International Journal of Biological Macromolecules
Scope & Guideline
Connecting Discoveries to Applications in Medicine and Agriculture
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Biological Macromolecules Characterization:
Research on the extraction, purification, and structural characterization of macromolecules, including polysaccharides, proteins, and lipids, to elucidate their functional properties and biological activities. - Biomedical Applications:
Studies exploring the use of biological macromolecules in drug delivery systems, wound healing, tissue engineering, and as therapeutic agents, highlighting their potential in clinical and pharmaceutical applications. - Environmental and Food Applications:
Investigations into the use of macromolecules in food preservation, packaging, and environmental remediation, focusing on sustainable practices and the development of biodegradable materials. - Nanotechnology and Material Science:
Research that integrates biological macromolecules with nanotechnology to create novel materials with enhanced properties for various applications, including sensors, catalysts, and drug delivery systems. - Molecular Interactions and Mechanisms:
Studies examining the molecular interactions between macromolecules and their effects on biological processes, including their roles in disease mechanisms and therapeutic responses.
Trending and Emerging
- Smart and Responsive Hydrogels:
Research on the development of smart hydrogels that respond to environmental stimuli (pH, temperature, light) for applications in drug delivery, wound healing, and tissue engineering is rapidly increasing. - Sustainable and Green Chemistry:
There is a growing emphasis on sustainable practices in the synthesis and application of biological macromolecules, including the use of renewable resources and environmentally friendly processing methods. - Nanotechnology in Drug Delivery and Diagnostics:
The integration of nanotechnology with biological macromolecules for enhanced drug delivery systems and diagnostic applications is gaining momentum, with numerous studies highlighting their synergistic effects. - Microbial and Plant-Based Production Systems:
Research focusing on the use of microbial fermentation and plant extraction methods for the sustainable production of valuable macromolecules is trending, driven by the need for greener alternatives. - Bioinformatics and Computational Approaches:
The incorporation of bioinformatics and computational modeling in the study of macromolecules, particularly in understanding interactions and predicting functionalities, is becoming increasingly important.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Chemical Synthesis Methods:
Research focusing on traditional chemical synthesis of macromolecules is waning as the field moves towards more sustainable and biological methods of production, such as enzymatic and microbial synthesis. - Single-Component Systems:
There has been a noticeable decrease in studies solely focusing on single-component systems of macromolecules, as interdisciplinary approaches that utilize combinations of various macromolecules or hybrid systems gain more attention. - Basic Molecular Biology Techniques:
The frequency of publications concentrating exclusively on basic molecular biology techniques, such as cloning and sequencing, is declining, as the journal shifts towards more applied research that demonstrates practical applications of these techniques.
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