Advances in Connective Tissue Diseases
A special issue of Biomedicines (ISSN 2227-9059). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular and Translational Medicine".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2027 | Viewed by 27
Editor
Interests: connective tissue diseases; pathology of the extracellular matrix; laboratory medicine; biomarkers
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue on connective tissue disorders (CTDs) aims to provide a comprehensive platform for sharing knowledge and experience on the latest advances in understanding the pathogenesis as well as diagnostic and therapeutic tools of CTDs.
CTDs are a heterogeneous group of clinical entities sharing a common feature, i.e., impairment of structural extracellular matrix components, in particular collagen or elastin, arising from autoimmune/autoinflammatory mechanisms. Risk stratification in patients with CTDs plays a central role in predicting both organ involvement and disease progression, and there is an ongoing effort to identify the most clinically relevant pathogenic and prognostic factors.
Researchers, clinicians and experts in this field are encouraged to contribute their valuable insights to advance our understanding of pathogenetic, diagnostic and therapeutic perspectives on these diseases. Articles addressing advances in autoimmunity and autoinflammation, as well as studies expanding our knowledge of extracellular matrix remodeling, degradation and accumulation, are particularly welcome for this Special Issue.
We especially encourage submissions presenting novel biomarkers, innovative imaging and diagnostic approaches, translational research and emerging targeted therapies that may improve early diagnosis and personalized treatment strategies in CTDs. Original research articles, systematic reviews and interdisciplinary studies exploring the complex interactions between immune dysregulation, fibrosis, vascular involvement and tissue remodeling will significantly contribute to the development of this rapidly evolving field. By bringing together cutting-edge scientific and clinical perspectives, this Special Issue aims to stimulate international collaboration and promote advances that may ultimately improve patient outcomes and quality of life.
Prof. Dr. Katarzyna Winsz-Szczotka
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- connective tissue disorders
- autoimmunity
- autoinflammation
- extracellular matrix
- fibrosis
- biomarkers
- diagnostics
- personalized medicine
- translational research
- rheumatology
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