Peptide-Based Nanomaterials
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Chemical Biology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 December 2021) | Viewed by 341
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
As endogenous molecules composed of a few to dozens of amino acids, peptides with superior biocompatibility, targeting, and specificity have become favorable candidates for the treatment and diagnosis of critical diseases. However, in the face of the complex human environment, low affinity and poor stability limit the applications of free peptides. The introduction of appropriate nanomaterials is expected to alleviate these problems. On the one hand, as an easily modified molecule, a peptide can be conjugated with a variety of nanomaterials to make up for its defects. On the other hand, the permutation and combination of different amino acids endow the peptides with diverse secondary structures and make them have different chemical characteristics such as hydrophilicity, hydrophobicity, and positive and negative electrical properties, thereby giving them the ability to self-assemble. Whether peptide-functionalized or peptide self-assembled, peptide-based nanomaterials have attracted widespread attention due to their multiple functions with enhanced biochemical properties. In addition, as a source issue, the screening of peptides and peptide-based nanomaterials is also a hot spot of our attention. In particular, advanced technologies related to computer science such as artificial intelligence will arouse great interest. This Special Issue is dedicated to featuring the latest research that is ongoing in the field of peptide-based nanomaterials. Therefore, we welcome the discussion of the screening and design of novel peptide-based nanomaterials and the applications of these materials in disease diagnosis and treatment.
Dr. Weizhi Wang
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- Peptide-based nanomaterials
- Peptide screening
- Peptide self-assembly
- Peptide-functionalized nanomaterials
- Peptide-based molecular recognition
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