Intracellular Optogenetics Tools to Probe Biological Signaling Pathways
A special issue of Biomedicines (ISSN 2227-9059). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular and Translational Medicine".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2025 | Viewed by 68
Special Issue Editor
Interests: optogenetics; signaling transduction; protein structure; post-translational modifications; neuroscience; metabolic diseases; synthetic biology
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue focuses on the innovative use of intracellular optogenetics to advance our understanding of biological signaling pathways. Optogenetics is a powerful technique that enables the precise control of cellular functions using light, thus providing an indispensable tool in modern biosciences. As researchers increasingly aim to dissect the complex networks underlying cellular signaling, this Special Issue highlights the latest advancements in optogenetic tools that enable the manipulation and visualization of signaling pathways at a high spatial and temporal resolution.
The Special Issue aims to showcase novel optogenetic constructs and methodologies, explore their diverse applications in areas such as neurobiology, immunology, and cancer research, and foster collaboration among scientists. By presenting cutting-edge research, we hope to stimulate discussions regarding the integration of optogenetics with other techniques, promoting a deeper understanding of the cellular mechanisms that govern health and disease.
Ultimately, this Special Issue endeavors to illuminate the transformative potential of intracellular optogenetics in unraveling the complexities of biological signaling, offering insights that could lead to significant breakthroughs in therapeutic strategies and biological research.
Dr. Qunxiang Ong
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- optogenetics
- signaling transduction
- neuroscience
- immunology
- cancer signaling
- synthetic biology
- spatiotemporal resolution
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