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Molecular Mechanisms of Biological Effects and Transport Processes

A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Biology".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2024 | Viewed by 506

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Dear Colleagues,

We invite you to submit research or review papers to our new Special Issue focused on molecular mechanisms of biological effects and transport processes. The Special Issue covers the elucidation of various events in biology and physiology at the molecular level. In the context of pharmacology, the elucidation of mechanisms in pharmacodynamics or pharmacokinetics is of interest. We also welcome results on novel bioactive compounds, drug candidates, targets, and novel mechanisms of previously published molecules. The Special Issue is not restricted to human biology; it also covers molecular mechanisms of effects and transport in other species. The submission of experimental or theoretical results (or their combination) is encouraged.

Dr. Csaba Hetényi
Dr. Uko Maran
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • interaction
  • enzyme
  • receptor
  • ligand
  • drug
  • ADMETox
  • QSAR
  • permeability
  • half-life
  • channel

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Unveiling the Role of Exosomes in the Pathophysiology of Sepsis: Insights into Organ Dysfunction and Potential Biomarkers
by Gizaw Mamo Gebeyehu, Shima Rashidiani, Benjámin Farkas, András Szabadi, Barbara Brandt, Marianna Pap and Tibor A. Rauch
Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2024, 25(9), 4898; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms25094898 - 30 Apr 2024
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Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are tools for intercellular communication, mediating molecular transport processes. Emerging studies have revealed that EVs are significantly involved in immune processes, including sepsis. Sepsis, a dysregulated immune response to infection, triggers systemic inflammation and multi-organ dysfunction, posing a life-threatening condition. [...] Read more.
Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are tools for intercellular communication, mediating molecular transport processes. Emerging studies have revealed that EVs are significantly involved in immune processes, including sepsis. Sepsis, a dysregulated immune response to infection, triggers systemic inflammation and multi-organ dysfunction, posing a life-threatening condition. Although extensive research has been conducted on animals, the complex inflammatory mechanisms that cause sepsis-induced organ failure in humans are still not fully understood. Recent studies have focused on secreted exosomes, which are small extracellular vesicles from various body cells, and have shed light on their involvement in the pathophysiology of sepsis. During sepsis, exosomes undergo changes in content, concentration, and function, which significantly affect the metabolism of endothelia, cardiovascular functions, and coagulation. Investigating the role of exosome content in the pathogenesis of sepsis shows promise for understanding the molecular basis of human sepsis. This review explores the contributions of activated immune cells and diverse body cells’ secreted exosomes to vital organ dysfunction in sepsis, providing insights into potential molecular biomarkers for predicting organ failure in septic shock. Full article
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