Abstract
Natural Product Communications is continuing with its policy to publish a number of special collections, and here I am pleased to introduce another themed collection, related to “Phlorotannins,” which is organized by Professor Toshiyuki Shibata, Graduate School of Bioresources, Mie University, 1577 Kurimamachiya-cho, Tsu, Mie 514-8507, Japan.
Phlorotannins, major polyphenols of brown algae, are formed via polymerization of phloroglucinol (13,5-trihydroxybenzene) monomer units and exhibit a wide spectrum of biological activities. Natural Product Communications has published more than 25 articles on this subject and several were authored by Prof. Shibata. He was able to attract leading scientists, and their contributions highlight some significant aspects related to this subclass of polyphenols.
The editors join me in thanking the authors, the reviewers, and particularly Prof. Shibata, for their support that have made this collection possible and looking forward to their continued cooperation.
