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Novel Insights into Developing Therapeutic Strategies for Neurological Disorders
edited by , Joanna A. Korecka and
submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 667 | Submission Open
Keywords: neurological disorders; RNA therapeutics; gene therapy; antisense oligonucleotides; gene editing; cell therapy; precision medicine; neurodegenerative diseases; neurodevelopmental disorders; neurogenetic disorders
Genomics and Cellular Mechanisms in Ovarian Cancer
edited by Hao Huang
submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 477 | Submission Open
Keywords: ovarian cancer; tumor heterogeneity; genomics and epigenomics; therapy resistance; tumor microenvironment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Tissues and Organs)
Cellular Origin of Glioma: From Triggers to Treatments
edited by Katherine Karakoula
submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 415 | Submission Open
Keywords: glioblastoma; brain tumour; tumour heterogeneity; targeted therapy; glioma stem cells
Regulation of Hormone Secretion from Islets in Health and Disease
edited by
submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 232 | Submission Open
Keywords: islet hormone secretion; paracrine signaling; autocrine regulation; intra-islet communication; islet cell plasticity; transdifferentiation; multi-hormonal dysregulation; circadian regulation; single-cell omics; islet inflammation and immune crosstalk
Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors: Molecular Mechanisms and Emerging Therapeutics
edited by
submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 150 | Submission Open
Keywords: sarcoma; bone and soft tissue tumors; molecular pathology; dysregulated signaling pathways; genetic and epigenetic alterations; therapeutic resistance; novel molecular biomarkers; therapeutic strategies; in vitro and in vivo models
Overcoming Resistance to Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors in Cancer: Mechanisms, Models, and Therapeutic Strategies
edited by Nai-Yun Sun, and
submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 118 | Submission Open
Keywords: immune checkpoint inhibitors; primary resistance; acquired resistance; tumor microenvironment; immune exhaustion; preclinical cancer models; genetic and epigenetic alterations; excluded/desert tumors; inflamed tumors; cancer immunotherapy
Molecular Mechanism of Liver Transplantation
edited by Carmen Peralta and Juan Carlos Cutrin
submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 4507 | Submission Open
Keywords: liver transplantation; ischemia-reperfusion injury; signaling pathways; graft dysfunction; sterile inflammation; liver regeneration; fatty grafts; normothermic machine perfusion; defatting strategies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Tissues and Organs)
Decoding the Complexity of Angiogenesis: Insights into Vascular Formation and Disease submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3930 | Submission Open
Keywords: angiogenesis; vasculogenesis; development; physiological angiogenesis; pathophysiology; cell– cell communication; cell signaling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cells of the Cardiovascular System)
Mechanisms of Antimicrobial Treatment in Human Diseases
edited by
submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3116 | Submission Open
Keywords: multidrug resistance; epidemiology; novel antimicrobial resistance traits
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cellular Pathology)
Biomolecular Condensates in Oncology and Immunology submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1797 | Submission Open
Keywords: liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS); biomolecular condensates; pro-oncogenic signaling; innate and adaptive immunity; transcriptional regulation; epigenetic regulation; condensate targeting; antiviral mechanisms; intercellular adhesion; cell migration and metastasis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cellular Immunology)
Progress of Nanoparticles in the Treatment of Cancers
edited by and Nafees Ahamad
submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1592 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoparticles; cancer treatment; cellular mechanisms; molecular biology; pathophysiology; drug delivery; drug resistance; immunotherapy; tumor microenvironment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cell Microenvironment)
Beyond Bystanders: The Emerging Roles of Glia in Brain Health and Disease
edited by
submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1133 | Submission Open
Keywords: astrocytes; microglia; oligodendrocytes; neuroinflammation; neuroimmunology; synaptic plasticity; blood– brain barrier; neuropsychiatric disorders
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cellular Neuroscience)
Molecular Anatomy and Function of Sensory Organs and Sensory Tissues
edited by
submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 353 | Submission Open
Keywords: sensory organ; sensory tissue; vision; hearing; skin; sensory structures of internal organs
(This special issue belongs to the Section Tissues and Organs)
New Insights into Astrocytes in Health and Disease
edited by
submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 165 | Submission Open
Keywords: astrocytes heterogeneity; blood-brain barrier (BBB); synaptic modulation; metabolic support; neuroinflammation; ageing; neurodegenerative disorders; neurodevelopmental disorders; stress response
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cellular Neuroscience)
Metabolic Reprogramming in Organ Fibrosis and Regeneration
edited by Melanie Tran and Dong Yang
submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 84 | Submission Open
Keywords: metabolic reprogramming; fibrosis; tissue regeneration; cellular metabolism; mitochondrial dysfunction; tissue repair and remodeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cellular Metabolism)
Molecular and Cellular Mechanisms of Insulin Secretion
edited by
submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 60 | Submission Open
Keywords: insulin secretion; beta-cells; pancreatic islets; diabetes; exocytosis; Ca2+
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cellular Metabolism)
Research on Islet Cell Biology
edited by Mazhar Kanak
submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 23 | Submission Open
Keywords: islet inflammation; hypoxia in islets; functional assessment of islets ex vivo and in vivo; islet stress and EVs as markers of stress; encapsulation strategies for islet transplantation; hot topics in islet and SC-beta cell transplantation
The Orchestration of Glial Cells in Health and Disease
edited by Keying Zhu
submission deadline 25 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1574 | Submission Open
Keywords: microglia; oligodendrocytes; astrocytes; myelin; neuroinflammation
Extracellular Vesicles Based Drug Delivery submission deadline 25 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 436 | Submission Open
Keywords: EV engineering; targeting; therapy; natural carrier; exosomes
Regenerating Poorly Vascularized Tissues
edited by Simone Pacini
submission deadline 25 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 279 | Submission Open
Keywords: regenerative medicine; avascular tissue; angiogenesis; vasculogenesis; cell-based medicinal products; bioengineered materials; cell transplantation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Tissues and Organs)
The Function of Stem Cells in the Biomedical Applications
edited by Rakesh Kumar Srivastava
submission deadline 25 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 116 | Submission Open
Keywords: stem cells; regenerative medicine; cell therapy; differentiation; disease modeling; tissue engineering; drug discovery
Novel Insights in Chronic Epilepsy—from Molecular Mechanisms to Future Therapies
edited by Kjell Heuser and
submission deadline 25 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 98 | Submission Open
Keywords: epilepsy; epileptogenesis; seizure mechanisms; neuroinflammation; glial cells; reactive gliosis; astrocytes; microglia; antiseizure medication
Cutaneous Regeneration and Tissue Engineering: From Hair Follicle Regeneration to Skin Restoration
edited by Soung-Hoon Lee
submission deadline 25 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 95 | Submission Open
Keywords: skin regeneration; hair follicle regeneration; tissue engineering; regenerative biology; biomaterial scaffolds; organoids and 3D skin models; wound healing; acellular matrices; exosome-based therapy; translational dermatology
Systemic Sclerosis: Cellular Mechanisms, Innovative Diagnostics and Advanced Therapeutics
edited by Muhammad Soyfoo
submission deadline 25 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 77 | Submission Open
Keywords: systemic sclerosis; fibrosis; myofibroblasts; immune dysregulation; endothelial dysfunction; extracellular matrix (ECM); autoimmune disease
Inflammation and Atherosclerosis: Emerging Mechanisms, Biomarkers and Therapeutic Opportunities
edited by Victoria McGilligan
submission deadline 25 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 67 | Submission Open
Keywords: atherosclerosis; inflammation; inflammatory biomarkers; anti-inflammatory therapies; plaque vulnerability; diagnostics and prognostics
The Dual Role of Extracellular Vesicles in Neurodegeneration: Disease Biomarkers and Drug Delivery Platforms Within the Matrix Microenvironment submission deadline 25 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 52 | Submission Open
Keywords: extracellular vesicles; neurodegenerative diseases; extracellular matrix; biomarkers; therapeutic applications; drug delivery
(This special issue belongs to the Section Intracellular and Plasma Membranes)
Diabetes-Induced Organ Damage: Cellular Mechanisms and Therapeutic Opportunities submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 39936 | Submission Open
Keywords: diabetes mellitus; vascular lesions; nephropathy; cardiomyopathy; neuropathy; retinopathy; therapeutic opportunities
(This special issue belongs to the Section Tissues and Organs)
New Research on Immunity and Inflammation in Cardiovascular Disease
edited by Pavel Poredoš
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 13595 | Submission Open
Keywords: inflammation; atherosclerosis; coronary artery disease; peripheral arterial disease; cerebrovascular disease; venous thromboembolic disease; circulating biomarkers; anti-innflammatory treatment of cardiovascular disease
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cells of the Cardiovascular System)
Exclusive Review Papers in Parkinson's Research
edited by and Ronald F. Pfeiffer
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 11740 | Submission Open
Keywords: Parkinson’ s disease; alpha-synuclein; substantia nigra; mitochondria; non-motor symptoms; dopamine; levodopa
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cellular Aging)
Role of Calpains in Health and Diseases
edited by and Peter A. Greer
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8824 | Submission Open
Keywords: calpain; physiology; biochemistry; disease; mutation; target; inhibitor
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cellular Pathology)
Emerging Topics in Smooth Muscle Cell Fate and Plasticity in Atherosclerosis submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6422 | Submission Open
Keywords: vascular smooth muscle cells; lineage tracing; fate mapping; VSMC plasticity; (single cell) (spatial) omics; vascular heterogeneity; atherosclerosis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cellular Pathology)
Pathology and Treatments of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
edited by Laxman Gangwani
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 6208 | Submission Open
Keywords: amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS); pathology; molecular mechanisms; treatments; symptom management; biological mechanisms; risk factors; innovative treatments
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cellular Pathology)
Myocardial Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury: Mechanisms and New Directions in Cardioprotection
edited by Sauri Hernandez-Resendiz
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 6084 | Submission Open
Keywords: myocardial infarction; heart failure; ischemia/reperfusion injury; no-reflow phenomenon; oxidative stress; cell death; cardiac metabolism; mitochondrial quality control; inflammation; cardioprotection
(This special issue belongs to the Section Tissues and Organs)
Study on Immune Activity of Natural Products
edited by Xiu-Min Li
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3413 | Submission Open
Keywords: natural products; bioactive compounds; immune activity; immunomodulation; inflammation; autoimmune diseases; immunotherapy; therapeutic potential
MicroRNAs: Regulators of Cellular Fate
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2273 | Submission Open
Keywords: microRNA targets; microRNA conservation; microRNA pathway; microRNA mimics; microRNA antagonist; disease biomarker
AMPK: From Mechanisms to New Therapies submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1487 | Submission Open
Keywords: metabolism; AMPK; cancer; biosensors; reproduction; metabolic disorders; therapies
The Role of T Cells and Cellular Signalling in Immune Diseases
edited by Daniela Gallo
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1475 | Submission Open
Keywords: T cells; autoimmune disorders; autoimmune endocrine disorders; targeted therapies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cellular Immunology)
Emerging Topics in Cachexia
edited by Gabriela Salim Ferreira De Castro
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1248 | Submission Open
Keywords: cachexia; skeletal muscle loss; adipose tissue loss; inflammation; sarcopenia; cancer; body composition; biomarkers
Protein and RNA Regulation in Cells
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 899 | Submission Open
Keywords: gene expression; post-transcriptional regulation; post-translational modifications; non-coding RNAs; regulatory networks; protein degradation; RNA decay
Extracellular Vesicles and Cell Therapies in Regenerative Nephrology and Urology
edited by and Ciro Tetta
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 762 | Submission Open
Keywords: extracellular vesicles (EVs); microRNA (miRNA); acute kidney injury (AKI); chronic kidney disease (CKD); glomerulonephritis; kidney transplantation; fibrosis; mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs); engineered EVs; single-cell and spatial omics; machine learning and artificial intelligence; ; precision nephrology; GMP manufacturing; regenerative medicine; biomarkers; artificial intelligence (AI)
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cell Microenvironment)
Understanding Nasal Inflammation: The Interplay of Diagnosis, Endotypes, and Environmental Shifts
edited by Simonetta Masieri and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 674 | Submission Open
Keywords: rhinology; allergy; immunology; environment; pollution; microbiome; inflammation; united airway disease; lymphocyte cells; interleukins
(This special issue belongs to the Section Tissues and Organs)
Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms in Gastrointestinal Diseases submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 538 | Submission Open
Keywords: gastrointestinal pathophysiology  ; epithelial– mesenchymal transition (EMT)  ; inflammation and immune regulation  ; tumor microenvironment  ; cell signaling pathways  ; stem cell biology in GI tract  ; molecular biomarkers  ; organoids and disease modeling  ; microbiome– host interactions  ; drug discovery
(This special issue belongs to the Section Tissues and Organs)
Retinoic Acid and Retinoid X Receptors - Series II submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 507 | Submission Open
Keywords: nuclear receptor signaling; retinoic acid receptor; retinoid X receptor; pharmacology; structure/function relationships; genomic and non-genomic signaling; post-translational modification; homeostasis and disease; development; origin and evolution
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cell Nuclei: Function, Transport and Receptors)
Kidney and Lung Disorders: The Role of Tubular and Alveolar Epithelia in Health, Disease, Infection, and Organ Crosstalk
edited by Aparna Renigunta and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 387 | Submission Open
Keywords: renal tubular disorders; alveolar lung diseases; transport mechanism; intracellular signaling; viral infection; crosstalk; dialysis; ventilation
Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms in Reproductive Biology and Fertility
edited by and Antonio Malvasi
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 314 | Submission Open
Keywords: gametogenesis; fertilization; fertility; endocrinology; implantation; gametogenesis regulation; embryo– maternal interaction; reproductive signaling; IVF; in vitro fertilization; ovarian stimulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Reproductive Cells and Development)
Recent Advances in Extracellular-Intracellular Communication and Cancer Therapies
edited by Ana Rita Carlos
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 304 | Submission Open
Keywords: extracellular matrix; ECM– cell communication; integrins; cytoskeleton; cancer therapies
Nuclear Pore Complex in Nanomedicine: Third Edition
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 291 | Submission Open
Keywords: intracellular transport; NPC; mitosis; nano; cancer; brain
Crossroad Between Oxidative Stress and DNA Damage and Repair in Stroke
edited by , and Moorthi Ponnusamy
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 244 | Submission Open
Keywords: oxidative stress; DNA damage; DNA repair; stroke; ischemic stroke; neuroinflamamtion; intracranial hemorrhagic stroke; neuronal death
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cellular Neuroscience)
The Cross-Talk Between Obesity and Metabolism
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 242 | Submission Open
Keywords: obesity; metabolic disorders; insulin resistance; adipose tissue; inflammation; glucose metabolism; lipid metabolism; cardiovascular disease; type 2 diabetes; therapeutic targets
Hematopoietic Cell Lines as Models for Leukemia and Lymphoma
edited by Stefan Nagel
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 199 | Submission Open
Keywords: hematopoiesis; leukemia; lymphoma; transcription factor; homeobox genes
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