Research Overview

The department's research focuses primarily on the study of plant constituents (secondary metabolites) and their biological activity. Various chromatographic methods are used for the isolation of secondary metabolites. The other part of the research is monitoring the metabolism processes of metabolites in plant tissues (tissue cultures). The attention of research connected to biological activity is focused on influencing processes in neurodegenerative, oncological, cardiovascular and microbial diseases. The research also focuses on preparing semi-synthetic derivatives of natural substances (or their total synthesis) and subsequent biological activity screening. In cooperation with the Center of Biomedical research molecular docking studies are used to optimize the structure of derivatives.

The four-year doctoral study program in Pharmacognosy and Nutraceuticals is accredited at the department.

The basic strategy of phytochemical studies is summarized in the figures. More detailed information about the research group of the Department of Pharmacognosy and Pharmaceutical Botany can be found on the scientific portal of the faculty.

Strategy for selection

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