BIOMETALS
Scope & Guideline
Exploring the Intersection of Metals and Life
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Metal Toxicology and Biochemistry:
Research on the effects of toxic metals (like cadmium, lead, arsenic) on biological systems, including mechanisms of toxicity and cellular responses. - Metal Homeostasis and Nutrition:
Studies investigating how essential metals (such as zinc, iron, copper) are regulated within biological systems and their role in nutrition and health. - Biometal Applications in Medicine:
Exploration of biometals in therapeutic contexts, including drug development, treatment of diseases, and their roles in antimicrobial and anticancer therapies. - Environmental Impact of Metals:
Research on the environmental presence of metals, their bioaccumulation, and effects on ecosystems, as well as strategies for bioremediation. - Nanotechnology and Metal-Based Materials:
Studies on the synthesis, characterization, and applications of metal nanoparticles in various fields, including agriculture, medicine, and environmental science.
Trending and Emerging
- Metal-Drug Interactions and Therapeutics:
A rising trend in exploring how metals can enhance or modify the efficacy of existing drugs, including studies on metal complexes with anticancer properties. - Metallomics and Systems Biology:
Emerging interest in metallomics, which studies metals in biological systems at a holistic level, integrating metal biology with genomics and proteomics. - Green Synthesis of Metal Nanoparticles:
Increased focus on environmentally friendly methods for synthesizing metal nanoparticles, emphasizing sustainability and potential applications in medicine and agriculture. - Role of Metals in Viral Infections:
Growing research into how metal ions influence viral pathology and their potential roles in antiviral therapies, particularly in the context of COVID-19. - Bioremediation and Metal Recovery:
Innovative approaches to bioremediation using biological systems to recover or detoxify heavy metals from contaminated environments, reflecting a broader environmental consciousness in research.
Declining or Waning
- Heavy Metal Accumulation in Plants:
While still a relevant topic, the frequency of studies solely focused on plant metal accumulation and its effects has diminished, possibly due to a broader focus on integrated bioremediation strategies. - Traditional Metal Chelators:
Research on classical metal chelators, like EDTA, appears to be waning as newer, more efficient chelation strategies and biogenic alternatives gain traction in the field. - Basic Metal Toxicity Studies:
Although foundational studies on metal toxicity remain important, there seems to be a decline in purely descriptive studies without mechanistic insights, as the field shifts towards understanding complex interactions and applications. - Animal Models for Metal Exposure Studies:
The use of traditional animal models for studying metal toxicity is decreasing, with a gradual shift towards in vitro or computational models that may offer more controlled and ethical research environments.
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