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Update on Microalgae Metabolites

edited by

Eduardo Jacob-Lopes

and

Leila Queiroz Zepka

submission deadline 10 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1525 | Submission Open

Keywords: biosynthesis; culture conditions; bioactive compounds; biological activity; biorefinery; proteins; peptides; antifreeze proteins; enzymes; carbohydrates; exocellular polysaccharides; carbohydrate-binding proteins; lipids; fatty acids; chlorophylls; carotenoids; phycobiliproteins; vitamins; minerals; trace elements; sterols; secondary metabolites; downstream processing; purification; safety; regulatory issues; clinical tests

(This special issue belongs to the Section Microbiology)

Regulation of Cerebrovascular Resistance in Health and Disease: From Molecules to Humans

edited by

Akos Koller

submission deadline 11 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 661 | Submission Open

Keywords: cerebral blood flow; hemodynamic forces; cerebrovascular resistance; endothelium; smooth muscle; arachidonic acid metabolites; reactive oxygen species; molecular mediators; protein and mRNA expressions; brain disease conditions; transcranial Doppler measurement; EEG; lifestyle

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physiology and Pathology)

Molecular Mechanisms and Function Impact of Protein Modifications

edited by

Yie Hwa Chang

submission deadline 15 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 223 | Submission Open

Keywords: protein modifications; enzyme regulation; proteomics and functional; diversity disease mechanisms; diagnostic and therapeutic strategies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Proteins and Proteomics)

Cancer Treatment and Drug Resistance: 2nd Edition

edited by

Zhixiang Wang

and

Hamid Maadi

submission deadline 20 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 240 | Submission Open

Keywords: cancer treatment; drug resistance; cancer cell signaling; metastasis; apoptosis; cell cycle; novel therapies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pharmaceutical Science)

Cardioncology: From Molecular Mechanisms to Advanced Imaging and New Treatments

edited by

Carla Contaldi

, Giuseppe Pacileo and

Paolo Calabrò

submission deadline 21 Jul 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3509 | Submission Open

Keywords: cardiotoxicity; echocardiography; cardiac magnetic resonance; cardiac computed tomography; serum cardiac biomarkers; cancer therapy; arrhythmias; cardiotoxicity treatment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physiology and Pathology)

Emerging Knowledge on Human Immunodeficiency Virus

edited by

Giota Lourida

and

Dimitrios Paraskevis

submission deadline 22 Jul 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 7693 | Submission Open

Keywords: HIV; antiretroviral treatment; long-acting ART; pre-exposure prophylaxis; HIV surveillance; antiretroviral resistance; primary resistance; HIV epidemiology; special populations; cascade of care; HIV diagnosis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Emergency and Trauma Management

edited by Pietro Fransvea and Gabriele Sganga

submission deadline 22 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1526 | Submission Open

Keywords: acute care surgery; trauma; general surgery; minimally invasive surgery; emergency management

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Spinal Neuromodulation: From Basic and Translational Research to Clinical Practice

edited by

Alexander V. Ovechkin

submission deadline 25 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1739 | Submission Open

Keywords: spinal neuromodulation; translational neuroscience; spinal cord injury; neural plasticity; multi-disciplinary rehabilitation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Diagnosis, Treatment and Prognosis of Prostate Cancer

edited by

Juan Gómez Rivas

and Jesús Moreno Sierra

submission deadline 26 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 279 | Submission Open

Keywords: active surveillance; hormonal treatment; personalized medicine; prostate cancer; robotic surgery; targeted therapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Blood Rheology: Insights & Innovations

edited by Nadia Antonova

submission deadline 28 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1798 | Submission Open

Keywords: hemorheology ; microfluidics ; blood viscosity ; mechanobiology ; cellular mechanics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Advances in 5-Aminolevulinic Acid Applications in Medical and Healthcare

edited by Motowo Nakajima, Walter Stummer and Shun-ichiro Ogura

submission deadline 29 Jul 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1937 | Submission Open

Keywords: 5-aminolevulinic acid (5-ALA); heme; protoporphyrin IX; photodynamic diagnosis; fluorescence guided surgery; photodynamic therapy; cancer metastasis; reactive oxygen species (ROS); oxide radical; heme oxygenase 1 (HO-1); NF-E2-related factor 2 (Nrf2); anti-inflammation; mitochondrial disease; diabetes; infectious disease; malaria; COVID-19

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pharmaceutical Science)

Current Approaches and Future Directions in the Treatment of Gynecologic Tumors: Molecular Biology, Diagnostic Advancements and Targeted Therapeutic Strategies

edited by

Valentin Nicolae Varlas

submission deadline 30 Jul 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 14557 | Submission Open

Keywords: gynecologic tumors; cervical cancer; ovarian cancer; endometrial cancer; vulvar cancer; vaginal cancer; gestational trophoblastic disease; molecular mechanisms; diagnostic advancements; novel therapies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physiology and Pathology)

Clinical Update for Resuscitation Science

edited by Mitsuaki Nishikimi

submission deadline 30 Jul 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8351 | Submission Open

Keywords: resuscitation science; cardiac arrest; acute respiratory failure; acute circulatory failure; trauma

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Transformative Frontiers in Mental Health Treatment: Advances in Neuropsychopharmacology

edited by

Senthil Kumaran Satyanarayanan

and

Luca Steardo

submission deadline 30 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 240 | Submission Open

Keywords: neuropsychopharmacology; mental health; novel drug therapies; biomarkers; personalized medicine; psychiatric conditions; treatment innovation; pharmacogenomics; synaptic plasticity; neuroinflammation; neuroendocrine systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pharmaceutical Science)

Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prognosis of Neuroendocrine Neoplasms

edited by Pernille Holmager and

Zhiwei Hu

submission deadline 30 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 224 | Submission Open

Keywords: diagnosis; medical treatment; radionuclide treatment; prognosis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Advances in Upper Respiratory Tract Disorders and Head and Neck Cancers: From Pathophysiology to Innovative Approaches

edited by

Pei-Rung Yang

and

Geng-He Chang

submission deadline 30 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 152 | Submission Open

Keywords: inflammation; infection; cancer; respiratory tract; head and neck

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physiology and Pathology)

Cardiovascular Diseases: From Basic Research to Clinical Application—2nd Edition

edited by

Cristiana Bustea

and

Delia Mirela Tit

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 14 articles | Viewed by 21751 | Submission Open

Keywords: CVDs; risk factors; prevention; treatment; novelties in research; artificial intelligence

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Focus on Exercise Physiology and Sports Performance: 2nd Edition

edited by

Laikang Yu

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 10 articles | Viewed by 19710 | Submission Open

Keywords: exercise; physical activity; nutrition; exercise physiology; sports performance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physiology and Pathology)

The Effects of Neurosteroids on Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders

edited by Irina S. Balan

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 12930 | Submission Open

Keywords: pregnane neurosteroids; androstane neurosteroids; sulfated neurosteroids; neuroactive steroids; neurological disorders; psychiatric disorders; therapeutic potential; neuroprotective properties; anti-inflammatory properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physiology and Pathology)

Cornea and Anterior Eye Diseases: 2nd Edition

edited by

Raúl Martín

Sara Ortiz-Toquero

and Giancarlo Montani

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8375 | Submission Open

Keywords: cornea; anterior eye; corneal dystrophy; dry eye; ocular surface; ocular imaging; contact lenses; myopia control with contact lenses; contact lens complications; primary eye care

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

What Is New in Psychiatry and Psychopharmacology—2nd Edition

edited by

Donatella Marazziti

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7046 | Submission Open

Keywords: clinical psychiatry; biomarkers; psychopharmacology; addictions; agitations; pharmacological resistance; transcranial magnetic resonance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pharmaceutical Science)

Advances in the Structure and Function of Microbial Communities

edited by

Qing Hu

and

Xuliang Zhuang

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6765 | Submission Open

Keywords: microbial communities; ecosystem dynamics; community structure; functional diversity; interactions; ecological processes; sustainability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Microbiology)

Biological and Clinical Research of Germ Cells

edited by

Liana Bosco

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6736 | Submission Open

Keywords: germ cells; spermatozoa; oocytes; cumulus oocyte complex; sexually transmitted infections; ICSI; IVF; infertility; reproduction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cell Biology and Tissue Engineering)

Cardiovascular–Kidney–Metabolic (CKM) Syndrome

edited by Chien Yu Lin and

Ching-Chung Hsiao

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5759 | Submission Open

Keywords: cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome; mortality; biomarkers; epidemiology; environmental pollutants; gut microbiome; oxidative stress; metabolic syndrome; coronary heart disease; chronic renal failure; cardiovascular disease; cardiorenal syndrome; metabolic disorders; heart failure; diabetes and CKD; inflammation and CKM syndrome; multi-organ interaction; translational research in CKM

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Prognosis and Management of Dry Eye Disease

edited by

Hugo Pena-Verdeal

Alena Furdova

and

Jacobo Garcia-Queiruga

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4217 | Submission Open

Keywords: dry eye disease; dry eye epidemiology; dry eye management; dry eye natural course; meibomian gland dysfunction; evaporative dry eye; aqueous deficiency dry eye; artificial tear substitutes; tear film lipid layer; meibomian glands

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Biomarker Analysis for Sports Performance and Health

edited by

Domenico Martone

Johnny Padulo

and

Luca Paolo Ardigò

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3315 | Submission Open

Keywords: exercise physiology; bioenergetics; biology; human locomotion; performance analysis; sports sciences; training optimization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physiology and Pathology)

Updates on Respiratory Pathologies

edited by

Mieczyslaw Pokorski

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2475 | Submission Open

Keywords: respiratory disorders; chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; respiratory tract infection; pulmonary clinical treatment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physiology and Pathology)

Skin Cancer: From Molecular Basis to Therapy: 2nd Edition

edited by

Alvise Sernicola

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2468 | Submission Open

Keywords: nonmelanoma skin cancer; melanoma; cutaneous lymphoma; Kaposi sarcoma; skin-directed therapy; carcinogenesis; UV radiation; tumor predisposition syndrome

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Novel Therapies for Chronic Inflammatory Diseases and Autoimmune Diseases

edited by

Emina Karahmet Sher

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2381 | Submission Open

Keywords: chronic inflammatory diseases; autoimmune diseases; biomarker identification; innovative biologics; small-molecule inhibitors; gene editing technologies; cell-based therapeutics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Gastrointestinal Diseases: Innovations in Diagnostics, Therapeutics, and Prognosis

edited by Ľudovít Danihel

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1684 | Submission Open

Keywords: diagnostics; therapeutics; gastrointestinal diseases; artificial intelligence; clinical cases

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Inflammation and Natural Products: 2nd Edition

edited by

Azahara Rodríguez-Luna

Salvador González

and Irene García Domínguez

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1455 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural products; inflammation; biological activity; anti-inflammatory activity; antioxidant activity; anticancer potential; terrestrial products; marine products; phytochemistry; pharmacology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pharmaceutical Science)

Recent Advances in Lymphomas

edited by Magdalena Witkowska

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 902 | Submission Open

Keywords: lymphoma; cellular therapy; epigenetics; immunotherapy; targeted therapies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Pathological and Clinical Updates on Eye Diseases

edited by Pier Luigi Surico and

Rohan Bir Singh

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 657 | Submission Open

Keywords: ophthalmology; eye diseases; gene therapy; ocular surface; ocular immunology; cornea

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Advances in Wildlife Behavior and Biodiversity

edited by

Katarzyna Tajchman

and

Pawel Janiszewski

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 648 | Submission Open

Keywords: behavioral abnormalities; the ability to exhibit natural behavior; reduced genetic diversity; habitat loss; extinction of species; species rehousing; coexistence

(This special issue belongs to the Section Diversity and Ecology)

Structure, Activity, and Function of Protein Methyltransferases: 2nd Edition

edited by

Albert Jeltsch

and

Arunkumar Dhayalan

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 541 | Submission Open

(This special issue belongs to the Section Proteins and Proteomics)

Musculoskeletal Imaging: Innovations in Diagnostics and Interventional Therapies

edited by

Paolo Spinnato

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 265 | Submission Open

Keywords: magnetic resonance imaging; bone and bones; computed tomography; sarcoma; interventional radiology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Organ Predilection of Certain Gastrointestinal Diseases—Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Management

edited by

Monjur Ahmed

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 189 | Submission Open

Keywords: disease predilection in gastrointestinal tract; esophagus with certain diseases; stomach with certain diseases; duodenum with certain diseases; jejunum with certain diseases; ileum with certain diseases; colorectum with certain diseases

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physiology and Pathology)

Gynecological Cancer: Etiologic, Diagnostic, Prognostic, and Therapeutic Research

edited by

Violante Di Donato

and

Tullio Golia D’Augè

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 172 | Submission Open

Keywords: gynecological cancer; chemotherapy in gynecological cancers; radiation therapy in gynecological oncology; gynecological cancer biomarkers; cancer prevention; gynecological cancer immunotherapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Gene Editing of Large Mammals: 2nd Edition

edited by

Zhengxing Lian

Xuguang Du

and

Shou-Long Deng

submission deadline 1 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 129 | Submission Open

Keywords: gene editing; large mammals; molecular breeding; application prospect

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Science)

Current Trends in Obstructive Sleep Apnea

edited by Kimberly A. Hardin

submission deadline 15 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1114 | Submission Open

Keywords: obstructive sleep apnea ; diagnosis and biomarkers ; personalized treatment strategies ; clinical phenotypes ; innovative therapies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Natural Bioactives: Exploring Their Therapeutic Potential—2nd Edition

edited by

Dagmara Wróbel-Biedrawa

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 497 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioactive compounds; medicinal plants; bioactive metabolites with antioxidant properties; anti-inflammatory properties; antitumor properties; cytotoxic properties; antipsychotic properties; anxiolytic properties; neuroprotective properties; hypotensive properties; vasorelaxant properties; antimicrobial properties (antiviral; antibacterial; antifungal; and antiparasitic properties)

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pharmaceutical Science)

Environmental Stress and Adaptation: Molecular Mechanisms and Ecosystems Biodiversity

edited by

Mizanur Rahman

and

Takashi Asaeda

submission deadline 21 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 290 | Submission Open

Keywords: abiotic oxidative stress; aquatic biodiversity monitoring; reactive oxygen species; riparian and mangrove vegetation management; environmental DNA (eDNA) metabarcoding

(This special issue belongs to the Section Diversity and Ecology)

New Insights Into Artificial Intelligence in Medical Imaging

edited by

Luigi La Via

Antonino Maniaci

Caterina Gagliano

and Salvatore Lavalle

submission deadline 22 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 7209 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; machine learning; deep learning; image analysis; precision medicine; image-guided interventions; decision support systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Radiobiology and Nuclear Medicine)

Advances in Endovascular Therapies and Acute Stroke Management

edited by

Anna Podlasek

submission deadline 25 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 751 | Submission Open

Keywords: mechanical thrombectomy; endovascular reperfusion; stroke intervention technologies; acute ischemic stroke treatment; stroke imaging biomarkers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Applications of Molecular Dynamics to Biological Systems

edited by

Ron Elber

submission deadline 26 Aug 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1966 | Submission Open

Keywords: computer simulation; biophysical modeling; molecular dynamics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biochemistry, Biophysics and Computational Biology)

Hand Soft Tissue Disorders: Mechanisms and Therapeutic Advances

edited by Ishith Seth

submission deadline 26 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 949 | Submission Open

Keywords: dupuytren’ s disease; hand soft tissue disorders; genomics; biomarkers; artificial intelligence

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Pharmacology, Diagnosis and Treatments of Psychiatric Diseases

edited by Giuseppe Marano and

Marianna Mazza

submission deadline 26 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 323 | Submission Open

Keywords: mental health disorders; clinical psychology; psychopharmacology; treatment efficacy; neuroimaging techniques; personalized medicine; diagnosis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Emerging Applications of Nanobiotechnology in Medicine and Health

edited by Roshanak Khandanlou

submission deadline 28 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 176 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanobiotechnology; targeted drug-delivery; tissue engineering; cancer treatment; regenerative medicine; medical applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Cystic Fibrosis: A Disease with a New Face

edited by

Janice Wang

and Patricia A. Walker

submission deadline 29 Aug 2025 | 11 articles | Viewed by 32112 | Submission Open

Keywords: cystic fibrosis; CFTR modulator; CF newborn screening; CF nutrition; lung transplant in CF; CF family planning

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Applications of Dermatoscopy in Skin Diseases

edited by

Paweł Pietkiewicz

Enzo Errichetti

and

Cristian Navarrete

submission deadline 29 Aug 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 31222 | Submission Open

Keywords: melanoma; skin cancer; inflammoscopy; trichoscopy; ultraviolet reflectance dermatoscopy; skin of colour; basal cell carcinoma; squamous cell carcinoma; nevus; digital dermoscopy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

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