Molecular Physiology of Marine Invertebrates

Dear Colleagues,

Marine invertebrates are important to many areas of research—from basic mechanisms of cell functions all the way to aquaculture and as models for global climate change. The current knowledge on vertebrates and on mainline medical models could be greatly enhanced by an understanding of model invertebrates from marine systems. This Special Issue focuses on molecular processes giving rise to complex physiologic functions of major marine invertebrates based on targeted candidate gene approaches and untargeted omics-based approaches (transcriptomcs, proteomics, genomics, metabolomics, etc.). Marine invertebrates, particularly those inhabiting dynamic coastal systems, are frequently exposed to large changes in their physical and chemical environment. These changes are due to regular (daily or seasonal) patterns, but can also be induced by sudden variations. Molecular physiological processes of marine invertebrates in response to such environmental stresses including temperature fluctuations, ocean acidification, hypoxia, salinity stress, pollution and other stressors are also topics of interest.

Prof. Dr. Muyan Chen
Guest Editor

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