.com) for record. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Editorial Office.
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