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Emerging and Promising Keywords in Biomolecules and Therapeutics for 21st Century Diseases
Summary
This editorial for a special issue identified micro- and nanoplastics alongside obesity, fibrosis, and metabolic disorders as key emerging health threats of the 21st century, and introduced promising biomolecular and therapeutic research directions. The issue aimed to explore new treatments and biomarkers for diseases increasingly linked to environmental plastic exposure.
Recent technological advancements and environmental changes are leading to an increase in various diseases such as obesity, fibrosis, metabolic disorders, and degenerative diseases associated with aging. Additionally, micro- and nanoplastics are emerging as as potential contributors to many of these conditions, posing a serious threat to human health. This special issue aims to explore new directions and opportunities for future drug development through recent review articles published in the issue, focusing on these key medical topics.