Peptide Drug Conjugates and Their Applications
A special issue of Pharmaceuticals (ISSN 1424-8247). This special issue belongs to the section "Biopharmaceuticals".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 December 2024 | Viewed by 78
Special Issue Editors
Interests: analytical chemistry; development of methods for detection and determination of biologically active compounds; pharmaceutical chemistry; metallopeptide chemistry; spectral and electro analyses
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Interests: amino acids; peptide chemistry; organic synthesis; organic phosphorus compounds; biological active substances; endogenous peptides; pharmaceutical and medicinal chemistry
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Developing medications that are non-toxic and have fewer side effects is a huge issue for scientists all over the world. The synthesis, characterization and biological application of novel peptides and peptidomimetics with potential biological significance is a scientific field connected to the discovery and development of new therapeutic medications for future medical applications. The manipulation of amino acid scaffolds has the potential to be a strong tool in pharmaceutical and medicinal chemistry research, as well as in the development of innovative peptide-based therapeutic candidates. This Special Issue will discuss current progress in the synthesis, isolation, characterization and biological activities of novel peptides and peptidomimetics with potential biological applications. Studies proving structure–activity relationships using various analytical techniques are welcome. The coordination of a metal ion in the peptide body to synergize and enhance the biological activities of the peptide molecule will also be considered in this Special Issue. Manuscripts involving studies on endogenous opioid peptides are strongly encouraged. Endogenous peptides act as hormones and neuromodulators. They are peptide molecules produced by both the central nervous system and numerous glands in the body. Endogenous opioid peptides activate four types of receptor: μ, δ, k and ε. Opioidergic neurons and opioid receptors are widely distributed, both centrally and peripherally. Opioids have multiple pharmacological actions and are believed to be involved in the physiological regulation of various activities. The synthesis, isolation and study of these substances are current scientific topics closely related to the research on and development of new medical agents.
Dr. Stela Georgieva
Prof. Dr. Petar Todorov
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- peptides
- endogenous opioid peptides
- peptidomimetics
- neuropeptides
- peptide–metal complexes
- opioid receptors
- chemical biology of peptides
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