The Section “Tissues and Organs” of Cells (ISSN: 2073-4409) is devoted to publishing original research on the organization of cells and subcellular and extracellular components at all levels, including the grouping and interrelations of cells in tissues and organs. It also focuses on the application of cells and matrices for the formation of more complex organs and tissues, including microphysiologic systems or organ-on-a-chip technologies. We also seek research on the lab-based generation of functional tissue or organs for transplant. We welcome manuscripts, including original research, review articles, communications, and technical notes, that encompass one or more of the topics described above and studies that link cells, matrices, cell biology, and assessments of physiological function. We are also interested in systems modeling studies that are based on original datasets.

All our readers can enjoy free and unlimited access to the full texts of all of the open access articles published in our journal. We welcome you to read our highly cited papers published in 2024, which are listed below.

1. “Anti-Inflammatory Role of the Klotho Protein and Relevance to Aging”
   by Gérald J. Prud’homme and Qinghua Wang
   Cells 2024, 13(17), 1413; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells13171413
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/13/17/1413
2. “Zinc and Diabetes: A Connection between Micronutrient and Metabolism”
   by Rahnuma Ahmad, Ronald Shaju, Azeddine Atfi and Mohammed S. Razzaque
   Cells 2024, 13(16), 1359; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells13161359
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/13/16/1359
3. “An OX-Tra’Ordinary Tale: The Role of OX40 and OX40L in Atopic Dermatitis”
   by Kaviyon Sadrolashrafi, Lily Guo, Robin Kikuchi, Audrey Hao, Rebecca K. Yamamoto, Hannah C. Tolson, Sara N. Bilimoria, Danielle K. Yee and April W. Armstrong
   Cells 2024, 13(7), 587; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells13070587
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/13/7/587
4. “Inflammatory Skin Diseases: Focus on the Role of Suppressors of Cytokine Signaling (SOCS) Proteins”
   by Antonia Cianciulli, Rosa Calvello, Chiara Porro, Dario Domenico Lofrumento and Maria Antonietta Panaro
   Cells 2024, 13(6), 505; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells13060505
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/13/6/505
5. “Insights into Disease Progression of Translational Preclinical Rat Model of Interstitial Pulmonary Fibrosis through Endpoint Analysis”
   by Anil H. Kadam and Jan E. Schnitzer
   Cells 2024, 13(6), 515; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells13060515
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/13/6/515
6. “In Vivo Effects of Bay 11-7082 on Fibroid Growth and Gene Expression: A Preclinical Study”
   by Tsai-Der Chuang, Nhu Ton, Shawn Rysling and Omid Khorram
   Cells 2024, 13(13), 1091; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells13131091
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/13/13/1091
7. “The Role of Vimentin in Human Corneal Fibroblast Spreading and Myofibroblast Transformation”
   by Miguel Miron-Mendoza, Kara Poole, Sophie DiCesare, Emi Nakahara, Meet Paresh Bhatt, John D. Hulleman and Walter Matthew Petroll
   Cells 2024, 13(13), 1094; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells13131094
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/13/13/1094
8. “Pro-Fibrotic Effects of CCL18 on Human Lung Fibroblasts Are Mediated via CCR6”
   by Kerstin Höhne, Annett Wagenknecht, Corinna Maier, Peggy Engelhard, Torsten Goldmann, Stephan J. Schließmann, Till Plönes, Martin Trepel, Hermann Eibel, Joachim Müller-Quernheim et al.
   Cells 2024, 13(3), 238; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells13030238
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/13/3/238
9. “Characterization of Organic Anion and Cation Transport in Three Human Renal Proximal Tubular Epithelial Models”
   by Tamara Meijer, Daniel da Costa Pereira, Olivia C. Klatt, Joanne Buitenhuis, Paul Jennings and Anja Wilmes
   Cells 2024, 13(12), 1008; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells13121008
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/13/12/1008
10. “Adipo-Epithelial Transdifferentiation in In Vitro Models of the Mammary Gland”
    by Jessica Perugini, Arianna Smorlesi, Samantha Acciarini, Eleonora Mondini, Georgia Colleluori, Chiara Pirazzini, Katarzyna Malgorzata Kwiatkowska, Paolo Garagnani, Claudio Franceschi, Maria Cristina Zingaretti et al.
    Cells 2024, 13(11), 943; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells13110943
    Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/13/11/943