Sterol Biosynthesis in Organisms

Dear Colleagues,

Sterol biosynthesis is an important area of research where not many groups have focused on the steps that lead to the major sterols of animals (cholesterol), plants (sitosterol, campesterol), or fungi (ergosterol). We thus believe that this Special Issue entitled “Sterol Biosynthesis in Organisms” would be helpful in uncovering the multitude of novel roles associated with sterol molecules. We are thus pleased to invite you to contribute to this Special Issue in the journal Biomolecules. We would like to pay special attention to understanding sterol synthesis and metabolism and to novel enzymes, regulatory mechanisms, and connections of sterols to diverse physiological and pathological processes, including cancers. Understanding sterol biosynthesis is proving to be essential for gaining new insights into metabolism, disease mechanisms, and therapeutic strategies.

This Special Issue aims to present research papers as well as comprehensive reviews that explore sterol biosynthesis across organisms. Topics may span molecular mechanisms, pathway regulation, tissue specificity, and broader biological roles of sterols, particularly the new or lesser known. By bringing together diverse studies in this field, the Special Issue will contribute to the journal’s mission to advance knowledge in lipid biochemistry, molecular biology, and metabolism.

• Enzymatic and genetic regulation of sterol biosynthesis;
• Tissue-specific and developmental dynamics;
• Sterol-related signalling and metabolic networks;
• Roles of sterols in disease and health;
• Sterol metabolism and analytical approaches;
• Comparative and systems biology approaches.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Prof. Dr. Damjana Rozman
Dr. Cene Skubic
Guest Editors

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