Pathology of the Vagina: Insights from Molecular Perspectives
A special issue of Biomedicines (ISSN 2227-9059). This special issue belongs to the section "Cell Biology and Pathology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 March 2024) | Viewed by 171
Special Issue Editor
Interests: tissue engineering; wound healing; tissue regeneration; pelvic floor disorders; pelvic organ prolapse; degradable implants; biofunctionalization; in vitro; in vivo; biomechanics; host response
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue focuses on the pathology of the vagina at the molecular, cellular and tissue levels, specifically exploring the molecular perspectives and techniques used to investigate and explain its role in pelvic floor disorders (PFDs). The aim is to enhance our understanding of the underlying mechanisms and pathophysiology of PFDs, leading to improved treatment options and/or preventative strategies.
The collection of articles in this Special Issue will cover a wide range of topics, including preclinical and clinical research focusing on the use of molecular and bioinformatic tools to understand the pathophysiology of the vagina and its contribution to pelvic floor disorders (PFDs); exploration of the molecular differences between healthy and diseased vaginal and pelvic tissues; investigation of new biomaterials, material functionalization, and delivery systems that can alter vaginal tissue properties; and in vitro and in vivo studies conducted to examine the cellular, tissue, and host responses associated with vaginal pathology.
This Special Issue serves as a platform for researchers and clinicians to share their latest discoveries and advancements on the molecular aspects of vaginal pathology to shed light on the specific molecular pathways involved in pelvic floor disorders. It is anticipated that the collective knowledge shared through this Special Issue will contribute to the ongoing efforts to improve the diagnosis, management, and overall understanding of PFDs.
We invite researchers to submit their original research, reviews, and perspectives to contribute to this important and timely Special Issue on the pathology of the vagina from molecular perspectives.
Dr. Zeliha Guler
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- pathophysiology
- molecular techniques
- bioinformatics
- in vitro
- in vivo
- biomaterial
- scaffold
- implant
- pelvic floor disorder
- pelvic organ prolapse
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