Novel Functions for Small Molecules

Dear Colleagues, 

Small molecules or micromolecules are low molecular weight (≤1000 daltons) organic compounds that include lipids, monosaccharides, second messengers, other natural products and metabolites, as well as drugs and other xenobiotics. They may be used as research tools to probe biological function as well as leads in the development of new therapeutic options. Virtually all currently used therapeutic agents are small molecules, largely because the development and delivery of small molecule drugs is relatively straightforward; however many challenges remain a significant problem. This Special Issue, “Novel Functions for Small Molecules”, of the International Journal of Molecular Sciences aims to comprise a collection of research or review articles covering the novel functions of any not-yet-sufficiently explored molecules or newly-identified novel functions of well-known molecules by using in vivo or vitro models to address the associated cancer therapy, drug development and so on. The submitted manuscripts are expected to focus on any aspects of cellular, molecular, biochemical, or physiological mechanisms to reveal functional significance of such candidate novel molecules or functions.

Prof. Dr. Yuh-Lin Wu
Guest Editor

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