Recent Advances in Metabolic Disorders
A special issue of Biology (ISSN 2079-7737). This special issue belongs to the section "Physiology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2025 | Viewed by 632
Special Issue Editor
Interests: cell biology; mitochondria; free radicals; antioxidants; iron metabolism; metabolic dysregulation; alcohol; liver disorders; lipid metabolism
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Dear Colleagues,
Recent advances in the diagnosis and treatment of metabolic disorders, such as diabetes, obesity, and dyslipidemia, have significantly improved patient care. Diagnostic methods have become more precise with innovations like continuous glucose monitoring, genetic testing, and metabolomics, enabling earlier detection and personalized treatment strategies. In treatment, newer classes of medications, including GLP-1 receptor agonists and SGLT2 inhibitors, offer improved outcomes for diabetes and weight management. Additionally, advancements in bariatric surgery and gene therapies provide options for severe cases. These developments, alongside integrated lifestyle interventions, are transforming the management of metabolic disorders, reducing complications, and enhancing quality of life. However, for conditions such as alcohol-associated liver disease and iron overload (hemochromatosis), despite some advancement in the field, treatment options remain limited.
In this Special Issue, we invite researchers to provide original research articles and review articles that relate to molecular mechanisms and therapeutics or diagnostic strategies focusing on oxidative stress and organelle and cellular dysfunction linked to metabolic dysfunction. We welcome studies involving cellular and animal models as well as human participants; we also welcome studies exploring innovative supplementation or intervention approaches, such as antioxidant delivery systems and novel molecules.
We believe that this Special Issue will significantly enhance our current understanding of oxidative stress, cellular dysfunction, and progression to disease states.
Prof. Dr. Vinood B. Patel
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- iron
- mitochondria
- oxidative stress
- inflammation
- metabolism
- free radicals
- alcohol
- treatment
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