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Protein-based delivery systems for the improvement of human health
Submission DeadLine: 30 October 2025
Enhancing the bioavailability and efficacy of bioactive compounds has become a key focus in improving human health. The direct incorporation of these bioactive compounds frequently presents challenges related to stability, solubility, and bioavailability. Protein-based delivery systems offer a promising solution to overcome these issues due to their biocompatibility, versatility, and ability to form complex structures. Over the past decades, there has been significant growth in the knowledge surrounding protein-based delivery systems. However, knowledge gaps remain, particularly in understanding the interaction between these delivery systems and human physiology. Understanding how these systems behave in human bodies and their underlying mechanisms is crucial for advancing the field. This Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the effects of protein-based delivery systems on human health. The focus will be on various protein-based delivery systems, including but not limited to nanoparticles, polyelectrolyte complexes, hydrogels, oleogels, and electrospun nanofibers. Key areas of interest include the impact of factors such as composition, particle size, electrostatic charge, microstructure, environmental response, and interactions with biological systems. Additionally, the issue will feature comparisons of various in vitro digestion models to evaluate the performance of these delivery systems. We invite original research and review articles that address these aspects and contribute to bridging the knowledge gap regarding the interaction between protein-based delivery systems and human physiology. Potential topics around this theme include, but are not limited to:
Understanding the interaction mechanisms between protein and bioactive compounds.
Novel structure of protein-based delivery systems that enhanced encapsulation of bioactive compounds.
The effects of protein-based delivery systems on the metabolism and bioavailability of bioactive compounds.
Understanding the fate of protein-based delivery systems during digestion.
Structure and activity relationships of protein-based delivery systems.
Development of in vitro digestion models to evaluate the performance of protein-based delivery systems.
Guest editors:
Mingqian Tan
Dalian Polytechnic University, Liaoning, China.
Haitao Wang
Dalian Polytechnic University, Liaoning, China.
Manuscript submission information:
Manuscripts should be submitted online at https://www2.cloud.editorialmanager.com/ijbiomac/default2.aspx
Please select “VSI: Protein-based delivery systems" when submitting your manuscript to this special issue and indicate the actual article type in the cover letter.
Deadline for manuscript submission: 30 October 2025.
Keywords:
Protein-based
Delivery system
Bioactives
Human health
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Antibacterial Polysaccharides
Submission DeadLine: 31 August 2025
Polysaccharides have gained significant attention in tissue engineering for their dual role in promoting tissue regeneration and preventing microbial infections through antibiofilm and antifouling properties. Biofilm formation on tissue scaffolds and implants can lead to severe complications, including infections and implant failure, making it essential to integrate bacterial features into biomaterials. Naturally derived polysaccharides, such as chitosan, alginate, and hyaluronic acid, offer excellent biocompatibility, biodegradability, and inherent antimicrobial activity, making them ideal candidates for use in medical applications. For instance, chitosan exhibits strong antibacterial properties by disrupting bacterial cell membranes and inhibiting biofilm formation on tissue scaffolds. Further enhancing polysaccharides' antibiofilm and antifouling properties is possible by functionalizing them with antimicrobial agents, such as peptides and nanoparticles. As well as preventing bacterial adhesion, polysaccharides can form protective barriers that support cell attachment and tissue growth. The versatility of these materials allows for the development of multifunctional tissue scaffolds that promote healing while simultaneously protecting against bacterial colonization. A polysaccharide-based antibiofilm and antifouling strategy could provide safer, more effective tissue engineering constructs with enhanced resistance to microbial contamination.
The use of polysaccharides for antibiofilm and antifouling bacterial applications in tissue engineering is challenged by variability in antibacterial efficacy, with some polysaccharides requiring functionalization. It can be challenging to maintain biocompatibility during such modifications. Polysaccharides' long-term stability in biological environments is also a concern, since degradation can reduce their antibacterial effectiveness. It is also difficult to preserve antimicrobial activity while controlling degradation rates. Functionalized polysaccharides continue to face scalability and cost-effective production challenges. This theme would focus on the development, functionalization, and application of polysaccharides as antibiofilm and antifouling agents, emphasizing their role in promoting biocompatibility, preventing bacterial infections, and enhancing tissue engineering outcomes. Potential topics included, but not limited,
Polysaccharide-based hydrogels in antibiofilm and antifouling applications in tissue scaffolds
Functionalization of polysaccharides with antimicrobial peptides in bacterial properties for tissue engineering
Polysaccharide-coated nanoparticles in targeted antibiofilm activity for tissue engineering
Natural polysaccharides in sustainable antifouling coatings for biomedical implants
Polysaccharides in 3D-Bioprinted for antimicrobial performance of tissue engineering
Polysaccharide-based antifouling coatings for cardiovascular tissue engineering
Polysaccharides in combination with photothermal therapy for antibiofilm applications
Immobilization of enzymes on polysaccharides in biofilm degradation for tissue constructs
Polysaccharides self-healing hydrogel for skin regeneration
Polysaccharides for cartilage tissue engineering repair
Guest editors:
Dr. S. Anandhavelu
Assistant Professor, Department of Applied Chemistry, Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering, India.
Manuscript submission information:
Manuscripts should be submitted online at https://www2.cloud.editorialmanager.com/ijbiomac/default2.aspx
Please select “VSI: Antibacterial Polysaccharides" when submitting your manuscript to this special issue and indicate the actual article type in the cover letter.
Deadline for manuscript submission: 31 August 2025.
Keywords:
Tissue engineering
Polysaccharides
Protein
Antibiofilm
DNA
RNA
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