Novel Functional Biomolecular Systems: Design, Construction and Applications

Dear Colleagues,

Advent of new biomolecules and broadened scope of bioorthogonal chemistry have enabled chemical modification on biomolecules for additional functionalities. Beyond original roles of natural biomolecules, the functionalized biomolecules and their systems play central roles in finding the critical clues for understanding or for controlling biological phenomena in the field of biology and biotechnology. In this context, to date, a myriad of systems based on functional biomolecules have been constructed for a wide range of applications, including biosensors, drug discovery, drug release, molecular diagnosis, therapeutics, nanostructures, and nanodevices. However, despite their high utility, the scope of the functionality is limited, and designs of novel systems that show optimum performance are still demanded. Thus, development of more innovative and efficient functional biomolecular systems is important challenge to face, and is ongoing research that will never end in chemical biology and relevant fields.

Related to this, the special issue aims to provide the recent developments in the research on “Novel Functional Biomolecular Systems” to diversify and to share designing strategies for improved functional biomolecular systems. We welcome original research articles, short communications, and review papers that deal with new chemical methods for functionalization of biomolecules, novel approaches for systematic design of the biomolecular systems, or any relevant research topics, potentially bringing significant advances in functional biomolecular systems, in the fields of organic chemistry, bioorganic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, chemical biology, or biotechnology. We are looking forward to receiving valuable contributions from researchers working in these fields.

Prof. Ki Tae Kim
Guest Editor

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