Functional Substances and Biomaterials—From Molecular Design to Biomedical Applications
A Special Issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049) belonging to the section "Medicinal Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2027 | Viewed by 65
Editor
Interests: biomaterials; genetical engineering biomaterials; biomedical
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Functional substances and biomaterials are at the forefront of biomedical innovation, offering tailored solutions for therapeutic development, tissue regeneration, drug delivery, and diagnostic applications. This Special Issue explores the intricate relationship between molecular structure, biological functionality, and translational applications, with a focus on the design and characterization of bioactive substances—including small molecules, Chinese Traditional active ingredients, peptides, proteins, nucleic acids, and bio-derived active compounds—that can be developed into active pharmaceutical ingredients or advanced medical materials. We seek contributions that highlight the development of novel functional systems, such as hierarchical scaffolds, dynamic hydrogels, hybrid nanocomposites, and bioactive molecular assemblies, engineered to mimic native tissue microenvironments and enhance cellular interactions. Topics of interest include the rational design of bioactive molecules; active ingredients of traditional Chinese medicine; and the integration of growth factors, signaling peptides, and genetic elements for targeted therapeutic effects, as well as the application of these substances in areas such as chronic wound healing, bone repair, immunomodulation, and personalized medicine. By bridging molecular design with biomedical engineering and pharmaceutical science, this Special Issue aims to showcase groundbreaking research that advances our understanding and utilization of functional substances and biomaterials. We welcome original research articles, reviews, and perspectives that contribute to this rapidly evolving field. Submit your work to be part of this transformative exploration.
Prof. Dr. Feng Wang
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- bioactive components
- hybrid nanocomposites
- biomaterials
- drug delivery
- personalized medicine
- targeted therapeutics
- tissue regeneration
- biomedical engineering
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