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Emerging Insights into HIV: Second Edition
edited by , Antonios Papadopoulos and
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 13 | Submission Open
Keywords: HIV/AIDS; antiretroviral treatment; comorbidities; co-infection; neuroHIV
(This special issue belongs to the Section Microbiology in Human Health and Disease)
Microbiota and Immunity in Cancers
edited by Frumento Davide
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 10 | Submission Open
Keywords: immunology; cancer; microbiota; immunotherapy; probiotics; oncology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular and Translational Medicine)
Innovations in Understanding and Treating Pancreatic Diseases
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 3 | Submission Open
Keywords: pancreatic cancer; pancreatitis; tumor microenvironment; epithelial– mesenchymal transition (EMT); metastasis; liver metastatic niche; immunotherapy; biomarkers; targeted therapies; inflammation and fibrosis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cell Biology and Pathology)
Innovations in Bone and Craniofacial Tissue Engineering: From Biomaterials and Mechanobiology to Clinical Applications
edited by Zhekai Hu
submission deadline 15 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 57 | Submission Open
Keywords: bone tissue engineering; craniofacial regeneration; biomaterials and scaffolds; stem cells and exosomes; mechanobiology and orthodontic forces; osteoimmunology; oxidative stress modulation; gene/drug delivery; translational research; periodontal and alveolar bone regeneration
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering and Materials)
Autophagic Signatures in Health and Disease: Molecular Insights and Clinical Applications submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 15 | Submission Open
Keywords: autophagy; pathology; physiology; therapy; methods
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cell Biology and Pathology)
Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Mechanisms, Comorbidities, and Optimization of Emerging and Established Therapies submission deadline 25 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 587 | Submission Open
Keywords: obstructive sleep apnea; sleep-disordered breathing; pathophysiology; cardiometabolic comorbidities; precision medicine; CPAP; sleep diagnostics; biomarkers; neurocognitive impairment; new therapies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular and Translational Medicine)
Pathology, Complications and Prognosis of Type 1 Diabetes
edited by Maurizio Delvecchio
submission deadline 27 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 14 | Submission Open
Keywords: type 1 diabetes mellitus; autoimmune β -cell destruction; diabetic complications; microvascular and macrovascular damage; diabetic ketoacidosis; glycemic control; disease prognosis; immunopathogenesis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Endocrinology and Metabolism Research)
Cellular and Pathogenesis Mechanisms in Oral Cancer
edited by
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 11302 | Submission Open
Keywords: oral carcinogenesis; oral cancer model; OSCC; oral cytology; biomarkers; targeted therapies; precision medicine; bioinformatics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular and Translational Medicine)
Glioblastoma: Pathogenetic, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Perspectives submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 10518 | Submission Open
Keywords: drug delivery methods (TTFields; nanoparticles); immunotherapy; oncolytic virotherapy; cell metabolism (glycolysis; OXPHOS; fatty acid oxidation); epigenetic; biomarkers; gene therapy (CRISPR/Cas9)
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurobiology and Clinical Neuroscience)
Progress in Nanotechnology-Based Therapeutic Strategies
edited by Ambra Del Grosso and Mariacristina Gagliardi
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2913 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanotechnology-based therapies; targeted drug delivery; nanoparticles; nanostructures; cancer treatment; cardiovascular diseases; neurodegenerative diseases; infectious diseases; lysosomal storage disorders; regenerative medicine; tissue engineering; gene therapy; biochemical diagnostics; omics approaches; biological barriers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanomedicine and Nanobiology)
Kidney Diseases in Critical Ill Patients
edited by
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1948 | Submission Open
Keywords: acute kidney disease; critical care; beside diagnostics; point of care ultrasounds; dialysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular and Translational Medicine)
Endothelial Dysfunction: From a Pathophysiological Mechanism to a Potential Therapeutic Target—3rd Edition submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1944 | Submission Open
Keywords: endothelial function; arterial stiffness; vascular medicine; cardiovascular risk; nitric oxide; reactive oxygen species; interleukins; inflammation; biomarkers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cell Biology and Pathology)
Advanced Research in Breast Diseases and Histopathology
edited by Michał Budzik
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1547 | Submission Open
Keywords: breast cancer; breast diseases; histopathology; biomarkers; screening; diagnosis; early detection; tumor microenvironment; pathophysiology; molecular biology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cell Biology and Pathology)
Pathogenesis and Treatment of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Infection
edited by Sajid Nadeem
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1322 | Submission Open
Keywords: mycobacterium tuberculosis; pathogenesis; host-directed therapy; inflammation; necrosis; innate and adaptive immunity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Microbiology in Human Health and Disease)
Molecular Research in Ocular Pathology submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 983 | Submission Open
Keywords: molecular pathology; ocular diseases; biomarkers; diabetic retinopathy; glaucoma; age-related macular degeneration; thyroid eye disease; inflammatory pathways; oxidative stress; angiogenesis; neurodegeneration; gene therapy; cell therapy; precision medicine; ocular imaging
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular and Translational Medicine)
Recent Advances in Oral Medicine—2nd Edition submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 614 | Submission Open
Keywords: oral medicine; oral manifestations of systemic conditions; drug-induced lesions; oral pathologies; head and neck cancer; autoimmune; oral lesions; bisphosphonates; systemic pharmacotherapy; infectious diseases
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular and Translational Medicine)
Pluripotent Stem Cells: Current Understanding and Future Directions—2nd Edition submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 601 | Submission Open
Keywords: induced pluripotent stem cells; iPSC generation; somatic reprogramming; iPSC-derived cells; cell therapy; exosome therapy; therapeutic application; drug screening
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cell Biology and Pathology)
Multisystem Crosstalk in Health and Disease submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 444 | Submission Open
Keywords: systems biology; immunometabolism; inflammation; integrative physiology; molecular pathways; translational research; multi-omics; chronic disease; host– microbe interactions; metabolic regulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Endocrinology and Metabolism Research)
Pathophysiology and Therapeutic Innovations in Skin and Appendage Disorders
edited by
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 91 | Submission Open
Keywords: skin disorders; skin development; skin pathophysiology; tumorigenesis; psoriasis; atopic dermatitis; acne; innovative therapies; molecular dermatology; translational skin research
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cell Biology and Pathology)
Novel Insight into Human Reproductive Medicines
edited by
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 78 | Submission Open
Keywords: IVF; oocyte; sperm; clinical outcome; embryo; ovulation induction; fertilization; PGT
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Genetics and Genetic Diseases)
Nervous System Injury and Repair: From Molecular Mechanism to Therapeutic Perspectives
edited by
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 72 | Submission Open
Keywords: nervous system injury; neuron; astrocytes; microglial cells; excitotoxicity; inflammation; oxidative stress; neuroprotection
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurobiology and Clinical Neuroscience)
Advances in Cancer Treatment submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 45 | Submission Open
Keywords: targeted therapy; bio-conjugates; biologic agents; precision oncology; personalized cancer treatment; biomarker-guided therapy; cancer drug development; biopharmaceuticals
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cancer Biology and Oncology)
Cannabinoids in Therapeutics: Mechanisms, Signaling Pathways and Personalized Treatment Strategies
edited by and
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 42 | Submission Open
Keywords: cannabinoids; endocannabinoid system; cancer; pain; inflammation; personalized medicine; receptor signaling; therapeutic development; drug delivery; pharmacogenomics; systems pharmacology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Drug Discovery, Development and Delivery)
Growth Hormone Disorders and Their Related Diseases: From Pathophysiology to Therapeutic Approaches
edited by
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 41 | Submission Open
Keywords: growth; growth hormone deficiency; GH; IGF-1; pediatric endocrinology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Endocrinology and Metabolism Research)
Human Stem Cells in Disease Modelling and Treatment (2nd Edition)
edited by Sofia M. Calado and
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 38 | Submission Open
Keywords: induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs); embryonic stem cells (ESCs); disease models; cell therapies; cell therapy medicinal products (CTMPs); regenerative medicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering and Materials)
Liver Cancer: Molecular and Translational Insights of Carcinogenesis and Treatments
edited by
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 35 | Submission Open
Keywords: liver cancer; hepatocellular carcinoma; intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma; carcinogenesis; premalignant lesions; diagnosis; pathology; treatment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cancer Biology and Oncology)
Multidisciplinary Approaches to Neurodegenerative Disorders
edited by
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 33 | Submission Open
Keywords: neurodegenerative disorders; lipid metabolism; comorbidity patterns super-agers; precision medicine; biomarker discovery; AI-assisted diagnostics; translational neuroscience; multi-omics integration; neuroinflammation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurobiology and Clinical Neuroscience)
Innovative Strategies for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Sarcopenia and Osteoporosis
edited by Wei-Bin Hsu and
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 33 | Submission Open
Keywords: sarcopenia; osteoporosis; healthy aging; bone strength; muscle health; fracture prevention; pharmacological therapies; nutritional support; exercise rehabilitation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular and Translational Medicine)
Diabetes: Comorbidities, Therapeutics and Insights (3rd Edition)
edited by
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 30 | Submission Open
Keywords: diabetes; complications; diabetic retinopathy; diabetic neuropathy; diabetic nephropathy; biomarkers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular and Translational Medicine)
Immune and Metabolic Dysregulation in Neurological and Neuropsychiatric Disorders
edited by and
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 30 | Submission Open
Keywords: neuroimmune interaction; neuroinflammation; metabolic regulation; gut– brain axis; microbiome; neuroendocrine system; neurodegeneration; psychiatric disorders; brain injuries
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurobiology and Clinical Neuroscience)
Advances in Single-Cell and Spatial Transcriptomics: Decoding Tumor Heterogeneity and Microenvironment
edited by
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 29 | Submission Open
Keywords: single-cell sequencing; spatial transcriptomics; tumor microenvironment; heterogeneity; immunotherapy resistance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cancer Biology and Oncology)
Molecular Diagnostics in Diabetes: From Biomarkers to Clinical Applications
edited by and Konrad Walczak
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 26 | Submission Open
Keywords: diabetes; molecular diagnostics; cell-free DNA (cfDNA); microRNAs; circulating biomarkers; diabetes complications; personalized therapy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cell Biology and Pathology)
Immune Cell Reprogramming: Molecular Mechanisms and Therapeutic Approaches
edited by , and Paolo Convertini
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 26 | Submission Open
Keywords: immune cell reprogramming; immunometabolism; macrophage activation; gene expression regulation; cell signaling; innate immunity; adaptive immunity; metabolic disorders; chronic inflammation; targeted therapies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Immunology and Immunotherapy)
Emerging Technologies in Liquid Biopsy of Cancers
edited by Lingdi Yin
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 20 | Submission Open
Keywords: liquid biopsy; circulating tumor cells (CTCs); circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA); exosomes; cancer diagnostics; biomarker discovery; minimally invasive monitoring; emerging technologies; clinical translation; molecular profiling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cancer Biology and Oncology)
Anti-Cancer Agents: Synthesis and Evaluation of Pharmacological Activity
edited by Sureshbabu Popuri
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 19 | Submission Open
Keywords: anticancer agents; synthesis; pharmacological evaluation; medicinal chemistry; small molecules; metal complexes; structure– activity relationship (SAR); cytotoxic activity; apoptosis; drug discovery; chemotherapy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Drug Discovery, Development and Delivery)
Eicosanoids and Fatty Acids in Health, Diseases and Therapeutics
edited by Mihai Nechifor
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 18 | Submission Open
Keywords: eicosanoids; prostaglandins; leukotrienes; prostacyclin; lipoxins; resolvins; protectins; maresins; arachidonic acid (AA); eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA); docosahexaenoic acid (DHA); cell functions; immunity; cardiovascular; neuropsychiatric; metabolic; digestive; reproductive; hematologic; inflammatory and oncologic pathology; therapeutics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Endocrinology and Metabolism Research)
Application of Artificial Intelligence in Biomedicines
edited by
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 16 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; generative artificial intelligence; precision medicine; clinical decision support; drug discovery; personalized therapy; trustworthy AI
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular and Translational Medicine)
Thyroid Disease: From Mechanism to Therapeutic Approaches (2nd Edition)
edited by
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 14 | Submission Open
Keywords: pathogenesis and molecular mechanism of thyroid diseases; genetic disorders of the thyroid; biomarkers for thyroid dysfunctions; diagnostic challenges; new thyroid’ s therapies; immunotherapy; nuclear medicine; minimally invasive treatment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular and Translational Medicine)
Research Progress on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)
edited by
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 13 | Submission Open
Keywords: antimicrobial resistance; mechanism; therapy; experiment; bacteria; antibiotics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Drug Discovery, Development and Delivery)
Current Challenges and Future Trends in Intracranial Aneurysms: Mechanisms, Biomarkers, and Therapeutic Strategies
edited by Zhongsong Shi and
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 13 | Submission Open
Keywords: intracranial aneurysm; subarachnoid hemorrhage; inflammation; immune; smooth muscle cell; endothelial dysfunction; hemodynamic forces; biomarkers; neuroimaging; non-coding RNA; multi-omics; endovascular treatment; computational fluid dynamic
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurobiology and Clinical Neuroscience)
Regenerative Medicine for Bone and Cartilage
edited by Deryk Jones
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 12 | Submission Open
Keywords: articular cartilage; bone marrow lesion; osteochondral allograft and autograft; chondrocyte; trabeculae; magnetic resonance image; regeneration
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering and Materials)
New Insights into the Diagnosis and Treatment of Hepatocellular Carcinoma—2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 11 | Submission Open
Keywords: checkpoint inhibitors; combinatorial treatments; hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC); immunotherapy; liver cancer; therapy; targeted therapy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cancer Biology and Oncology)
Contribution of Neural Stemness and Its Regulatory Networks to Tumorigenesis
edited by
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 7 | Submission Open
Keywords: neural stemness; tumorigenicity; pluripotency; phenotypic heterogeneity; cancer cell; cancer cell-intrinsic neural factors; differentiation therapy via targeting neural stemness; tumorigenesis; therapy resistance; immune evasion
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cancer Biology and Oncology)
Pyroptosis and Cellular Stress: Emerging Mechanisms and Therapeutic Targets
edited by Gang Du
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 7 | Submission Open
Keywords: pyroptosis; cellular stress; ROS; programmed cell death; gasdermin; cytokines; inflammation; infection; cellular metabolism; immunometabolism
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cell Biology and Pathology)
Drug Resistance and Novel Targets for Cancer Therapy—Third Edition submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 6 | Submission Open
Keywords: cancer; drug resistance; targeted therapy; conventional chemotherapy; natural products; molecular targets; cancer hallmarks; therapeutic agents
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cancer Biology and Oncology)
State of the Art in Mitochondrial Research
edited by
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 6 | Submission Open
Keywords: mitochondrial metabolism; bioenergetics; mitochondrial signaling; mitochondrial dynamics; reactive oxygen species; apoptosis; hypoxia; mitochondrial genetics; mitochondrial diseases; aging
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cell Biology and Pathology)
Liquid Biopsy in Tumor
edited by Heidi Fettke
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 5 | Submission Open
Keywords: cfDNA; ctDNA; liquid biopsy; solid tumors; fragmentomics; MRD; cancer genomics; non-invasive biomarkers; treatment resistance; precision oncology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cancer Biology and Oncology)
Emerging Trends in Dental Caries: Insights into Etiology, Risk Factors, and Treatment Strategies (2nd Edition)
edited by
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 5 | Submission Open
Keywords: antimicrobial effect; demineralization; dental caries; dental plaque; oral biofilm; oral disease; oral management; pathogenicity; prevention; remineralization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Microbiology in Human Health and Disease)
Neurotrauma: Mechanisms, Pathways, and Emerging Therapeutic Interventions, 2nd Edition
edited by Kevin Pierre and
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 5 | Submission Open
Keywords: neurotrauma; traumatic brain injury; spinal cord injury; inflammation; oxidative stress; excitotoxicity; diagnostic biomarkers; imaging techniques; neuroprotection; neurogeneration
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurobiology and Clinical Neuroscience)
Fertility and Reproductive Health: Understanding of Reproductive Physiology and Pathology
edited by Sevastiani Antonouli and
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 3 | Submission Open
Keywords: female infertility; male infertility; oocyte quality; embryo implantation; follicular dynamics; gamete and embryo ultrastructure; assisted reproduction technologies; reproductive aging; fertility preservation; oncofertility challenges
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gene and Cell Therapy)
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