Role of Proteomics in Human Diseases and Infections: 2nd Edition
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Pathology, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 July 2026 | Viewed by 842
Special Issue Editor
Interests: virology; proteomics; influenza virus; zika virus
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Dear Colleagues,
The human genome has around 20,000 genes, which translates to over 80,000 proteins. These proteins guide almost every activity in our cells through direct interaction with each other and by regulating a wide range of signaling pathways. Diseases and infections can cause dysregulation of protein expression or impair their functions in critical signaling pathways, eventually reflected in organ-level dysfunction and may lead to severe illness or death.
This Special Issue aims to explore the application of proteomics in understanding and preventing human diseases and infections. Proteomics is pivotal for explaining the mechanisms of diseases at the molecular level, offering insights into protein functions, modifications, and interactions within biological contexts. As we uncover the proteome of cells and tissues in health and disease, we gain valuable information that can lead to the identification of biomarkers, therapeutic targets, and a deeper understanding of disease pathogenesis and host–pathogen interactions.
In this Issue, we encourage submissions that explore the dynamic proteome in various diseases, the interactions between pathogens and host proteomes, and the potential of proteomics in developing novel diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.
Dr. Mahamud Ur Rashid
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- proteomics
- human diseases
- infections
- biomarkers
- therapeutic targets
- disease pathogenesis
- host–pathogen interactions
- diagnostic tools
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