Bioactive Peptides: Function, Metabolism, and Synthesis
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Bioactives and Nutraceuticals".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2025 | Viewed by 42
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Bioactive peptides are gaining increasing attention due to their critical roles in various physiological and pathological processes. These small peptides, often derived from natural sources or synthesized through chemical methods, are involved in key biological activities such as antimicrobial, antitumor, and anti-inflammatory actions. Moreover, bioactive peptides have been shown to play essential roles in metabolic and neurodegenerative diseases, making them promising candidates for therapeutic interventions. Understanding their functions and metabolic pathways is crucial for advancing the development of novel treatment strategies.
This Special Issue welcomes contributions that explore the synthesis, metabolism, and functional roles of bioactive peptides. We encourage submissions that investigate peptides obtained from natural sources, as well as those that have been chemically modified or synthesized to enhance their bioactivity. Research on cellular proteolysis processes leading to peptide generation is also highly sought after, as these pathways are essential for the activation and modulation of peptide-based activities, including the modulation of protein–protein interactions.
Additionally, we invite works that explore state-of-the-art techniques in peptide science, such as advancements in separation methods, identification by mass spectrometry, and improvements in chemical synthesis protocols. These innovations are pivotal for accelerating the discovery and production of bioactive peptides, opening new avenues for their application in medicine. Submissions that address these cutting-edge techniques and their impact on peptide research are particularly encouraged.
Dr. Leandro Mantovani de Castro
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- bioactive peptides
- antimicrobial peptides
- antitumoral peptides
- neurodegenerative diseases
- metabolic diseases
- chemical synthesis
- cellular proteolysis
- mass spectrometry
- peptidomics
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