Structural insights into disease mechanisms

Abstract

Uncovering the mechanisms underlying disease remains a central focus of biomedical research. In this dedicated Focus Issue of The FEBS Journal, we are delighted to highlight some excellent interdisciplinary original research and Review articles that combine fundamental structural insight with mechanistic implications for disease. These articles demonstrate the importance of structural insights in uncovering disease mechanisms across a range of biological systems and point to the pivotal role of appropriate disease models for studying them. Together, they reinforce the perspective that structural information is essential for unravelling the mechanistic basis of disease and consequently guiding the development of therapeutic strategies.