Molecular Genomics of Oral Submucous Fibrosis Pathology
A special issue of Biomedicines (ISSN 2227-9059). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular and Translational Medicine".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2025 | Viewed by 579
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Oral Submucous Fibrosis (OSF) is primarily characterized by the accumulation and increased deposition of collagen in oral submucosal tissue, which leads to several downstream changes in the associated tissues. Various factors contribute to these fibrous and associated changes, which include, but are not limited to, the activation of fibroblasts and chronic inflammation induced by transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-β) and other key cytokines. Recent advances in various sequencing techniques have identified novel molecular pathways associated with the pathogenesis of OSF. Novel biomarkers of OSF have been identified, and newer therapeutic strategies are paving the way for significant advances in the management of OSF.
In this upcoming Special Issue, we aim to bring together cutting-edge research dedicated to enhancing our understanding of the molecular pathogenesis and the epigenetic landscape of OSF, including gene expression, therapeutic strategies, the functional implication of polymorphisms, and pathogenesis.
We are excited to invite you to contribute scientific articles for the upcoming Special Issue of Biomedicines. We encourage submission under the categories of original research articles, reviews, and perspectives. Your contributions will significantly contribute to the growing body of knowledge in this field.
Key themes for submissions include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Molecular basis of and signaling pathways in OSF.
- Gene expression patterns using advanced sequencing technologies in OSF.
- Immune biomarkers of OSF.
- Epigenetic landscape of OSF.
- Biomarkers and therapeutic approaches for managing OSF and improving patient outcomes.
- Clinical applications of novel research.
Submission guidelines and further details can be found on our website. We look forward to receiving your insightful contributions and working towards the collective progress in unraveling the complexities of Oral Submucous Fibrosis.
Dr. Sanjit Mukherjee
Guest Editor
Manuscript Submission Information
Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.
Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Biomedicines is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.
Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2600 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.
Keywords
- oral submucous fibrosis
- gene expression
- biomarker
- DNA methylation
- epigenetic drugs
- immune biomarkers
- pathology
- therapeutic interventions
- epithelial mesenchymal transition
- cancer stem cell marker
Benefits of Publishing in a Special Issue
- Ease of navigation: Grouping papers by topic helps scholars navigate broad scope journals more efficiently.
- Greater discoverability: Special Issues support the reach and impact of scientific research. Articles in Special Issues are more discoverable and cited more frequently.
- Expansion of research network: Special Issues facilitate connections among authors, fostering scientific collaborations.
- External promotion: Articles in Special Issues are often promoted through the journal's social media, increasing their visibility.
- Reprint: MDPI Books provides the opportunity to republish successful Special Issues in book format, both online and in print.
Further information on MDPI's Special Issue policies can be found here.
