Advances in Supramolecular Systems for Biomolecular Recognition
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Structure".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026 | Viewed by 75
Special Issue Editors
Interests: host-guest chemistry; chirality sensing; aqueous recognition; molecular cage; tetraphenylethene; aggregation-induced emission; macrocycles; biomolecules
Interests: supramolecular recognition and sensing of nucleotides; functional fluorescent dyes; molecular switches; non-covalent interactions
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Supramolecular systems, which are based on non-covalent interactions between molecules, play a critical role in a wide array of biological and chemical processes. Their ability to recognize, bind, and manipulate biomolecules has proven indispensable in areas such as drug design, diagnostics, and molecular sensors. The development of advanced supramolecular systems for biomolecular recognition has opened exciting possibilities for highly selective and sensitive detection of biomolecules, as well as the design of novel therapeutic agents.
In this Special Issue, we invite original research articles and comprehensive reviews that delve into recent advances in supramolecular chemistry, specifically focusing on biomolecular recognition. We encourage contributions that explore novel host–guest systems, molecular scaffolds, and smart materials designed for recognition and interaction with biomolecules, including proteins, nucleic acids, and small metabolites. Additionally, studies on the design of supramolecular-based sensors, drug delivery systems, and therapeutic applications of these systems are highly welcomed. Insights into the mechanisms governing molecular recognition and strategies for optimizing binding affinity and selectivity will be of great value.
Prof. Dr. Liping Cao
Dr. Evgeny Kataev
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- supramolecular systems
- biomolecular recognition
- host-guest interactions
- molecular sensors
- drug delivery
- molecular scaffolds
- biomolecular diagnostics
- therapeutic applications
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