Computational Biophysics and Bioinformatics of Proteins

Dear Colleagues,

Proteins are key players in various biological processes, so understanding their structure and function is essential for advancing our knowledge in fields such as fundamental biology, biomedicine, biotechnology/bioengineering, and drug discovery. While it is tempting to understand the elements of the biological system in its entirety as well as in isolation, understanding the structure, function, and dynamics of proteins and their interactions is of significant importance. Mutations and modifications like phosphorylation, ubiquitination, and other post-translational modifications further complicate protein regulation and function and add an additional level of complexity.

Through the use of computational biophysics and bioinformatics, researchers have been able to investigate the three-dimensional structure of proteins, predict their function, and analyze protein–ligand interactions. These computational methods have revolutionized the study of proteins by providing valuable insights into their structure and function and have emerged as important tools in the field of structural bioinformatics, complementing experimental efforts to characterize the vast protein universe.

This Special Issue of the International Journal of Molecular Sciences will focus on the “Computational Biophysics and Bioinformatics of Proteins”. In today’s rapidly advancing field of bioinformatics, computational biophysics and bioinformatics play a crucial role in understanding the complex structure, function, and dynamics of proteins. The research presented in this Special Issue will highlight the important role of computational biophysics and bioinformatics in advancing our understanding of protein structure and function.

We warmly welcome the submission of original research papers and reviews.

Dr. Preeti Pandey
Guest Editor

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• protein
• computational biophysics
• bioinformatics
• protein dynamics
• protein–ligand binding
• protein–protein interaction
• proteins’ structure and function
• drug discovery