Chemistry of Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue of Molecules will showcase recent advances in the chemistry of amino acids, peptides, and proteins. These biomolecules are not only fundamental to life but also offer opportunities for chemical investigation and innovation, as their modular nature enables the construction of diverse molecular machines with unique functions from relatively simple building blocks. Beyond their natural roles, peptidic molecules can also be engineered to perform novel tasks or exhibit new chemical and biological properties. We invite original research articles that explore the rich chemistry of naturally occurring or synthetically engineered amino acids, peptides, proteins, and related biopolymers. Submissions from diverse disciplines—including biochemistry, bioconjugation, biomaterials, bioorganic chemistry, biophysics, chemical biology, protein design, supramolecular assembly, and structural biology—are welcome, provided they are relevant to the core chemical focus of this issue.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Prof. Dr. Maksymilian Chruszcz
Dr. Nicholas Truex
Guest Editors

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