Advances in Bioactive Molecules
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Biology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 February 2025 | Viewed by 907
Special Issue Editor
Interests: antimicrobial agents; regenerative cues; drug delivery; biomaterials; wound healing; medical textiles; polymer processing; nano- and microfiber scaffolding systems
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Dear Colleagues,
Bioactive molecules have propelled biomedical research into a new era of innovation. These compounds, found in diverse sources such as plants, marine life and microorganisms, exhibit potent biological activities with implications for medicine and drug development. Breakthroughs in analytical techniques, such as high-throughput screening and advanced imaging, enable the precise characterization of bioactive molecules, facilitating targeted drug design. The synergy of bioinformatics and computational biology expedites the identification of promising molecules, streamlining the drug discovery process. Moreover, chemistry empowers the engineering of microorganisms or plants for an enhanced production of bioactive compounds, fostering sustainable and tailored approaches to a variety of therapies. As our understanding deepens and technologies evolve, the exploration of bioactive molecules continues to reshape healthcare, offering promising solutions for diverse medical challenges.
In this Special Issue, original studies on all aspects related to the advancements in bioactive agents are welcome, in particular for therapeutic and pharmaceutical uses. It will also cover reports providing new insights into the molecular basis of such bioactive compounds or new engineered sources.
Dr. Helena P. Felgueiras
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- antimicrobial profile
- drug discovery
- tissue regeneration
- analytical techniques
- chemical synthesis
- high-throughput screening
- therapeutic development
- surface functionalization
- biomaterial integration
- bio-based
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