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Exploring the Structural and Functional Diversity of Proteins: Foundations of Life and Biological Complexity
edited by Jiabei Lin
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1223 | Submission Open
Keywords: AAA+ protein; RNA-binding protein; protein kinase; PTMs; protein structure; function; and diseases; protein and RNA homeostasis; neurodegeneration; cancer
G Protein-Coupled Receptors and Diseases
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 901 | Submission Open
Keywords: G protein-coupled receptor; taste receptor; microbiome; cancer; aging; neurodegenerative disease; cardiovascular disease; pulmonary hypertension; cell survival; cell death; apoptosis; autophagy; necroptosis; ferroptosis; proliferation
Sex Differences in Cardiovascular Structure and Function—from Mechanisms to Therapeutics submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 824 | Submission Open
Keywords: cardiovascular diseases; sex hormones; sex differences; vascular and cell signaling; therapeutic targets
Development and Characterization of Innovative In Vitro Models
edited by Fengyan Deng and Chongbei Zhao
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 697 | Submission Open
Keywords: 3D organoid development; iPSC; iPSC reprogramming; primary cell derivation; cell immortalization; disease model development; stem cell therapy; molecular biology; cell signaling
Molecular and Cellular Mechanisms of Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
edited by Robert Sharp and
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 435 | Submission Open
Keywords: T1D; autoimmunity; type 1 diabetes; single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs); viral/bacterial pathogens; T-cell biology; inflammation; pancreatic beta cells; immunoregulatory; molecular biology; cellular biology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cellular Pathology)
Exploring Morphological Changes and Diversity in Cancer
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 359 | Submission Open
Keywords: morphology; heterogeneity; cancer; phenotype; shape
Circadian Rhythms in Action: Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms Revealed by Model Organisms submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 225 | Submission Open
Keywords: circadian rhythm; molecular regulation; cellular mechanisms; model organisms; time-restricted feeding; metabolism; aging; neurodegeneration
Role of Lysosomes in Mediating Cancer Drug Resistance
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 215 | Submission Open
Keywords: drug resistance; autophagic cell death; lysosomal-mediated cell death; autophagy; apoptosis; lysosomal exocytosis; lysosomal sequestration; tumor microenvironment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cell Microenvironment)
Cellular and Molecular Basis of Brain Tumor
edited by , Tomasz S. Mandat, Grzegorz Turek and Radosław Mlak
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 208 | Submission Open
Keywords: brain tumor; glioma; tumor microenvironment; molecular oncology; epigenetics; tumor stem cells; biomarkers; therapeutic resistance; non-coding RNA; translational research
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cellular Pathology)
Molecular Mechanisms of Drug Delivery in Ophthalmology
edited by Alekha K. Dash and Surabhi Shukla
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 185 | Submission Open
Keywords: drug delivery; ophthalmology; nanocarriers; ocular barriers; molecular transport; targeted therapy; ocular gene delivery
(This special issue belongs to the Section Tissues and Organs)
Brain Insulin Resistance in Neurodegenerative Disorders and Its Treatments
edited by Konrad Talbot
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 183 | Submission Open
Keywords: Alzheimer’ s disease; brain insulin resistance; Down syndrome; incretin receptor agonist; insulin; insulin resistance; multiple system atrophy; neurodegenerative disease; Parkinson’ s disease
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cellular Neuroscience)
Inflammatory Signaling and Vascular Dysfunction in Atherosclerosis
edited by and Jianzhong Shen
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 166 | Submission Open
Keywords: inflammation in atherosclerosis; atherothrombosis; cell signaling
Emerging Cell Therapies and Regenerative Approaches in Pulmonary Medicine
edited by Renata Kelly Da Palma
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 158 | Submission Open
Keywords: cell therapy; lung diseases; tissue regeneration
(This special issue belongs to the Section Tissues and Organs)
Extracellular Vesicles in Reproductive Communication: From Gametogenesis to Implantation
edited by and Osvaldo Bogado Pascottini
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 140 | Submission Open
Keywords: extracellular vesicles; reproductive biology; gametogenesis; oocyte maturation; embryo-maternal communication; implantation; reproductive disorders; epigenetic regulation; EV Cargo; intercellular signaling
Regulatory Mechanisms of Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells and Immune Cells in Vascular Disease Progression
edited by and
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 135 | Submission Open
Keywords: vascular smooth muscle cells; immune cells; inflammation; vascular disease; atherosclerosis; aneurysm; cellular crosstalk; phenotypic transition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cells of the Cardiovascular System)
Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms of Heart Development
edited by Jun K. Takeuchi
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 135 | Submission Open
Keywords: heart development; cardiovascular; epigenetics; cell fate; differentiation; cardiac growth; cardiac morphogenesis; heart regeneration; cardiac organoid
Immunotherapy-Induced Cardiotoxicity: Unraveling the Immune Landscape of Myocarditis
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 130 | Submission Open
Keywords: immunotherapy; immune checkpoints; adoptive cell therapy; cardiac adverse events; cardiac inflammation; immune checkpoint inhibitor associated myocarditis; cardiac immune landscape; innate immune response; adaptive immune response; myeloid cells; macrophages; antigen presentation & phagocytosis; T cells; T cell clonality; cytokines; chemokines; chemotaxis; immune crosstalk; immune– stromal crosstalk; multi-omics
Mitochondria Beyond Energy: Signaling, Immunity, and Cell Fate submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 129 | Submission Open
Keywords: mitochondria; stem cells; cell fate; organogenesis; immunometabolism
Cancer and Vessels: Insights at the Cellular and Molecular Levels
edited by Francesco Pezzella and Tom Donnem
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 126 | Submission Open
Keywords: angiogenesis; vessel co-option; tumor microenvironment; tumor blood vessels; tumor vasculature; metastasis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cellular Pathology)
New Advances in Cardiac and Vascular Physiology
edited by Robert M. Lust
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 125 | Submission Open
Keywords: environmental exposure; immune responses; remodeling; receptors; ischemia; pre-conditioning; post-conditioning; heart failure
(This special issue belongs to the Section Tissues and Organs)
Skeletal Muscle Aging and Regeneration: Mitochondrial Health, Molecular Signaling, and Therapeutic Interventions
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 120 | Submission Open
Keywords: aging; skeletal muscle; regeneration; satellite cells; muscle stem cells; muscle wasting; mitochondria; fibro-adipogenic progenitor cells; repair
B Cells in Action: Interaction Dynamics and Functional Decisions
edited by Michael L. Atchison and
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 99 | Submission Open
Keywords: B cell development and differentiation; adaptive immunity; germinal center B cell; class-switch recombination; immunosuppression; cytokines; inflammation; epigenetic regulation; metabolic reprogramming; immune response
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cellular Immunology)
Cellular and Molecular Pathways in Immune Tolerance and Autoimmune Regulation
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 98 | Submission Open
Keywords: immune tolerance; autoimmune regulation; immune homeostasis; regulatory T cells; regulatory B cells; cytokine networks; molecular mechanisms; therapeutic strategies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cellular Immunology)
Molecular Mechanisms and Therapeutic Strategies for Skeletal Muscle Disorders submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 94 | Submission Open
Keywords: skeletal muscle; muscular disorders; myokines; muscle regeneration; muscle atrophy; inflammation; stress response; myoblast
DNA Damage and Repair in Targeted Cancer Therapy
edited by Mohd Saleem Dar, Sajad Ahmad Bhat and
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 94 | Submission Open
Keywords: cancer cells; DNA damage and repair mechanism; genome organization; BER; NER; MMR; HR; and NHEJ; targeted therapy; inhibitors/PROATCS; drug resistance; drug toxicity; biomarkers; personalized medicine
Epigenetic and Cellular Regulation in Hematologic Disorders
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 87 | Submission Open
Keywords: epigenetics; hematologic disorders; leukemia; myelodysplastic syndrome; thrombosis; thrombocytopenia; bleeding
Advances in Ion Channel Biology: From Molecular Mechanisms to Therapeutic Targets
edited by Shridhar Sanghvi, and
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 87 | Submission Open
Keywords: ion channels; electrophysiology; cryo-electron microscopy; channelopathy; membrane protein; gating mechanism; structural biology
Cellular Mechanisms and Therapeutic Potentials of Neurodevelopmental Defects submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 85 | Submission Open
Keywords: neurodevelopmental disorders; neuronal connectivity; precocious therapies; synaptic plasticity; neurogenesis; glial function
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cellular Neuroscience)
Cellular Responses to Heavy Metals: From Intestinal Uptake to Disease submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 75 | Submission Open
Keywords: cadmium (Cd) bioavailability; heavy metal intestinal uptake; heavy metal-induced cardiotoxicity; heavy metal-induced neurotoxicity; heavy metal-induced osteotoxicity; heavy metals and malignancies
Endometrial Cancer: From Molecular Mechanisms to Therapeutic Approaches
edited by Tomaž Büdefeld and
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 70 | Submission Open
Keywords: endometrial cancer; genetic mutation; epigenetics; cell signaling; TIME; metastasis; biomarker; therapy; drug delivery; risk factor
Decoding Heart Failure: From Mechanisms to Treatment
edited by and Dirk L. Brutsaert
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 57 | Submission Open
Keywords: heart failure; pathological process; molecular mechanisms; cellular mechanisms; genetic mechanisms; therapeutic target
Stem Cell-Based Strategies for Cardiac Tissue Engineering and Regeneration
edited by Munira Xaymardan and
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 46 | Submission Open
Keywords: cardiac tissue engineering; stem cells; cardiomyocytes; cardiac organoids; engineered heart tissues; biomaterials; scaffolds; gene therapy; RNA reprogramming; cardiac fibrosis; cardiac regeneration; myocardial repair; translational studies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Stem Cells)
Modeling Lung Regeneration and Injury Responses Using Organoids and Engineered Niches
edited by Tristan Frum
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 41 | Submission Open
Keywords: lung biology; regeneration; stem cells; intra- and extracellular signaling; cell techniques; organoids; bioengineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Tissues and Organs)
Advancements in Research on Metabolic Syndrome
edited by Gautam Kumar Pandey
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 40 | Submission Open
Keywords: metabolic syndrome; multi-omics; insulin resistance; cell signaling in metabolic disease
Molecular Bases Underlying Early Embryonic Development in Mammals
edited by , Julio Ávila Marrero and Angela Palumbo
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 36 | Submission Open
Keywords: embryonic development; early embryogenesis; gene expression; miRNA profile; reproductive physiology; cell signalling; embryo quality; developmental competence; in vitro embryo culture
(This special issue belongs to the Section Reproductive Cells and Development)
Cellular Metabolism and Immune Regulation in Cancer Progression and Metastasis
edited by Xu Jing
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 24 | Submission Open
Keywords: cellular metabolism; tumor immunology; cancer progression; metastasis; immunometabolism; metabolic reprogramming; tumor microenvironment; immune evasion; cancer therapy; metabolic biomarkers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cellular Metabolism)
Human Pluripotent Stem Cells and Organoids: Current Trends and Future Perspectives submission deadline 1 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 874 | Submission Open
Keywords: human pluripotent stem cells; organoids; disease modeling; regenerative medicine; genome editing; single-cell omics; tissue engineering; drug discovery; precision medicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Stem Cells)
Molecular Mechanisms of Fibrosis in Chronic Liver Diseases
edited by , Regina Golan-Gerstl and Ihab Ansari
submission deadline 1 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 209 | Submission Open
Keywords: liver fibrosis; MASH; immune checkpoints; epigenetic regulation; hepatic stellate cells (HSCs); antifibrotic therapy; molecular mechanisms; inflammation; ROS
Mechanisms, Biomarkers, and Therapeutics of Neurodegeneration
edited by
submission deadline 1 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 24 | Submission Open
Keywords: neurodegeneration; biomarkers; mechanistic studies; protein aggregation; protein degradation; neuroinflammation; targeted therapies; genetics; precision medicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cellular Neuroscience)
Macrophages in Cancer: Immunosuppression, Immunoregulation, and Immunotherapy
edited by
submission deadline 5 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 12126 | Submission Open
Keywords: macrophage; immunosuppression; immunoregulation; immunotherapy; tumor immune microenvironment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cellular Immunology)
Novel Insights into Molecular Mechanisms and Therapy of Myeloma
edited by and
submission deadline 10 Jun 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 18623 | Submission Open
Keywords: multiple myeloma; CAR-T therapy; relapse; methylation; drug resistance; treatment strategy; molecular mechanism; novel target; biomarker
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cellular Pathology)
Advances in Pulmonary Fibrosis
edited by Sergio Piñeiro Hermida
submission deadline 10 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1348 | Submission Open
Keywords: pulmonary fibrosis; animal models; biomarkers; experimental therapeutics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cellular Pathology)
Molecular Mechanisms of Cardiac Repair and Regeneration
edited by Mahesh Thirunavukkarasu
submission deadline 10 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 115 | Submission Open
Keywords: cardiac repair and regeneration; cardiomyocyte; cardiac fibrosis; signaling pathways; immune regulation; extracellular vesicles; stem cell therapies; epigenetics; biomarkers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cells of the Cardiovascular System)
The Metabolic Edge: How Cancer Cells Adapt, Survive, and Resist Therapy
edited by
submission deadline 10 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 96 | Submission Open
Keywords: cancer metabolism; metabolic rewiring; therapy resistance; metabolic plasticity; nutrient uptake; mitochondrial remodeling; tumor microenvironment; metabolic vulnerabilities
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cellular Metabolism)
Lipid Mediators in Cardiometabolic Regulation and Disease
edited by Adeniyi Michael Adebesin
submission deadline 10 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 53 | Submission Open
Keywords: lipid mediators; lipoprotein; fatty acid metabolites; cellular membranes; cardiometabolic regulation; cellular metabolism; adipogenesis; signaling pathways; receptors; lipid transport proteins
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cellular Metabolism)
The Role of Oxidative Stress in Cardiovascular Diseases—2nd Edition
edited by and
submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3868 | Submission Open
Keywords: oxidative stress; antioxidants; apoptosis; atherosclerosis; blood vessel; heart failure; hypertension; inflammation; mitochondria; microcirculation; reactive oxygen species
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cells of the Cardiovascular System)
Cellular Origin of Glioma: From Triggers to Treatments
edited by Katherine Karakoula
submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 378 | Submission Open
Keywords: glioblastoma; brain tumour; tumour heterogeneity; targeted therapy; glioma stem cells
Novel Insights into Developing Therapeutic Strategies for Neurological Disorders
edited by , Joanna A. Korecka and
submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 221 | Submission Open
Keywords: neurological disorders; RNA therapeutics; gene therapy; antisense oligonucleotides; gene editing; cell therapy; precision medicine; neurodegenerative diseases; neurodevelopmental disorders; neurogenetic disorders
Regulation of Hormone Secretion from Islets in Health and Disease
edited by
submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 215 | 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
Genomics and Cellular Mechanisms in Ovarian Cancer
edited by Hao Huang
submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 159 | Submission Open
Keywords: ovarian cancer; tumor heterogeneity; genomics and epigenomics; therapy resistance; tumor microenvironment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Tissues and Organs)
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