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Natural Products in Drug Discovery: Revival of Traditional Medicines

(The book will be published with an ISBN)

Submit chapter abstract (250-300 words) along with table of content to books.idaampublications@gmail.com

About The Book:

Natural Products in Drug Discovery: Revival of Traditional Medicines highlights the renewed interest in traditional medicine systems as valuable sources for modern drug discovery. This edited volume brings together cutting-edge research on bioactive natural compounds from plants, microbes, and marine organisms, emphasizing their pharmacological potential and scientific validation.
With contributions from experts in ethnopharmacology, natural product chemistry, and biomedical sciences, the book explores the integration of traditional knowledge with modern technologies, offering insights into sustainable drug development, bioprospecting, and regulatory challenges. An essential resource for researchers and professionals in drug discovery, pharmacology, and traditional medicine.

Tentative Table of Contents:

Part I: Foundations and Perspectives

  • Chapter 1: Introduction: The Resurgence of Natural Products in Modern Drug Discovery
    (o Historical use of natural products
    o Current trends and market demands
    o Importance of traditional medicine systems).
  • Chapter 2: Ethnopharmacology and the Role of Traditional Knowledge in Drug Discovery
    (o Case studies from Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine, African and Indigenous medicine
    o Bioprospecting and cultural significance).
  • Chapter 3: Phytochemistry of Medicinal Plants: From Extraction to Identification
    (o Extraction techniques
    o Chromatography and spectroscopic methods
    o Compound isolation).

Part II: Natural Product Sources and Bioactivities

  • Chapter 4: Plant-Derived Compounds and Their Pharmacological Potential
    (o Alkaloids, flavonoids, terpenoids, etc.
    o Examples of FDA-approved plant-based drugs).
  • Chapter 5: Marine Natural Products: An Emerging Resource
    (o Bioactive compounds from marine flora and fauna
    o Challenges and prospects).
  • Chapter 6: Microbial Natural Products in Antibiotic and Anticancer Research
    (o Actinomycetes, fungi, and endophytes
    o Resistance modulation and novel scaffolds).
  • Chapter 7: Animal-Based Natural Products in Traditional Medicine
    (o Use of venoms, secretions, and animal parts
    o Ethical and sustainability concerns).

Part III: Tools and Technologies in Natural Product Research

  • Chapter 8: Metabolomics and Genomics in Natural Product Discovery
    (o Metabolic profiling
    o Genome mining and biosynthetic gene clusters).
  • Chapter 9: Computational Approaches and Artificial Intelligence in Natural Drug
    Discovery
    (o Virtual screening, molecular docking
    o AI-based predictions for bioactivity).
  • Chapter 10: Nanotechnology for Enhancing Natural Product Efficacy
    (o Nanoformulations
    o Targeted delivery systems).

Part IV: Traditional Knowledge to Clinical Application

  • Chapter 11: Reverse Pharmacology: Bridging Traditional Use and Modern Evidence
    (o Translational research pathways 
    o  Case studies of successful leads).
  • Chapter 12: Quality Control and Standardization of Herbal Medicines
    (o Pharmacopoeial standards 
    o  Challenges in reproducibility).
  • Chapter 13: Preclinical and Clinical Evaluation of Herbal Products
    (o Safety, toxicity, and efficacy testing
    o Regulatory frameworks).
  • Chapter 14: Regulatory and Intellectual Property Issues in Natural Product Research
    (o Nagoya Protocol
    o Patentability and benefit sharing).

Part V: Case Studies and Future Directions

  • Chapter 15: Success Stories of Natural Product-Based Drug Development
    (o Artemisinin, Taxol, Resveratrol, etc.
    o Lessons learned and implications).
  • Chapter 16: Sustainability and Conservation of Medicinal Resources
    (o Overharvesting and biodiversity loss
    o Cultivation and synthetic alternatives).
  • Chapter 17: Future Perspectives: Integrating Traditional Medicine into Modern Healthcare
    Systems
    (o Policy recommendations
    o Global harmonization efforts).

[Note: Strikethrough chapters (1) are already been taken by other authors].

About Editors:

Dr. Jameel Ahmed S. Mulla
Professor & Head,
Department of Pharmaceutics,
Shree Santkrupa College of Pharmacy, Ghogaon-Karad, MS, India
Dr. Kuntal Das
Research Director and Professor, Department of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, Mallige College of Pharmacy, Bangalore, India
Dr. Bhimanna Kuppast
Research Scientist, O2M technologies LLC, Chicago, IL.
Dr. Snehal Chakorkar
Associate Head, Department of Pharmacology, Dr. D. Y. Patil institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, Pimpri, Pune, MS, India

Important Dates:

• Abstract Submission: by 10ᵗʰ November 2025
• Abstract Acceptance: by 15ᵗʰ November 2025

• Full Chapter Submission: by 31ˢᵗ December 2025
• Full Chapter Acceptance: by 15ᵗʰ January 2026

Chapter Processing Charge (CPC):

A Chapter Processing Charge (CPC) is required to cover the costs of typesetting, processing, and global online hosting. All corresponding authors will be asked to pay their publication charges upon acceptance of abstract as Chapter Processing Charge USD 100 (for overseas authors), INR 3000 (for authors from India) per published chapter (Maximum 3 Authors per Chapter).