Computational Modeling of Metabolite-Modulated Cellular Processes
A special issue of Metabolites (ISSN 2218-1989). This special issue belongs to the section "Bioinformatics and Data Analysis".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2026
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Small molecules or metabolites within living systems offer a unique window into cellular function and health. Metabolites are influenced by various factors such as diet, gut microbiome, drugs, and disease. Plant metabolites, commonly known as natural products, can be utilized as effective drugs, supplements, and in cosmetics. For this Special Issue, we welcome the submission of all manuscripts that explore computational metabolomics, including the development and application of mathematical and computational techniques to simulate how metabolites influence and regulate cellular functions. Other topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following: machine learning tools and algorithms for analyzing metabolomic data; models integrating data from genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics to build dynamic representations of metabolic networks and their interactions with signaling pathways and gene regulation. This Special Issue aims to be a valuable resource for researchers of computational metabolomics. By fostering collaboration between various branches of this field, we aim to accelerate the development of how we understand metabolites at the molecular level, leading to various applications in healthcare and the metabolite engineering industry.
Dr. Md. Altaf-Ul-Amin
Dr. Naoaki Ono
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- computational metabolomics
- metabolic networks
- metabolite-regulated cellular processes
- natural products
- drug discovery
- metabolite biomarkers
- machine learning algorithms
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