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Pathomechanisms of Disturbances Underlying Chronic Disorders—Third Edition
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submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 27 | Submission Open
Keywords: chronic disorders; atherosclerosis; inflammation; oxidative stress; lipoproteins; endothelial dysfunction; biomarkers; pathomechanisms
(This special issue belongs to the Section Immunology and Immunotherapy)
Advances in Pathogenesis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases
edited by Francesca Gioia
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 26 | Submission Open
Keywords: antimicrobial resistance; phage therapy; host– pathogen interactions; molecular diagnostics; immunotherapy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Microbiology in Human Health and Disease)
Novel Drug Delivery Systems: Design, Evaluation and Application: 2nd Edition
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submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 22 | Submission Open
Keywords: pharmaceutics; drug delivery systems; nanoparticles; nanomedicine; biomolecules; hydrogels; biomaterials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Drug Discovery, Development and Delivery)
Signaling of Protein Kinases in Development and Disease (2nd Edition)
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submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 15 | Submission Open
Keywords: kinase; phosphorylation; signaling; mutation; mechanism; development; inhibitor; disease
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cell Biology and Pathology)
Inflammation in Neurogenerative Diseases: Mechanisms and Therapeutic Frontiers
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submission deadline 1 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 49 | Submission Open
Keywords: neuroinflammation; neurodegenerative diseases; biomarkers mitochondria dysfunction; microglia; immune response; therapeutic development; gene therapy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurobiology and Clinical Neuroscience)
Nanoparticles for Glioblastoma Therapy
edited by Shambhavi Pandey and
submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 29 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoparticles; blood& ndash; brain barrier; gene delivery; glioblastoma; cancer stem cells; biomaterials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Drug Discovery, Development and Delivery)
Prostate Cancer: From Pathology to Novel Therapeutic Approaches (2nd Edition) submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1590 | Submission Open
Keywords: prostate cancer; castration-resistant prostate cancer; metastatic disease; biomarker; tumor microenvironment; treatment; immunotherapy; drug resistance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cancer Biology and Oncology)
Feature Reviews in Cytokines
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submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 662 | Submission Open
Keywords: cytokines; neurodegenerative disease; cancer; diabetes; obesity; immunological disorder; cardiovascular disease; diagnosis; biomarker; treatment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular and Translational Medicine)
Mechanisms of Cell Death in Cancer Cells: A New Therapeutic Opportunity—2nd Edition submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 11304 | Submission Open
Keywords: cell death; drug repositioning; translational research; oncology; cancer therapy; apoptosis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cell Biology and Pathology)
Molecular Research of Neurodegenerative and Psychiatric Diseases, 2nd Edition submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7957 | Submission Open
Keywords: neurodegenerative disorders; psychiatric diseases; biomarkers; therapeutic targets; omics approaches; molecular pathways; cell biology; animal models; clinical studies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurobiology and Clinical Neuroscience)
Molecular Biomarkers in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Pathophysiology and New Therapeutic Strategies—Second Edition
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submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6988 | Submission Open
Keywords: inflammatory bowel disease (IBD); Crohn’ s disease; ulcerative colitis; biomarkers; molecular biomarkers in IBD; pathophysiology; therapeutic approaches in IBD; precision medicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cell Biology and Pathology)
Molecular Mechanisms and Novel Therapies for Brain Injury: 2nd Edition
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submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5268 | Submission Open
Keywords: stroke; spinal cord injury; traumatic brain injury; seizure; brain tumors; neurodegeneration; neuroinflammation; blood– brain barrier disruption; neuroprotection; drug discover; mechanism of action; target validation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurobiology and Clinical Neuroscience)
Nanoparticle-Based Drug Delivery in Cancer Therapy: Current Progress and Challenges submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5053 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoparticle; targeted drug delivery; controlled release; clinical translation; drug resistance; nanomedicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanomedicine and Nanobiology)
Cardiovascular and Metabolic Disease: New Treatment and Future Directions—4th Edition
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submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5037 | Submission Open
Keywords: cardiovascular disease; metabolic disease; diabetes; therapy; drugs; implantable device; heart failure; heart transplantation; cardiac surgery; future directions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cell Biology and Pathology)
Applications and Perspectives of Cold Electric Discharge Plasmas in Biomedicine and Bioengineering submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4799 | Submission Open
Keywords: plasma medicine; plasma pharmacology; plasma oncology; plasma bioengineering; plasma agronomy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular and Translational Medicine)
Therapeutic Potential for Cannabis and Cannabinoids, 3rd Edition submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3097 | Submission Open
Keywords: cannabis; tetrahydrocannabinols (THC); cannabidiol (CBD); cannabigerol (CBG); cannabinoid; cannabinol (CBN); cannabichromene (CBC); pain; cancer; anxiety; PTSD; sleep disorders; neuroprotection; anti-inflammatory
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular and Translational Medicine)
Medicinal Chemistry in Drug Design and Discovery, 2nd Edition submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3035 | Submission Open
Keywords: design and synthesis of medicinal compounds; identification and characteristics of targets; mechanism of action; profiles of safety; structure– activity relationship; ligand– target interactions; drugs repurposing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Drug Discovery, Development and Delivery)
Hypertension and Chronic Renal Failure
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submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2868 | Submission Open
Keywords: hypertension; chronic renal failure; NephroCardiology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular and Translational Medicine)
PPARs in Health and Disease, 2nd Edition
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submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2819 | Submission Open
Keywords: PPARα ; PPARβ /δ ; PPARγ ; nuclear receptor; lipid homeostasis; glucose homeostasis; neurodegenerative disorders; dyslipidemia; atherosclerosis; cardiovascular disease; cancer
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cell Biology and Pathology)
Triple Negative Breast Cancer: From Mechanisms to Therapeutic Approaches
edited by Emad Rakha and Padmashree Rida
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2709 | Submission Open
Keywords: triple-negative breast cancer; neoadjuvant; adjuvant; chemotherapy; immunotherapy; antibody– drug conjugates; immune checkpoint inhibitors; DNA damage; EGFR; FGFR; microtubule dynamics; centrosome amplification
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cancer Biology and Oncology)
Advances in Combination Therapy for Chronic Diseases: Bridging Conventional and Natural Products for Enhanced Outcomes
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submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2249 | Submission Open
Keywords: combination therapy; interaction; chronic diseases; synergy; molecular pathways; mathematical methods; minimizing side effects
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular and Translational Medicine)
Advances in Genetic Research and Molecular Diagnostics for Hematological Diseases
edited by Ying S. Zou and Leonard N. Yenwongfai
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2108 | Submission Open
Keywords: hematological diseases; genetic research; benign hematology; inherited disorders; next-generation sequencing/long-read sequencing; optical genome mapping; transcriptome; proteomics; digital pathology; deep convolutional neural networks
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Genetics and Genetic Diseases)
State-of-the-Art Neonatal Medicine in Japan
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submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1837 | Submission Open
Keywords: mesenchymal stromal cells; artificial placenta; therapeutic gasses; animal models; off-label drug use
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular and Translational Medicine)
Brain Injury: New Insights into Mechanisms and Future Promising Treatments—Second Edition submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1676 | Submission Open
Keywords: acquired brain injury; nanomedicine; nanotechnology; neuroregenerative therapy; neurorepair; new and emerging treatments; pharmacotherapy; stroke; tissue engineering; traumatic brain injury
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurobiology and Clinical Neuroscience)
Feature Reviews in Infection and Immunity
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submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1570 | Submission Open
Keywords: emerging pathogens; antimicrobial resistance; vaccine; host-pathogen immune interactions; immunotherapy; antimicrobial drug; immune evasion; innate and adaptive immunity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Immunology and Immunotherapy)
The Molecular Basis of the Immune Response in Pulmonary Fibrosis submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1549 | Submission Open
Keywords: immune response; fibrosis; aging; senescence
(This special issue belongs to the Section Immunology and Immunotherapy)
Infectious Diseases: Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment Under Antimicrobial Resistance Global Urgency submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1430 | Submission Open
Keywords: AMR; infectious diseases; bacteria; fungi; alternative treatment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Microbiology in Human Health and Disease)
Advances in Therapeutic Strategies in Gynecological Malignant Tumors—2nd Edition
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submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1309 | Submission Open
Keywords: targeted therapy; precision medicine; gynecological cancers; ovarian cancer; endometrial cancer; cervical cancer
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cancer Biology and Oncology)
Ophthalmic Genetics: Unraveling the Genomics of Eye Disorders
edited by Raffaella Cascella
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1221 | Submission Open
Keywords: ophthalmic genetics; inherited retinal disease; genomics; molecular biology; gene therapy; artificial intelligence; bioinformatics; biostatistical analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Genetics and Genetic Diseases)
Neurovascular Dysfunction: Mechanisms and Therapeutic Strategies
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submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1133 | Submission Open
Keywords: neurovascular; blood vessels; nervous system; neurological diseases
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurobiology and Clinical Neuroscience)
Clinical, Radiological, and Molecular Insights into Craniopharyngioma
edited by Ernest Jan Bobeff and
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1036 | Submission Open
Keywords: neuro-oncology; brain tumors; skull base; craniopharyngioma; stalk
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurobiology and Clinical Neuroscience)
Advancements in Cardiac Imaging: Diagnostics, Prognostics, and Therapeutics
edited by Ilaria Dentamaro
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 832 | Submission Open
Keywords: cardiac imaging; echocardiography; cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging; cardio CT; nuclear cardiology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular and Translational Medicine)
Exploring Potential Therapeutic Compounds with Anti-Inflammatory Activity
edited by Shomaila Mehmood
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 754 | Submission Open
Keywords: green tea polyphenols; isoflavanoids; resveratrol; curcumin; genistein; melatonin; antioxidants; metalloporphyrins; anti-inflammatory compounds
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular and Translational Medicine)
Applications and Developments of Metal-Based Drugs
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submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 677 | Submission Open
Keywords: anticancer; anti-infectious diseases; nuclear medicines; immunotherapeutic; drug delivery; organometallic complexes; metal-based drugs; metallotherapeutic drugs
(This special issue belongs to the Section Drug Discovery, Development and Delivery)
New Advances in Insulin—100 Years Since Its Discovery: 2nd Edition
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submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 486 | Submission Open
Keywords: insulin action; insulin analogs; type 1 diabetes; type 2 diabetes; complications; glucose homeostasis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cell Biology and Pathology)
Feature Reviews in Ophthalmology
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submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 460 | Submission Open
Keywords: glaucoma; retinal diseases; diabetic retinopathy; age-related macular degeneration; retinitis pigmentosa; Leber's congenital amaurosis; ocular surface pathology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular and Translational Medicine)
Recent Advances in Targeted Drug Delivery Systems
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submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 430 | Submission Open
Keywords: targeted drug delivery systems; nanocarriers (lipid or polymeric); stimuli-responsive carriers; exosomes or exosome-mimetic vesicles; disease targeting; tumor targeting; theranostics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Drug Discovery, Development and Delivery)
Parkinson’s Disease: Where Are We and Where Are We Going To
edited by Carmen Borrué
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 390 | Submission Open
Keywords: Parkinson’ s disease; gait disorders; biomarkers; neurodegenerative disease; AI
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurobiology and Clinical Neuroscience)
New Advances in Human Reproductive Biology submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 383 | Submission Open
Keywords: gametogenesis; fertilization; egg retrieval; embryo implantation; epigenetics; microRNAs in fertility; hormonal signaling; stem cells and fertility; assisted reproductive technologies; molecular and polymorphism in fertility; reproductive health novelty
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular and Translational Medicine)
Neural Nexus: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Neurological Disorders
edited by Gianandrea Traversi, and Giuseppe Marano
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 306 | Submission Open
Keywords: neurological disorders; mental health; artificial intelligence; machine learning; biomarkers; drug discovery; therapeutic targets; neuroscience research
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurobiology and Clinical Neuroscience)
Advancements and Challenges in Anticancer Targeted Therapy with Small Molecules
edited by Monika Papiez
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 305 | Submission Open
Keywords: small molecules; cancer; anticancer targeted therapy; cancer resistance; cancer growth blockers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cancer Biology and Oncology)
Role of Glycomics in Health and Diseases
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submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 279 | Submission Open
Keywords: glycomics; protein chemistry; tumor immunology; biomarker research
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular and Translational Medicine)
Nephrotic Syndrome: Pathomechanism, Diagnostics and Novel Treatment Options—2nd Edition
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submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 278 | Submission Open
Keywords: focal segmental glomerulosclerosis; genetic kidney disease; minimal change disease; nephrotic syndrome; podocyte
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular and Translational Medicine)
Extracellular Vesicles: Research Advances in Cancer Treatment and Diagnostics
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submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 274 | Submission Open
Keywords: extracellular vesicles; exosomes; cancer therapy; diagnostics; cellular communication; tumor microenvironment; EV biogenesis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cancer Biology and Oncology)
Advances in Cardiovascular Diseases: Pathophysiological Insights, Therapeutic Strategies and Future Directions
edited by , Wan Amir Nizam Wan Ahmad and Dharmani Devi Murugan
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 258 | Submission Open
Keywords: cardiovascular disease; pathophysiology; therapeutic strategies; translational research; complementary medicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular and Translational Medicine)
New Advances in Epilepsy Research
edited by Duyu A. Nie
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 229 | Submission Open
Keywords: disease mechanisms; genetics; biomarkers; epilepsy surgery; electroencephalogram; animal models; artificial intelligence
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurobiology and Clinical Neuroscience)
Neural Organoids: Advancing Our Understanding of the Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems
edited by Birtele Marcella
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 197 | Submission Open
Keywords: neural organoids; brain development; tissue engineering; disease modeling; peripheral nervous system; single-cell analysis; neural circuits; bioengineering; stem cells; neurodevelopmental disorders
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurobiology and Clinical Neuroscience)
Emerging Research in Neurorehabilitation, 2nd Edition
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submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 197 | Submission Open
Keywords: mechanisms; CNS trauma; ischemic CNS injury; neurodegenerative disorders; neurorehabilitation; neuroplasticity; personalized therapy; neuroprosthetics; brain– computer interfaces; neurodevelopmental disorder
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurobiology and Clinical Neuroscience)
The Renin–Angiotensin System in Immune Regulation: Roles in Blood, Vessels, and Inflammation
edited by Chao Liu
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 187 | Submission Open
Keywords: renin– angiotensin system; immune regulation; vascular biology; inflammation; T cells; macrophages; neutrophils; angiotensin II; ACE2; stem cells
(This special issue belongs to the Section Immunology and Immunotherapy)
Molecular Biomarkers and More Efficient Therapies for Sepsis—2nd Edition
edited by , Chih-Hao Shen, and
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 172 | Submission Open
Keywords: sepsis; organ dysfunction; inflammatory process; molecular biomarkers; pathogen infection; signal transduction mechanisms
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular and Translational Medicine)
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