Recognition, Detection and Theranostic Study of Peptides
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Bioorganic Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 July 2023) | Viewed by 239
Special Issue Editor
Interests: chemical biology; protein aggregation; molecular recognition; biosensors; bioinorganic chemistry
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Dear Colleagues,
Peptides are found in all living organisms and perform a wide range of essential functions for maintaining homeostasis and health. At the same time, the aggregation of misfolded or intrinsically disordered peptides plays a key role in the development of several diseases. Consequently, the recognition, detection, and modulation of the peptides is of great value for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. On the other hand, given their facile synthesis, structural modifications, and attractive properties, peptides also represent an excellent starting point for the design of molecular tools, including sensors, therapeutic agents, and drug delivery systems. This Special Issue aims to provide an up-to-date overview of the latest findings in the sensing, imaging, and regulation of peptides in diseases. Meanwhile, the rational design, synthesis, bioactivity of peptide-based materials as biosensors, therapeutic agents as well as drug delivery carriers for diagnosis, therapeutics, and theranostics of diseases will also be a focus of this Special Issue. Both original research and reviews on the above-mentioned topics are welcome.
Prof. Dr. Xiaohui Wang
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- sensing and imaging of peptides
- regulation of peptide functions
- synthesis of bioactive peptides
- peptide-based sensors
- therapeutic peptides
- peptide-based drug delivery systems
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