Feature Papers in Immunology
A special issue of Biology (ISSN 2079-7737). This special issue belongs to the section "Immunology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 December 2026 | Viewed by 43
Special Issue Editors
Interests: hepatitis C, B, HIV, and other viral hepatitis; alcohol-associated liver disease; innate immunity; antigen presentation; proteasome; protein posttranslational modifications; animal models for a hepatitis study; long-acting drugs
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2. The Fred and Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198, USA
Interests: non-coding RNAs; cancer; cancer immunology; autophagy; apoptosis; cancer drug discovery; pediatric tumors
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The field of immunology continues to evolve rapidly, driven by advances in molecular biology, high-resolution imaging, and multi-omics technologies. This Special Issue of the Immunology Section brings together a collection of featured papers that highlight recent progress in both fundamental and translational immunology. The selected studies will explore diverse aspects of immune regulation, host–pathogen interactions, and immune responses in disease contexts ranging from infection and cancer to autoimmunity and metabolic disorders. Emphasis will be placed on innovative mechanisms of immune modulation and novel therapeutic approaches targeting immune pathways. Several contributions will also address how immune cell metabolism, signaling networks, and the microenvironment shape immune functions. Collectively, these featured papers underscore the integrative nature of modern immunology and its pivotal role in improving human health. By presenting cutting-edge discoveries and critical reviews, this Special Issue aims to foster cross-disciplinary dialogue and stimulate future research directions.
Prof. Dr. Natalia Osna
Dr. Anup Singh Pathania
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- immune regulation and signaling networks
- host–pathogen interactions
- innate and adaptive immune responses
- immunometabolism and metabolic control of immunity
- tumor immunology and immune evasion
- autoimmunity and inflammatory diseases
- immune modulation and therapeutic targeting
- microenvironmental regulation of immune function
- molecular and cellular mechanisms of immunity
- multi-omics and systems immunology approaches
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