Novel Mechanisms and Biological Processes in Redox and Inflammatory Signaling
A special issue of Biology (ISSN 2079-7737). This special issue belongs to the section "Biochemistry and Molecular Biology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2026 | Viewed by 6
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to announce this Special Issue of Biology, focused on elucidating the fundamental mechanisms linking redox imbalance to inflammatory processes. The dynamic interplay between oxidative stress and inflammatory signaling is a fundamental cellular phenomenon, critical for maintaining homeostasis and orchestrating stress responses across biological systems. This Special Issue calls for original research and review articles that uncover novel mechanistic insights at the molecular, cellular, and organismal levels. Our goal is to create a comprehensive resource that highlights the future direction of basic research in redox and inflammatory biology.
We encourage submissions that explore innovative angles, including the discovery of new molecular targets, the application of advanced technologies, and the investigation of cross-species conservation of these pathways.
Topics of interest for this Special Issue include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Novel signaling axes: Discovery of non-canonical pathways (e.g., lactate, gasotransmitters) linking reactive species to NF-κB, NLRP3, and other inflammatory mediators
- Organelle communication: The role of mitochondrial-ER crosstalk, lysosomal function, and extracellular vesicles in redox-inflammatory signaling.
- Metabolic inflammation (Metaflammation): How nutrient-sensing pathways and metabolic rewiring drive inflammatory processes.
- The gut–microbiota axis: Interactions between host redox state, gut microbiota, and systemic inflammation.
- Epigenetic regulation: How oxidative stress influences inflammation through DNA methylation, histone modification, and non-coding RNAs.
- Cross-species comparative studies: Mechanistic insights from animal models with translational relevance to human diseases.
By fostering a platform for high-quality fundamental research, we aspire to deepen our understanding of the core principles governing redox and inflammatory signaling, and to reveal new layers of complexity in cellular communication and adaptation.
Dr. Shengchen Wang
Prof. Dr. Demin Cai
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- redox
- inflammatory
- oxidative stress
- antioxidant
- anti-inflammatory
- signaling pathways
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