Therapeutic Potential of Natural Proteins and Peptides: Antimicrobial, Anticancer and Cytoprotective Activities

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Dear Colleagues,

There is a large amount of research regarding natural proteins and peptides with antimicrobial, anticancer and cytoprotective activities, which can protect cells within various organs, such as the brain, heart, stomach, lymphatic organs, skin, liver, kidneys, bones and muscles, from various forms of injury and dysfunction. They are produced by a diversity of organisms encompassing microorganisms, plants and animals. The structures, mechanisms of action and other aspects of these proteins and peptides with therapeutic potential have been elucidated; for instance, they are potentially valuable in view of the rising resistance of pathogens to currently available medications, since they may offer novel mechanisms to combat diseases and potentially replace existing drugs, or mitigate side effects of existing drugs and/or synergize with them when used in combination.

This topic aims to collect original research and review articles detailing the extraction, isolation, chemical characterization, biological characterization, mechanistic elucidation, applications and other aspects of the aforementioned proteins and peptides. The submission of studies on their receptors is also welcome.

Prof. Dr. Tzi Bun NG
Dr. Jack Ho Wong
Topic Editors

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Participating Journals

Journal Name	Impact Factor	CiteScore	Launched Year	First Decision (median)	APC
Biomolecules biomolecules	4.8	9.2	2011	19.4 Days	CHF 2700	Submit
International Journal of Molecular Sciences ijms	4.9	9.0	2000	20.5 Days	CHF 2900	Submit
Molecules molecules	4.6	8.6	1996	16.1 Days	CHF 2700	Submit
Pharmaceuticals pharmaceuticals	4.8	7.7	2004	14 Days	CHF 2900	Submit
Antioxidants antioxidants	6.6	12.4	2012	17.4 Days	CHF 2900	Submit

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