A Visual Chronicle: Recent Covers of Natural Products and Bioprospecting

From Science to Art: a visual overview of recent covers in 2025

Kanyin Feng Jun 20, 2025

We are pleased to present a visual overview of recent covers from Natural Products and Bioprospecting, reflecting the journal’s commitment to showcasing high-quality research in all areas of natural products, including isolation, characterization, biosynthesis, synthesis, bioactivity, and bioprospecting.

Each cover not only represents the scientific depth of the issue but also visually captures the essence of the research featured within. We invite readers and contributors to explore these editions and appreciate the synergy between scientific advancement and thoughtful visual presentation.

This study reveals a novel role of SIK1 in the regulation of glucose uptake in skeletal muscle.

Read the full article: Activation of SIK1 by phanginin A regulates skeletal muscle glucose uptake by phosphorylating HADC4/5/7 and enhancing GLUT4 expression and translocation

This study develops the RPL19-TRAPKI-seq system by screening and selecting the ribosomal protein RPL19 for higher enrichment efficiency.

Read the full article: Advanced RPL19-TRAP^KI-seq method reveals mechanism of action of bioactive compounds

This study identified sydowiol B and its analogue violaceol I as dual inhibitors of SARS-CoV-2 Mpro and PLpro.

Read the full article: Unveiling the mechanism of action of a novel natural dual inhibitor of SARS-CoV-2 Mpro and PLpro with molecular dynamics simulations

Enjoy more in the journal's cover gallery. We encourage you to visit the journal's homepage to explore the latest research.

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🔬 Open-access journal on natural products & bioactive compounds
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