Recent Progress in Protein Regulation by Membranes: Structure, Function, and Dynamics

Dear Colleagues,

We are excited to announce a call for submissions to our Special Issue, which aims to explore the intricate molecular mechanisms that govern cellular processes at the membrane interface.

Cellular membranes provide a dynamic platform for a plethora of cellular processes, including signal transduction, energy transduction, and intercellular communication. This Special Issue will particularly highlight research on the dynamics of peripheral protein networks, the influence of membranes on protein structure and function, and the impact proteins have on the properties of membranes themselves. Your contributions may include original research articles or comprehensive reviews. Potential topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Structure–Function Relationships at Membrane Interfaces: Articles unravelling the complex interactions between proteins and membranes and their roles in crucial cellular functions, including signaling pathways, trafficking, cytoskeleton dynamics, and energy transformations.
• Insights into Protein–Membrane Dynamics: Studies that elucidate the fundamental principles of bidirectional dynamic protein–lipid interactions and multi-protein dynamic network interplay on membranes, using biophysical approaches or molecular modeling.
• Technological Advances and Applications: Insights from studies of protein–membrane interactions can have significant implications for biotechnological advancements. Contributions may include research with applications in developing cutting-edge biosensors, bioenergy devices, and other biotechnological innovations.

We look forward to receiving submissions that not only advance our scientific knowledge but which also have the potential to catalyze technological breakthroughs in this fascinating field.

Dr. Agata Nawrotek
Dr. Marc Baaden
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 250 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for assessment.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Membranes is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2200 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.