Neurotrophic Factors and Growth Factors - Historical Perspective and New Directions for Medical Use

Dear Colleagues,

Biomolecules invites submissions to a Special Issue focused on the chemistry, biology, and medical application of neurotrophic factors and growth factors in recognition of nature’s remarkable inspiration for gaining new ideas for future medicine.

Neurotrophic factors are a family of biomolecules that can support the growth, survival, and differentiation in the central and peripheral nerve system. Abnormalities in the expression of neurotrophic or growth factors (i.e., brain-derived neurotrophic factor, glial-cell-line-derived neurotrophic factor, epidermal growth factor, and transforming growth factor) might play a role in the pathogenesis of a variety of diseases. Numerous recent studies point to an increasing role of neurotrophic or growth factors as potential therapeutics for the treatment of a broad range of diseases.

For this Special Issue, we invite submissions focusing on understanding the challenges and opportunities for clinical development with this emerging therapeutic class.

Prof. Dr. Kenji Hashimoto
Guest Editor

Manuscript Submission Information

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