Biochemistry and Biophysics Tools for Peptide and Protein Research
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Biochemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026 | Viewed by 450
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to invite you to contribute to this Special Issue entitled "Biochemistry and Biophysics Tools for Peptide and Protein Research." Peptides and proteins are fundamental to virtually every biological process, serving as key drivers of cellular function, signaling, and structural integrity. Understanding their structure, dynamics, interactions, and function is essential for advancing fields ranging from basic molecular biology to drug discovery and biotechnology. Recent years have witnessed remarkable progress in the development of cutting-edge biochemical and biophysical tools—spanning spectroscopic, computational, single-molecule, and high-throughput methodologies—that are transforming our ability to probe and manipulate peptides and proteins with unprecedented precision. This Special Issue seeks to highlight these innovative approaches, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue and accelerating discoveries in this dynamically evolving area.
This Special Issue aims to focus on cutting-edge technologies and methodological advancements in peptide and protein research, providing a platform for scholars to showcase innovative tools, technological applications, and interdisciplinary research.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Application of biophysical tools in peptides and protein characterization;
- Emerging techniques for protein structure and function analysis;
- Dynamics and folding mechanisms of peptides and proteins;
- Integrated computational and experimental methods for protein design;
- High-throughput screening and single-molecule techniques in peptide research;
- Advances in biomarker discovery and proteomics tools;
- Interdisciplinary approaches in peptide-based drug development.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Wenqi Li
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- protein–protein interactions
- peptide therapeutics development
- biosensor and labeling technologies
- high-throughput screening
- mass spectrometry proteomics
- protein dynamics and folding
- single-molecule biophysics
- analytical ultra-centrifugation
- computational protein design
- structural biology techniques
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