Isolation, Identification and Applications of Marine Source Polysaccharides and Peptides—2nd Edition

Dear Colleagues, 

In consideration of the success of the Special Issue entitled "Isolation, Identification and Applications of Marine Source Polysaccharides and Peptides” ( https://www.mdpi.com/journal/marinedrugs/special_issues/0N46V2O762 ) and the relevant interest in the topic, I am pleased to announce the second version of this Special Issue.

Polysaccharides and peptides play a vital role in the areas of human wellness and food. They have been reported to present various physiological and biological activities based on their specific chemical structures. However, their structure–function relationships are yet to be established. Today, special attention has been paid to investigating their structure–function relationships and the mechanisms of their biological activities, which facilitate their use as food ingredients or bioactive compounds in the food and pharmaceutical fields.

The purpose of this Special Issue is to feature the latest, high-quality, advanced research and knowledge contributed by various research groups all around the world working on polysaccharides and peptides from marine sources, which will shape future research directions.

We would like to invite scientists to participate in this Special Issue by submitting an updated and new base of knowledge on the isolation, identification and applications of marine source polysaccharides and peptides.

Potential topics include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Isolation and structural identification of marine-source polysaccharides or peptides.
• Effects of processing methods on the functions of marine-source polysaccharides or peptides.
• Functions of marine-source polysaccharides or peptides and in vitro or in vivo evaluation.
• Industrial and potential applications of marine-source polysaccharides or peptides.
• Product research and development of marine-source polysaccharides or peptides.

Dr. Lijun You
Guest Editor

Manuscript Submission Information

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