Advances in Pathogenic Mechanisms and Drug Strategies of Veterinary Pathogens
A special issue of Animals (ISSN 2076-2615). This special issue belongs to the section "Veterinary Clinical Studies".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026 | Viewed by 104
Special Issue Editors
Interests: host–pathogen interaction mechanism; adjuvant function of traditional chinese veterinary medicine
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Animals (economic animals, pets, wild animals) are frequently exposed to various pathogens (bacteria, viruses, parasites) during their lives. Pathogen infections can cause various types of damage to the bodies of animals, and can even lead to death. However, animals can activate various defense mechanisms such as innate immunity, adaptive immunity, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, and apoptosis to combat pathogens. Of course, effective drug treatments can significantly enhance the ability of animals to resist infections. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), natural herbs and plant extracts play an important role in the prevention and treatment of animal diseases. However, the mechanisms underlying their therapeutic effects remain largely unexplored. Therefore, this Special Issue focuses on elucidating pathogenic infection mechanisms and presenting natural product/phytochemical interventions. These insights will facilitate the discovery of novel therapeutics and strategies for the prevention and treatment of pathogen infections in animals.
Dr. Quanxi Wang
Dr. Jian Li
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- animals
- pathogen infections
- veterinary drugs
- natural products
- plant extracts
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