Insights in the Structure and Functions of Mitochondrial Proteins and Metalloproteins
A special issue of Biomolecules (ISSN 2218-273X). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Structure and Dynamics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (28 February 2022) | Viewed by 10820
Special Issue Editor
Interests: X-ray protein crystallography; mitochondrial proteins; metalloproteins; structure-based drug design; protein–protein complexes; structural biology
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Dear Colleagues,
Metalloproteins are a large protein ensemble; they bind at least one metal ion. These metal ions are usually coordinated by protein residues’ nitrogen, sulphur, and/or oxygen atoms. The chemistry of metals allows for a broader set of reactions—for example, as in redox reactions.
Mitochondrial proteins form a smaller group; they are located within the mitochondria of cells, including within the inner mitochondrial membrane. Mitochondrial proteins are generally involved in mitochondrial functions, including carrying out reactions of the electron transport chain.
Original research papers or reviews dealing with any structural/functional aspect of metalloproteins in general and of mitochondrial proteins are welcome in this Special Issue.
Dr. Vito Calderone
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- mitochondrial proteins
- metalloproteins
- cellular and structural biology
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