Sarcoidosis: From Pathophysiology to Novel Therapeutic Approaches

Dear Colleagues,

Sarcoidosis, a granulomatous disease predominantly affecting the lung, has been enigmatic from the perspective of its etiology—no clear causative agent has yet been proven. Further, the pathogenetic mechanisms shaping the disease’s initiation and namely its development lead to quite a distinct clinical presentation: the role of genetic/epigenetic factors is undoubtable, but there must be other factors involved in processes deciding if the disease will resolve/progress, or if other organs/systems will be affected. For this Special Issue, we welcome contributions from the wide spectrum of sarcoidosis researchers investigating this disease from different angles (i.e., not only “cell-molecular” but also clinical epidemiological and/or sociopsychological). Papers addressing the utilization of pathophysiology for the development of new diagnostic and therapeutic modalities are also eligible, as well as contributions on the pathophysiology of sarcoidosis-related comorbidities and symptoms such as fatigue and depression.

Prof. Martin Petrek
Guest Editor

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• diffuse lung disease
• aetiology & pathogenesis of sarcoidosis
• diagnosis & treatment of sarcoidosis
• sarcoidosis clinical course & related symptoms