H2S, Polysulfides, and Enzymes: Physiological and Pathological Aspects
A special issue of Biomolecules (ISSN 2218-273X).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 March 2020) | Viewed by 58996
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Interests: biochemistry; clinical bichemistry; enzymology; molucular environmental medicine
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Interests: biochemistry; medical biochemistry; tissue-specific expression and function of sulfurtransferases
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Dear Colleagues,
We have been studying general aspects of the functions of H2S and polysulfides, and the enzymes involved in their biosynthesis for more than 20 years. Our aim is to elucidate novel physiological and pathological functions of H2S and polysulfides, and unravel the regulation of the enzymes involved in their biosynthesis, including cystathionine β-synthase (EC 4.2.1.22, CBS), cystathionine γ-lyase (EC 4.4.1.1, CSE), thiosulfate sulfurtransferase (EC 2.8.1.1, rhodanese, TST), and 3-mercaptopyruvate sulfurtransferase (EC 2.8.1.2, MST).
Aims and scope: We expect this Special Issue to advance scientific knowledge regarding exact functions of H2S and polysulfides, and the general properties and regulation of the enzymes involved in their metabolism.
Topics: We would like to cover four topics—physiological and pathological functions of H2S and polysulfides, mechanisms of the biosynthesis of H2S and polysulfides, properties of the biosynthetic enzymes, and regulation of these enzymes.
Call for papers and guidelines for submission: We encourage scientists who have been studying H2S and polysulfides (mechanisms of biosynthesis, functions, and clinical usage), and related enzymes (structure, reaction mechanisms, and regulation of enzymatic activity) to contribute to this Special Issue. This Special Issue will consider research articles, clinical studies, and reviews, and authors will publish according to the “Author Guidelines” of this journal. We will also consider mini-reviews and perspectives if requested. Papers addressing the properties of H2S and polysulfides, their exact functions, alternative biosynthetic processes, properties of related enzymes, and regulations of enzyme activities are all welcome.
Prof. Dr. Noriyuki Nagahara
Prof. Dr. Maria Wrobel
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- H2S and polysulfide synthesis
- physiological and pathological functions
- biosynthetic enzymes
- regulation of biosynthetic enzymes
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