The “Molecular and Translational Medicine” Section publishes reviews and original peer-reviewed papers which aim to cover studies concerning disease pathogenesis at the molecular or physiological level, as well as the basic preclinical, clinical, and translational aspects. We encourage scientists to submit their results that have the potential for application in human disease, as well as research obtained from clinical trials or animal models of human diseases, with the potential to shed light on the underlying causes of various human diseases and cancer, to develop future human medicines, medical devices, and diagnostics. In this context, we are pleased to feature some recently published papers on molecular and translational medicine in Biomedicines (ISSN: 2227-9059), which will provide valuable insights into this exciting field.

1. “The Role of Glutamate Receptors in Epilepsy”
by Tsang-Shan Chen, Tzu-Hsin Huang, Ming-Chi Lai and Chin-Wei Huang
Biomedicines 2023, 11(3), 783; https://doi.org/10.3390/biomedicines11030783
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9059/11/3/783

2. “From NAFLD to MAFLD: Definition, Pathophysiological Basis and Cardiovascular Implications”
by Andrea Boccatonda, Lorenzo Andreetto, Damiano D’Ardes, Giulio Cocco, Ilaria Rossi, Susanna Vicari, Cosima Schiavone, Francesco Cipollone and Maria Teresa Guagnano
Biomedicines 2023, 11(3), 883; https://doi.org/10.3390/biomedicines11030883
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9059/11/3/883

3. “Efficacy of Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Post-COVID-19: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis”
by Erika Meléndez-Oliva, Oliver Martínez-Pozas, Juan Nicolás Cuenca-Zaldívar, Jorge Hugo Villafañe, Laura Jiménez-Ortega and Eleuterio A. Sánchez-Romero
Biomedicines 2023, 11(8), 2213; https://doi.org/10.3390/biomedicines11082213
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9059/11/8/2213

4. “Steatotic Liver Disease: Metabolic Dysfunction, Alcohol, or Both?”
by Katharina Staufer and Rudolf E. Stauber
Biomedicines 2023, 11(8), 2108; https://doi.org/10.3390/biomedicines11082108
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9059/11/8/2108

5. “Effects of a Combination of Empagliflozin Plus Metformin vs. Metformin Monotherapy on NAFLD Progression in Type 2 Diabetes: The IMAGIN Pilot Study”
by Alfredo Caturano, Raffaele Galiero, Giuseppe Loffredo, Erica Vetrano, Giulia Medicamento, Carlo Acierno, Luca Rinaldi, Aldo Marrone, Teresa Salvatore, Marcellino Monda et al.
Biomedicines 2023, 11(2), 322; https://doi.org/10.3390/biomedicines11020322
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9059/11/2/322

6. “Impact of Hyper- and Hypo-Uricemia on Kidney Function”
by Junichiro Miake, Ichiro Hisatome, Katsuyuki Tomita, Tadahiro Isoyama, Shinobu Sugihara, Masanari Kuwabara, Kazuhide Ogino and Haruaki Ninomiya
Biomedicines 2023, 11(5), 1258; https://doi.org/10.3390/biomedicines11051258
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9059/11/5/1258

7. “Air Pollution as a Risk Indicator for Periodontitis”
by Crystal Marruganti, Hye-Sun Shin, Seon-Ju Sim, Simone Grandini, Andreina Laforí and Mario Romandini
Biomedicines 2023, 11(2), 443; https://doi.org/10.3390/biomedicines11020443
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9059/11/2/443

8. “Therapeutic Potential of Cannabis: A Comprehensive Review of Current and Future Applications”
by Zach J. Leinen, Rahul Mohan, Lakmini S. Premadasa, Arpan Acharya, Mahesh Mohan and Siddappa N. Byrareddy
Biomedicines 2023, 11(10), 2630; https://doi.org/10.3390/biomedicines11102630
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9059/11/10/2630

9. “Novel Therapies for the Prevention of Fibrosis in Glaucoma Filtration Surgery”
by Christine G. Shao, Nishant R. Sinha, Rajiv R. Mohan and Aaron D. Webel
Biomedicines 2023, 11(3), 657; https://doi.org/10.3390/biomedicines11030657
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9059/11/3/657

10. “Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Emerging Therapies and Future Treatment Strategies”
by Elisabetta Bretto, Davide Giuseppe Ribaldone, Gian Paolo Caviglia, Giorgio Maria Saracco, Elisabetta Bugianesi and Simone Frara
Biomedicines 2023, 11(8), 2249; https://doi.org/10.3390/biomedicines11082249
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9059/11/8/2249

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