BBA Special Issues

AAA ATPases: structure and function

Mon, 2 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT

In this special issue of BBA Molecular Cell Research on “Structure and Function of AAA Proteins”, we review the features and motifs that define AAA proteins and discuss the role of AAA+-proteins in a wide variety of cellular functions. AAA+ proteins play important roles in numerous cellular activities, including proteolysis, protein folding, membrane trafficking, cytoskeleton stability, organelle biogenesis, gene expression, DNA replication, and intracellular motility. We describe these cellular activities mediated by selected AAA+ proteins and pay special attention to the question of how AAA+ proteins use conserved mechanistic principles to accomplish these diverse biological actions.

Systems Biology of Microorganisms edited by Marcus Krantz and Stefan Hohmann

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 12:00:00 GMT

In this special issue of BBA General Subjects, we will give an overview of the field of Microbial Systems Biology. You will find contribution from leading scientists from both theoretical and experimental disciplines discussing recent developments and future perspectives. Like the stimulating Systems Biology of Microorganisms meeting in Paris that constitute its basis, this special issue aims for a comprehensive reflection of the field that will stimulate, enlighten and inspire both old and new system biologists.

Epigenetic control of cellular and developmental processes in plants special issue available online

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 12:00:00 GMT

The special issue on “Epigenetic control of cellular and developmental processes in plants” brings together plant researchers to discuss past, present and future aspects of epigenetics and development attempting at integrating knowledge on epigenetic mechanisms with cellular and developmental processes in plants.

Allosteric cooperativity in respiratory proteins special issue now online!

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 12:00:00 GMT

This Special Issue is published on the occasion of the Bari International Workshop on “Allosteric cooperativity in soluble, membrane bound hemoproteins and related membrane systems.” Bari, May 29th 2010.

Regulation of Signaling and Cellular Fate through Modulation of Nuclear Protein Import Special issue now online!

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 12:00:00 GMT

This special issue provides a state-of-the art insight into the basic mechanics of nuclear transport in terms of the players, targeting signals, regulatory mechanisms and important kinetic parameters.

Regulation of photosynthetic electron transport - special issue edited by Toshiharu Shikanai now online

Mon, 6 Jun 2011 12:00:00 GMT

This special issue of BBA-Bioenergetics highlights recent advances of our understanding on how photosynthetic electron transport is regulated in response to changes in light environments

Mitochondria and Cardioprotection BBA special issue now online

Mon, 6 Jun 2011 12:00:00 GMT

This issue is aimed at reviewing the processes triggered by I/R that alter mitochondria, the signaling pathways that maintain mitochondrial function counteracting myocardial I/R injury, and the pharmacological approaches that act at the mitochondrial level to protect against derangements induced by I/R.

Bioenergetics of Cancer - Edited by Rodrigue Rossignol

Mon, 2 May 2011 12:00:00 GMT

These are exciting times in the field of tumor bioenergetics and this special issue reflects the recent advances in basic science that will support the development of anti-cancer bioenergetic medicine.

Special Section: Protein translocation across or insertion into membranes

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 12:00:00 GMT

The aim of this special issue is to provide an up-to-date view of the protein-translocation field.

Nanotechnologies - Emerging Applications in Biomedicine

Fri, 4 Feb 2011 12:00:00 GMT

The scope of this special issue is to make biomedical researchers aware of the plethora of technologies available, which may allow each researcher to address a problem they previously believed was impossible to approach.

The 26S proteasome: When degradation is just not enough!

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 12:00:00 GMT

The focus of this short special edition is the emerging evidence that while playing a crucial role in protein degradation we are beginning to see an expansion in the repertoire of this important biochemical complex.

Issue including the Special Section: Zebrafish Models of Neurological Diseases

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 12:00:00 GMT

Edited by W.T. Allison. The subsequent contributions consider technical opportunities and challenges of using zebrafish genetics and behavioural outputs in Neurology, and the issue ends with the promise provided by zebrafish to understand regeneration of

Viral Ion Channels

Tue, 21 Dec 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Edited by Wolfgang B. Fischer.This special issue aims to present a summary of the state of the art on viral channel proteins written by experts in the field. A general overview of how many channels exist is reported.

Molecular Basis of Multiple Sclerosis

Mon, 20 Dec 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Edited by Alexandre Prat. The current special issue of BBA is certainly not a thorough review on the topic of molecular and cellular events involved in the pathophysiology of MS.

Small molecule modulators of chromatin and co activators - A link between Epigenetics and Gene expression

Tue, 7 Dec 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Edited by Tapas K. Kundu

Cytochrome P450: Structure, biodiversity and potential for application - new BBA Proteins and Proteomics special issue online!

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Edited by R. Bernhardt, C. Jung, I. Schuster and P. Anzenbacher - This Special Issue of Biochimica and Biophysica Acta is dedicated to our teacher and/or long-term colleague and friend Klaus Ruckpaul on the occasion of his 80th birthday.

Human and Murine Redox Protein Atlases - latest special issue BBA General Subjects

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Delineating the expression levels of various redox proteins in cells and tissues and organs is an important step toward understanding the role of these proteins in normal and pathological states. That delineation is the focus of this special issue.

BBA - Bioenergetics: Quinone Binding and Catalysis Special Issue now online

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 12:00:00 GMT

This special issue intends to build on the exciting science presented and discussed at the meeting entitled "Quinone Binding and Catalysis" held in 2008 as a satellite to the 15th European Bioenergetics Conference (EBEC) in Dublin, Ireland

Arterial Hypertension - latest special issue in BBA Molecular Basis of Disease now available

Fri, 5 Nov 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Edited by Wilhelm Schoner "this collection of reviews by leading scientists in the field reports on the signal transduction mechanisms of blood pressure-regulating hormones...."

Delivery of Therapeutic Molecules: - From Bench to Bedside now online!

Fri, 5 Nov 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Edited by G. Divita and R. Brasseur (Volume 1798, Issue 12, Pages 2177-2314 (December 2010))

Estrogen Actions in the Brain - Latest Special Issue in BBA General Subjects now online

Tue, 14 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT

The purpose of this issue is to bring together a compilation of the most recent research insights on the action of estrogen in the brain written by a cross-disciplinary team of eminent clinical and basic investigators in the field.

Ferritin: Structures, Properties and Applications, Edited by F. Bou-Abdallah

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 12:00:00 GMT

In this special issue, recent advances and approaches addressing structural, biophysical and biochemical properties of a variety of ferritins and ferritin-like proteins are discussed

16th European Bioenergetics Conference 2010

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 12:00:00 GMT

The 16th European Bioenergetics Conference marks the thirtieth anniversary of EBECs. This issue contains 87 review and experimental papers based on plenary, special evening and parallel session lectures. It thus presents a broad overview of today's bioene

BBA - Biomembranes - Special Issue: Microscopy Imaging of Membrane Domains

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Edited by Luis Bagatolli, the aim of this special issue is to present a dedicated overview of the study of lipid domains in different membrane model systems (Langmuir films, planar bilayers, giant unilamellar vesicles) including cellular membranes.

BBA-Molecular Cell Research Special Issue: Molecular Chaperones and Intracellular Protein Transport

Thu, 20 May 2010 12:00:00 GMT

It is now recognized that chaperones accompany proteins in all periods of their biogenesis, including synthesis, membrane translocation, folding, assembly, and disposal. How the common features of chaperones and other protein biogenesis factors are employ