New Perspectives of Immunity Against SARS-CoV-2
A special issue of Biology (ISSN 2079-7737). This special issue belongs to the section "Immunology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2026 | Viewed by 9
Special Issue Editors
Interests: innate and adaptive immune responses; viral immune evasion mechanisms; mucosal and systemic immunity; vaccine-induced protection; host–pathogen interactions; immunomodulation and antiviral strategies
Interests: mucosal immunology; innate and adaptive immunity; immunomodulation; host–pathogen interactions
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly expanded our understanding of the immune mechanisms that determine viral control, disease severity, and protection. This Special Issue, “New Perspectives of Immunity Against SARS-CoV-2,” aims to highlight recent advances that elucidate how innate and adaptive immune responses shape the outcome of infection and vaccination. We invite original research and reviews exploring novel aspects of mucosal and systemic immunity, viral immune evasion, and host–pathogen interactions that define susceptibility and long-term protection. Submissions addressing vaccine-induced immunity, immunomodulatory interventions, and antiviral strategies that bridge fundamental immunology with translational applications are particularly encouraged. By integrating molecular, clinical, and population-based insights, this Special Issue seeks to promote a deeper understanding of immune regulation and identify new opportunities for the prevention and treatment of SARS-CoV-2 and emerging respiratory pathogens.
Dr. Jorge A. Soto
Dr. Felipe Melo-González
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- innate and adaptive immune responses
- viral immune evasion
- mucosal and systemic immunity
- vaccine-induced protection
- host–pathogen interactions
- immunomodulation and antiviral strategies
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