Advances in Structural Biology
Applications in Protein Structure, Function, and Disease
- 1st Edition - September 1, 2026
- Latest edition
- Editors: Anas Shamsi, Imtaiyaz Hassan, Moyad Shahwan, Belgin Sever
- Language: English
Advances in Structural Biology: Applications in Protein Structure, Function, and Disease offers a comprehensive, practical resource that bridges the latest experimental and comput… Read more
Description
Description
Advances in Structural Biology provides a detailed investigation into the latest developments in structural and computational biology, sharing insights into integrative methodologies that combine both traditional and emerging technologies. This resource is invaluable for advanced students, researchers, and professionals aiming to harness structural biology for innovative solutions in precision medicine and translational research.
Key features
Key features
• Examines the integration of molecular dynamics with omics data for deeper biological insights
• Demonstrates applications of structural biology for drug design and the treatment of various diseases
• Highlights advanced network analysis and AI applications in structural biology
• Offers real-world examples of docking, pharmacophore modeling, and molecular simulations
Readership
Readership
Table of contents
Table of contents
1. Unraveling Protein Function with Structural Biology Approaches
2. Bioinformatics Tools for Protein Modeling in Neurodegenerative Diseases
3. Bioinformatics Tools for Protein Modeling in Cancer
4. Unravelling protein folding and structural dynamics
Section II: Methodologies: Experimental and Integrative Techniques
5. Cryo-Electron Microscopy: Unlocking Protein Structures in Disease Biology
6. Computational and AI Methodologies for Big Data Analytics in Structural Biology
7. Big Data Analytics in Structural Biology and Bioinformatics
8. AI and machine learning in structural biology
9. Integrating structural and omics data for drug discovery
Section III: Applications
10. Applications of structural biology in drug discovery
11. Structural biology approaches in vaccine development
12. Structural Insights into Antiviral Drug Design: From Viral Targets to Therapeutic Leads
13. Structural bioinformatics in personalized medicine
14. Structural biology in understanding bacterial resistance
15. Structural biology approaches in Neurodegeneration and Aging
16. Structural biology of protein misfolding and aggregation in disease
17. Integrated structural approaches in immunotherapy
Section IV: Translational Biology
18. Structural and systems biology in cancer therapy
19. Structural biology in precision medicine and clinical translation
20. Future trends in structural biology
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: September 1, 2026
- Language: English
About the editors
About the editors
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Anas Shamsi
Dr. Anas Shamsi is an assistant research professor who leads the structure based drug design and discovery group at Centre of Medical and Bio-allied Health Sciences Research, Ajman University, UAE.
He specializes in computational biochemistry, protein folding, drug design and discovery, and therapeutic interventions for cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. Dr. Shamsi holds a PhD in Biochemistry from Aligarh Muslim University, India, and has contributed to over 150 publications in high-impact journals, with more than 4500 citations. With a strong interest in emerging technologies, he actively explores the integration of artificial intelligence into drug discovery workflows, aiming to accelerate the development of novel therapeutics. Dr. Shamsi is a member of the Royal Society of Biology (FRSB) and American Chemical Society (ACS), and has received numerous accolades, including the prestigious medals for his bachelor's and national level postdoctoral fellowships. With expertise in both experimental and computational approaches, he has secured multiple competitive research grants and awards.
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Imtaiyaz Hassan
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Moyad Shahwan
Dr. Moyad Shahwan is a professor of Clinical Biochemistry at Ajman University, UAE, with extensive expertise in biochemistry, drug design, molecular modeling, and the biochemical analysis of phytochemicals. He earned his PhD and MSc in Biochemistry from Aligarh University, India. Dr. Shahwan has published over 180 research articles in peer-reviewed journals and supervised more than 37 master's theses. His work has been recognized with multiple awards, including Ajman University's Best Researcher Award in 2021. As the Head of the Centre of Medical and Bio-Allied Health Sciences Research, Dr. Shahwan has led research initiatives and established new research groups and facilities. His deep expertise in clinical and biochemical research, particularly in diabetes mellitus and public health, makes him an invaluable editor for this book.
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Belgin Sever
Dr. Belgin Sever is currently an associate professor at the Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Anadolu University. Her research is mainly focused on the development of anticancer, antimicrobial, antidiabetic, anti-HIV and anti-ALS drug candidates, especially based on medicinal chemistry and computational chemistry disciplines. She received her MSc and PhD in Pharmaceutical Chemistry from Anadolu University, Faculty of Pharmacy in 2015 and 2019, respectively. After her PhD, she was accepted as a postdoctoral researcher of the Takeda Science Foundation International Fellowship Programme. During this time, she worked on anti-HIV drug development at Kumamoto University, Faculty of Life Sciences, Medicinal and Biological Chemistry Science Farm Joint Research Laboratory, Kumamoto, Japan.
Dr. Sever has received various awards, and has published many high quality articles in prestigious international peer-reviewed journals. She has served on various journal editorial boards, including as topic editor for the journals “Pharmaceuticals”, “Molecules” and “Life”.