Membrane proteins play crucial roles in various cellular processes and are essential for maintaining cellular homeostasis. Their dysfunction often leads to severe diseases, making them attractive targets for pharmacological intervention. Despite their importance, understanding the structure and function of membrane proteins has proven to be a challenging task. However, recent advances in technology and methodologies have revolutionized the field, enabling researchers to delve deeper into the intricacies of membrane protein biology.
This Research Topic aims to explore the latest developments in membrane protein research, with a particular focus on leveraging structure-function insights to unravel the underlying mechanisms of disease pathology and facilitate the discovery of novel pharmacological interventions. By elucidating the structural basis of membrane protein functions and their dysregulations in disease states, we aim to provide a comprehensive understanding of their roles in cellular signaling, transport, and interaction networks.
In this Research Topic, we invite authors to contribute original research articles, reviews, methods, and perspectives that delve into the following themes:
· Elucidating the structure and dynamics of membrane proteins implicated in disease pathways.
· Investigating the mechanisms underlying the dysfunction of membrane proteins in pathological conditions.
· Expanding our understanding of the pharmacology of membrane proteins through structure-based drug design and virtual screening approaches.
· Unraveling the interplay of membrane proteins within cellular networks and their impact on disease states.
· Exploring innovative techniques and methods for studying membrane protein structure and function.
· Discussing recent advances and future directions in membrane protein research.
Join us in this exciting endeavor as we revisit membrane proteins, navigating through the complexities of disease pathology and pharmacology, and strive to uncover new insights that will ultimately shape the development of future therapeutic strategies.
Keywords:
Proteins, Structure-Function, Protein Folding, Protein behavior, Membrane Proteins, Protein Channels, Cellular Signaling, Disease Pathology
Important Note:
All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.
Membrane proteins play crucial roles in various cellular processes and are essential for maintaining cellular homeostasis. Their dysfunction often leads to severe diseases, making them attractive targets for pharmacological intervention. Despite their importance, understanding the structure and function of membrane proteins has proven to be a challenging task. However, recent advances in technology and methodologies have revolutionized the field, enabling researchers to delve deeper into the intricacies of membrane protein biology.
This Research Topic aims to explore the latest developments in membrane protein research, with a particular focus on leveraging structure-function insights to unravel the underlying mechanisms of disease pathology and facilitate the discovery of novel pharmacological interventions. By elucidating the structural basis of membrane protein functions and their dysregulations in disease states, we aim to provide a comprehensive understanding of their roles in cellular signaling, transport, and interaction networks.
In this Research Topic, we invite authors to contribute original research articles, reviews, methods, and perspectives that delve into the following themes:
· Elucidating the structure and dynamics of membrane proteins implicated in disease pathways.
· Investigating the mechanisms underlying the dysfunction of membrane proteins in pathological conditions.
· Expanding our understanding of the pharmacology of membrane proteins through structure-based drug design and virtual screening approaches.
· Unraveling the interplay of membrane proteins within cellular networks and their impact on disease states.
· Exploring innovative techniques and methods for studying membrane protein structure and function.
· Discussing recent advances and future directions in membrane protein research.
Join us in this exciting endeavor as we revisit membrane proteins, navigating through the complexities of disease pathology and pharmacology, and strive to uncover new insights that will ultimately shape the development of future therapeutic strategies.
Keywords:
Proteins, Structure-Function, Protein Folding, Protein behavior, Membrane Proteins, Protein Channels, Cellular Signaling, Disease Pathology
Important Note:
All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.