Translational Fungal Biology and Applied Mycology

It is common practice to use the fungi, particularly yeasts, not only as fundamental biological models but also as hosts for the manufacture of a wide variety of proteins and compounds. Researchers who have worked in the community over the years have discovered and created a number of species of yeast that are appropriate for the industrial production of small molecule medicines, proteins, enzymes, vaccines, and other important products. In addition to their function as a host, fungal cells are also put through a variety of tests, which might involve anything from screening harmful environmental pollutants to anticancer medications testing.

This special issue aims to investigate the application of fungi in biotechnology, medicine and environmental sustainability. It covers the following topics:

1) Explore the molecular biology of the host-fungus interaction, including genomics, transcriptomics, metabolomics and proteomics.

2) Application of fungi to create novel bio based materials

3) Application of fungi to combat issues including environmental pollution, plant and animal health.

The original research articles, systematic reviews, mini-reviews, prospects, opinions, case reports, tools, and methods that describe the use of yeast or fungal cells for in vivo screening, vaccine development, drug delivery, protein expression and purification, creation of virus-like particles, nanobodies, and small molecule synthesis are all welcome to be submitted for this special issue. Papers on the utilization of fungal species in metabolic engineering for the synthesis of biomolecules, the bioconversion or biotransformation of chemicals, and environment- and agriculture-based research are also welcome. Methodological articles that address the development of novel approaches or techniques for using fungal cells in capacity for industrial or biotechnological purposes are also encouraged.