Computational and Bioinformatics Approaches in Marine Protein Research

In recent years, the marine environment has emerged as a rich source of novel proteins and enzymes with immense potential for biotechnological applications. This Topical Collection focuses on cutting-edge research utilizing computational and bioinformatics tools to explore, analyze, and model proteins, enzymes, and protein interaction networks in marine ecosystems, with a particular emphasis on work conducted in Southeast Asia.

The Collection aims to showcase innovative studies that bridge the gap between bioinformatics and marine science, highlighting the power of in silico approaches in unravelling the complexities of marine proteomes. We invite contributions that demonstrate the application of advanced computational methods, including but not limited to, sequence analysis, structural bioinformatics, molecular dynamics simulations, and systems biology approaches in the context of marine protein research.

Of particular interest are studies that:

• Employ novel algorithms or tools for marine protein prediction and characterization

• Utilize molecular dynamics to elucidate the function and behaviour of marine enzymes

• Apply network analysis to understand protein-protein interactions in marine organisms

• Develop or adapt existing bioinformatics pipelines for marine proteomics data

• Integrate multi-omics data to gain insights into marine protein function and evolution

By bringing together diverse research from across Southeast Asia, this Collection aims to foster collaboration, drive innovation, and accelerate the discovery and application of marine proteins in various fields, including biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and environmental science.

Keywords: marine proteins, bioinformatics, computational biology, protein modelling, molecular dynamics, enzyme function, protein-protein interactions, Southeast Asia, marine biotechnology, proteomics