Sialic Acid and Sialic Acid Derivatives in Biomedicine
A special issue of Life (ISSN 2075-1729). This special issue belongs to the section "Physiology and Pathology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 26 November 2025 | Viewed by 980
Special Issue Editors
Interests: sialic acid chemistry and biochemistry; antiviral agents; sialidase inhibitors; pharmacological tools for cardiac and musculoskeletal disorders
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to announce the release of a new Special Issue dedicated to the exploration of sialic acid, a pivotal element in glycobiology with significant implications for health and disease. Under the guidance of Dr. Paola Rota and Dr. Marco Piccoli, this Special Issue delves into the multifaceted roles of sialic acid within biological systems, encompassing its crucial functions in cellular communication, pathogen interactions, and its potential as a biomarker for various diseases.
Sialic acid research is at the cutting edge of numerous scientific fields, from elucidating fundamental cellular mechanisms to pioneering innovative therapeutic approaches. This Special Issue aims to consolidate research that investigates the biosynthesis, modification, and functional significance of sialic acid, alongside its promising applications in drug development and diagnostics.
We invite potential authors to submit a brief abstract or tentative title to our editorial office for consideration. If your topic aligns with the scope of this Special Issue, you will be invited to submit a full manuscript. We are particularly interested in contributions covering, but not limited to, the following topics:
- Structural and functional analysis of sialic acid and its derivatives.
- The role of sialic acid in cellular communication and immune response.
- Sialic acid as a target for therapeutic intervention in infectious and chronic diseases.
- Technological advances in the detection and analysis of sialic acid.
- The influence of sialylation on the function and stability of proteins.
Join us in advancing the frontiers of sialic acid research and contribute to this important dialogue in biomedicine.
Dr. Paola Rota
Dr. Marco Piccoli
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- sialic acid
- drug development
- sialidase inhibitors
- sialylation
- sialidase
- biomarker
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