Prof Achraf El Allali
Dr. Kapil Gupta
Section Collection Information
Dear colleagues,
Genes and proteins are fundamental components of living organisms, playing critical roles in the structure and function of cells. Genes are segments of DNA that contain the instructions for making proteins, which are essential for carrying out biological processes.Proteins are large molecules made up of amino acids that perform a wide range of functions in the body, including catalyzing chemical reactions, transporting molecules across cell membranes, and providing structural support.
The relationship between genes and proteins is complex and multifaceted.Genes provide the blueprint for protein synthesis, but the process of gene expression is highly regulated and can be influenced by a variety of factors, such as environmental cues and epigenetic modifications.Understanding the intricacies of gene expression and protein function is crucial for advancing our knowledge of biology and developing new treatments for diseases.
Topic of Gene and Protein include but not limit to:
l Gene editing using CRISPR/Cas9 technology
l Protein-protein interactions and their role in disease
l The role of non-coding RNA in gene regulation
l Development of biosensors based on protein engineering
l Gene therapy for inherited genetic disorders
l Personalized medicine based on genetic profiling
l Epigenetic modifications and their role in cancer
l Gene expression profiling in cancer diagnosis and treatment
l Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) to identify genetic variants associated with disease
l Ethical considerations surrounding gene editing and genetic modification of human embryos or germline cells.
Overall, research in the field of genes and proteins is critical for advancing our understanding of biology and developing new treatments for diseases.
We look forward to research from the field of genes and proteins.
Prof. Dr. Guilherme Targino Valente
Prof. Dr. Yingfeng An
Prof. Dr. Matheus Vin�cius Coste Grahl
Prof. Dr. Engy A Ashaat
Prof. Dr.Thal�a Belmonte
Prof. Dr. Muhammad Shakeel
Prof. Dr. Ziheng Wang
Prof. Dr. Elif Sibel Aslan
Prof. Dr. Muhammad Shahzad Ali
Section Editors