Inositol Phosphates in Health and Disease, 2nd Edition

Dear Colleagues,

Inositol phosphates are a group of mono- to hexaphosphorylated inositols, including InsP1, InsP2, InsP3, InsP4, InsP5, InsP6, and inositol pyrophosphates. As a huge and complex family of biomolecules, inositol phosphates are important in regulating vital cellular functions, signal transduction, energy transmission, and ion channel physiology and serving as structural components of cell membranes.

Inositol phosphates are an important group of biomolecules present in eukaryotic cells. The most abundant member of this family in nature is InsP(6), usually known as phytate. As an important component of seeds, legumes, nuts, and whole grains, it has been proven to be beneficial to human health in a variety of diseases, including cancer, PCOS, metabolic diseases, pathological calcification, and neuropsychiatric diseases. Despite all the recent advances, many aspects of inositol phosphates are still not clear, so more research is needed.

This Special Issue of Biomolecules is dedicated to covering recent advances in our understanding and perspectives on inositol phosphates. Our aim is to compile a Special Issue describing recent advances in inositol phosphates in health and disease.

Dr. Ivana Vucenik
Prof. Dr. Abulkalam M. Shamsuddin
Guest Editors

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