Nanomaterials for Cell Signaling and Proliferation/Differentiation
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 March 2020) | Viewed by 7685
Special Issue Editors
2. Institute of Science and Innovation for Sustainability (IB-S), Universidade do Minho, Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
Interests: controlled delivery system; liposomes; antioxidants; anti-inflammatory; sustainable production
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Interests: nanoparticles; self-assembly particles; recombinant proteins; functional materials
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
With the increasing knowledge on the molecules responsible for not only cell proliferation and differentiation, but also for cell signaling in general, it has become plausible to identify potential therapeutic targets. Cytokines and hormones have an important role in the treatment of specific pathologies, while cell adhesion motifs (CAM) are being used in several materials in order to promote cell adhesion, proliferation, or even differentiation. While the exploitation of both natural and recombinant versions of these molecules is appealing, problems regarding their stability and toxicity need to be overcome.
Nanomaterials of different sources are a viable alternative to effectively deliver these compounds, maintaining these active molecules, protecting them from degradation until their target is reached. Several biomolecules and elements can be used to produce nanocarriers such as polysaccharides, polypeptides, lipids, or metals.
The aim of this Special Issue is to attract leading researchers in the areas of nanoparticles and nanomaterials for the delivery of biomedical-relevant molecules that will promote different types of cell signaling, proliferation, or differentiation. Researchers are welcome to submit contributions addressing a specific therapeutic problem, as well as work reporting on the creation of materials that promote cell proliferation or differentiation.
Prof. Dr. Andreia Gomes
Dr. André da Costa
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- Cytokines
- Hormones
- Cell adhesion molecules
- Matrix adhesion domains
- Nanocarriers
- Liposomes
- Inorganic particles
- Carbon nanotubes
- Dendrimers
- Polymeric particles
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