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9 December 2025
Biomolecules | Highly Viewed Papers and Hot Topic Special Issues on Bioinformatics and Systems Biology


We are delighted to share a collection of highly viewed papers and successful Special Issues on bioinformatics and systems biology that were published in Biomolecules (ISSN: 2218-273X) in 2025. The following is a list of articles and Special Issues that we believe may be of interest to you:

Articles:

“Structure-Based Approaches for Protein–Protein Interaction Prediction Using Machine Learning and Deep Learning”
by Despoina P. Kiouri, Georgios C. Batsis and Christos T. Chasapis
Biomolecules 2025, 15(1), 141; https://doi.org/10.3390/biom15010141
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/15/1/141

“Transcriptomic Analysis Corroborates the New Radial Model of the Mouse Pallial Amygdala”
by Gloria Fernández, Lara López-González, Eduardo Pons-Fuster, Luis Puelles and Elena Garcia-Calero
Biomolecules 2025, 15(8), 1160; https://doi.org/10.3390/biom15081160
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/15/8/1160

“Unraveling the Engagement of Kinases to CRBN Through a Shared Structural Motif to Optimize PROTACs Efficacy”
by Serena Rosignoli, Sara Giordani, Maddalena Pacelli, Giulia Guarguaglini and Alessandro Paiardini
Biomolecules 2025, 15(2), 206; https://doi.org/10.3390/biom15020206
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/15/2/206

“Conditioned Generative Modeling of Molecular Glues: A Realistic AI Approach for Synthesizable Drug-like Molecules”
by Naeyma N. Islam and Thomas R. Caulfield
Biomolecules 2025, 15(6), 849; https://doi.org/10.3390/biom15060849
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/15/6/849

“Challenges and Opportunities in Quantifying Bioactive Compounds in Human Breastmilk”
by Amna Ghith, Reza Maleki, Luke E. Grzeskowiak, Lisa H. Amir and Wendy V. Ingman
Biomolecules 2025, 15(3), 325; https://doi.org/10.3390/biom15030325
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/15/3/325

“Overview of Proteomic Analysis of Amyloid Plaques and Neurofibrillary Tangles in Alzheimer’s Disease”
by Amber Grewal, Simran Raikundalia, Joseph Zaia and Manveen K. Sethi
Biomolecules 2025, 15(9), 1310; https://doi.org/10.3390/biom15091310
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/15/9/1310

“Real-World Analysis of HRD Assay Variability in High-Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer: Impacts of BRCA1/2 Mutation Subtypes on HRD Assessment”
by Giovanni Luca Scaglione, Valentina Lombardo, Maurizio Polano, Giuseppa Scandurra, Angela Pettinato, Corrado Giunta, Rosario Iemmolo, Paolo Scollo and Ettore D. Capoluongo
Biomolecules 2025, 15(5), 745; https://doi.org/10.3390/biom15050745
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/15/5/745

“Omics Investigations of Prostate Cancer Cells Exposed to Simulated Microgravity Conditions”
by Herbert Schulz, Fatima Abdelfattah, Anna Heinrich, Daniela Melnik, Viviann Sandt, Marcus Krüger, Markus Wehland, Per Hoffmann, José Luis Cortés-Sánchez, Matthias Evert et al.
Biomolecules 2025, 15(2), 303; https://doi.org/10.3390/biom15020303
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/15/2/303

“A Map of the Lipid–Metabolite–Protein Network to Aid Multi-Omics Integration”
by Uchenna Alex Anyaegbunam, Aimilia-Christina Vagiona, Vincent ten Cate, Katrin Bauer, Thierry Schmidlin, Ute Distler, Stefan Tenzer, Elisa Araldi, Laura Bindila, Philipp Wild et al.
Biomolecules 2025, 15(4), 484; https://doi.org/10.3390/biom15040484
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/15/4/484

“Prediction of circRNA–Disease Associations via Graph Isomorphism Transformer and Dual-Stream Neural Predictor”
by Hongchan Li, Yuchao Qian, Zhongchuan Sun and Haodong Zhu
Biomolecules 2025, 15(2), 234; https://doi.org/10.3390/biom15020234
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/15/2/234

Special Issues:

Advances in Neuroproteomics
Guest Editors: Dr. Kenneth R. Williams and Prof. Dr. Angus C. Nairn
Published papers: 10
Viewed by 31385+

In Silico Drug Design and Discovery: Big Data for Small Molecule Design 2nd Edition
Guest Editors: Dr. Carmen Cerchia and Prof. Dr. Antonio Lavecchia
Published papers: 7
Viewed by 18055+

Unveiling Protein Functions, Dynamics and Interactions in Health and Disease Using Experimental and Theoretical Approaches
Guest Editors: Dr. Daniele Di Marino, Dr. Cristina Maracci, Dr. Alice Romagnoli and Dr. Stefano Motta
Published papers: 9
Viewed by 41810+

Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Biomedicine
Guest Editor: Dr. Le Nguyen Quoc Khanh
Published papers: 14
Viewed by 50015+

Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Biomedicine
Guest Editor: Dr. Le Nguyen Quoc Khanh
Published papers: 14
Viewed by 50015+

9 December 2025
Biomolecules | Highly Viewed Papers and Hot Topic Special Issues on Molecular Medicine


We are delighted to share a collection of highly viewed papers and successful Special Issues on molecular medicine that were published in Biomolecules (ISSN: 2218-273X) in 2025. The following is a list of articles and Special Issues that we believe may be of interest to you:

Articles:

“Weight Reduction with GLP-1 Agonists and Paths for Discontinuation While Maintaining Weight Loss”
by Allison B. Reiss, Shelly Gulkarov, Raymond Lau, Stanislaw P. Klek, Ankita Srivastava, Heather A. Renna and Joshua De Leon
Biomolecules 2025, 15(3), 408; https://doi.org/10.3390/biom15030408
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/15/3/408

“Retatrutide—A Game Changer in Obesity Pharmacotherapy”
by Vasiliki Katsi, Georgios Koutsopoulos, Christos Fragoulis, Kyriakos Dimitriadis and Konstantinos Tsioufis
Biomolecules 2025, 15(6), 796; https://doi.org/10.3390/biom15060796
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/15/6/796

“From Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome to Cardiovascular-Renal-Hepatic-Metabolic Syndrome: Proposing an Expanded Framework”
by Nikolaos Theodorakis and Maria Nikolaou
Biomolecules 2025, 15(2), 213; https://doi.org/10.3390/biom15020213
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/15/2/213

“Probiotics and Diet in Rosacea: Current Evidence and Future Perspectives”
by Marco Manfredini, Michele Barbieri, Margherita Milandri and Caterina Longo
Biomolecules 2025, 15(3), 411; https://doi.org/10.3390/biom15030411
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/15/3/411

“Butyrate Supplementation Improves Intestinal Health and Growth Performance in Livestock: A Review”
by Wenting Chen, Qingshan Ma, Yan Li, Lin Wei, Zhenwei Zhang, Adnan Khan, Muhammad Zahoor Khan and Changfa Wang
Biomolecules 2025, 15(1), 85; https://doi.org/10.3390/biom15010085
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/15/1/85

“Elevated Kappa Index in the Absence of Cerebrospinal Fluid IgG Oligoclonal Bands: Contribution of Intrathecal IgM and IgA Synthesis”
by Krzysztof Smolik, Roberta Bedin, Patrizia Natali, Martina Cardi, Diego Franciotta, Anna Maria Simone, Paolo Immovilli, Mario Santangelo, Matteo Gastaldi, Giulia De Napoli et al.
Biomolecules 2025, 15(1), 90; https://doi.org/10.3390/biom15010090
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/15/1/90

“Genes, Cognition, and Their Interplay in Methamphetamine Use Disorder”
by Ramisha Khan, Alyna Turner, Michael Berk, Ken Walder, Susan Rossell, Alexandre A. Guerin and Jee Hyun Kim
Biomolecules 2025, 15(2), 306; https://doi.org/10.3390/biom15020306
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/15/2/306

“Drug Advances in NAFLD: Individual and Combination Treatment Strategies of Natural Products and Small-Synthetic-Molecule Drugs”
by Xing Wan, Jingyuan Ma, He Bai, Xuyang Hu, Yanna Ma, Mingjian Zhao, Jifeng Liu and Zhijun Duan
Biomolecules 2025, 15(1), 140; https://doi.org/10.3390/biom15010140
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/15/1/140

“Deep Thought on the HIV Cured Cases: Where Have We Been and What Lies Ahead?”
by Qing Xiao, Sanxiu He, Chaoyu Wang, Yixing Zhou, Chensi Zeng, Jun Liu, Tingting Liu, Tingting Li, Xi Quan, Linyue Wang et al.
Biomolecules 2025, 15(3), 378; https://doi.org/10.3390/biom15030378
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/15/3/378

“Acral Melanoma: A Review of Its Pathogenesis, Progression, and Management”
by Soo Hyun Kim and Hensin Tsao
Biomolecules 2025, 15(1), 120; https://doi.org/10.3390/biom15010120
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/15/1/120

Special Issues:

Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms in Cardiopathy and Therapeutic Strategies
Guest Editors: Dr. Ying-Hsi Lin and Dr. Shengjie Lu
Published papers: 8
Viewed by 9075+

New Insights into Kidney Disease Development and Therapy Strategies
Guest Editors: Dr. José I. López and Dr. Claudia Manini
Published papers: 7
Viewed by 17765+

Inositol Phosphates in Health and Disease, 2nd Edition
Guest Editors: Dr. Ivana Vucenik and Prof. Dr. Abulkalam M. Shamsuddin
Published papers: 7
Viewed by 22890+

Chronic Heart Failure: From Molecular Mechanisms to Therapies Strategies
Guest Editors: Dr. Josep Comín-Colet and Dr. Marta Tajes
Published papers: 9
Viewed by 14395+

Nutrition, Metabolism, and Obesity: Novel Strategies and Molecular Mechanisms—Future Perspectives
Guest Editor: Dr. Marion Korach-André
Published papers: 9
Viewed by 45310+

Novel Insights into Autoimmune/Autoinflammatory Skin Diseases
Guest Editors: Prof. Dr. Angelo Valerio Marzano, Prof. Dr. Sergio Crovella and Dr. Chiara Moltrasio
Published papers: 9
Viewed by 29895+

State of the Art and Perspectives in Antimicrobial Peptides
Guest Editor: Prof. Dr. Annarita Falanga
Published papers: 9
Viewed by 17930+

Diabetes, Overweight and Obesity: From Molecular Mechanisms to Therapies Strategies
Guest Editors: Dr. Othmar Moser and Dr. Harald Sourij
Published papers: 9
Viewed by 47510+

Biomolecules and Materials Based Approaches in Biomedical Field: 2nd Edition
Guest Editors: Dr. Sabrina Morelli, Dr. Antonella Piscioneri, Prof. Dr. Chien-Chung Chen and Dr. Loredana De Bartolo
Published papers: 8
Viewed by 18025+

Tissue Calcification in Normal and Pathological Environments
Guest Editor: Dr. Fulvia Ortolani
Published papers: 9
Viewed by 26045+

New Insights into Mechanisms and Therapeutics for Cardiovascular Disorders
Guest Editors: Prof. Dr. Mohsin Saleet Jafri, Prof. Dr. Carola Yvette Förster and Dr. Tarun W. Dasari
Published papers: 10
Viewed by 33070+

New Insights into Cardiometabolic Diseases
Guest Editors: Prof. Dr. Gundu H. R. Rao and Dr. Undurti N. Das
Published papers: 18
Viewed by 83295+

Pathogenesis and Potential Treatments of Neurointestinal Diseases
Guest Editors: Dr. Jaime Belkind-Gerson and Dr. Ryo Hotta
Published papers: 13
Viewed by 47980+

Advances in Biomarkers for Neurodegenerative Diseases
Guest Editor: Dr. Gessica Sala
Published papers: 12
Viewed by 50315+

9 December 2025
Biomolecules | Highly Viewed Papers and Hot Topic Special Issues on Cellular Biochemistry


We are delighted to share a collection of highly viewed papers and successful Special Issues on cellular biochemistry that were published in Biomolecules (ISSN: 2218-273X) in 2025. The following is a list of articles and Special Issues that we believe may be of interest to you:

Articles:

“HBV cccDNA: The Molecular Reservoir of Hepatitis B Persistence and Challenges to Achieve Viral Eradication”
by André Boonstra and Gulce Sari
Biomolecules 2025, 15(1), 62; https://doi.org/10.3390/biom15010062
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/15/1/62

“G-Protein-Coupled Receptor (GPCR) Signaling and Pharmacology in Metabolism: Physiology, Mechanisms, and Therapeutic Potential”
by Yun Yeong Cho, Soyeon Kim, Pankyung Kim, Min Jeong Jo, Song-E Park, Yiju Choi, Su Myung Jung and Hye Jin Kang
Biomolecules 2025, 15(2), 291; https://doi.org/10.3390/biom15020291
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/15/2/291

“Not Just an Alternative Energy Source: Diverse Biological Functions of Ketone Bodies and Relevance of HMGCS2 to Health and Disease”
by Varshini V. Suresh, Sathish Sivaprakasam, Yangzom D. Bhutia, Puttur D. Prasad, Muthusamy Thangaraju and Vadivel Ganapathy
Biomolecules 2025, 15(4), 580; https://doi.org/10.3390/biom15040580
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/15/4/580

“Therapeutic Plasma Exchange: Current and Emerging Applications to Mitigate Cellular Signaling in Disease”
by R. M. Imtiaz Karim Rony, Alireza Shokrani, Naseeb Kaur Malhi, Deborah Hussey, Rachael Mooney, Zhen Bouman Chen, Tristan Scott, Haiyong Han, Jaeger Moore, Jiahui Liu et al.
Biomolecules 2025, 15(7), 1000; https://doi.org/10.3390/biom15071000
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/15/7/1000

“State of the Art in the Standardization of Stromal Vascular Fraction Processing”
by Martina Cremona, Matteo Gallazzi, Giulio Rusconi, Luca Mariotta, Mauro Gola and Gianni Soldati
Biomolecules 2025, 15(2), 199; https://doi.org/10.3390/biom15020199
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/15/2/199

“Carnitine O-Acetyltransferase as a Central Player in Lipid and Branched-Chain Amino Acid Metabolism, Epigenetics, Cell Plasticity, and Organelle Function”
by Mariateresa Volpicella, Maria Noemi Sgobba, Luna Laera, Anna Lucia Francavilla, Danila Imperia De Luca, Lorenzo Guerra, Ciro Leonardo Pierri and Anna De Grassi
Biomolecules 2025, 15(2), 216; https://doi.org/10.3390/biom15020216
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/15/2/216

“Early-Stage Luminal B-like Breast Cancer Exhibits a More Immunosuppressive Tumor Microenvironment than Luminal A-like Breast Cancer”
by Tânia Moura, Olga Caramelo, Isabel Silva, Sandra Silva, Manuela Gonçalo, Maria Antónia Portilha, João N. Moreira, Ana M. Gil, Paula Laranjeira and Artur Paiva
Biomolecules 2025, 15(1), 78; https://doi.org/10.3390/biom15010078
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/15/1/78

“Retinal Pigment Epithelium Transplantation in Retinal Disease: Clinical Trial Development, Challenges, and Future Directions”
by Qin Chen, Ting Zhang, Zhi Chen, Jingwen Zeng, Aine O’Connor, Meidong Zhu, Mark C. Gillies, Fang Lu and Ling Zhu
Biomolecules 2025, 15(8), 1167; https://doi.org/10.3390/biom15081167
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/15/8/1167

“Mechanobiology in Action: Biomaterials, Devices, and the Cellular Machinery of Force Sensing”
by Miriam Lucariello, Maria Luisa Valicenti, Samuele Giannoni, Leonardo Donati, Ilaria Armentano, Francesco Morena and Sabata Martino
Biomolecules 2025, 15(6), 848; https://doi.org/10.3390/biom15060848
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/15/6/848

“The Role of Astrocytes in the Molecular Pathophysiology of Schizophrenia: Between Neurodevelopment and Neurodegeneration”
by Licia Vellucci, Benedetta Mazza, Annarita Barone, Anita Nasti, Giuseppe De Simone, Felice Iasevoli and Andrea de Bartolomeis
Biomolecules 2025, 15(5), 615; https://doi.org/10.3390/biom15050615
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/15/5/615

Special Issues:

Biomolecules and Their Impact on Biology and Translational Applications: Celebrating the Pioneering Work of Prof. Ho Jeong Kwon
Guest Editors: Dr. Eun-Woo Lee and Dr. Hye Jin Kang
Published papers: 11
Viewed by 30345+

The Central Role of Mitochondrial Protein VDAC1 in Human Diseases – Honorary Special Issue Commemorating the Work of Prof. Varda Shoshan-Barmatz
Guest Editor: Dr. Jay H. Chung
Published papers: 7
Viewed by 25620+

Effects of Weightlessness on Molecular Changes in Cellular Organisms, Animals and Plants
Guest Editor: Prof. Dr. Daniela Grimm
Published papers: 11
Viewed by 33645+

Recent Developments in Mesenchymal Stem Cells
Guest Editors: Dr. Antonietta Rosa Silini and Dr. Enrico Ragni
Published papers: 8
Viewed by 29955+

Feature Papers in Cellular Biochemistry
Guest Editor: Prof. Dr. Anna Rita Franco Migliaccio
Published papers: 9
Viewed by 24780+

Advances in Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms in Immuno-Oncology and Onco-Hematology
Guest Editor: Dr. Paolo Fagone
Published papers: 9
Viewed by 23480+

Microbial Biocontrol and Plant-Microbe Interactions
Guest Editor: Dr. Shahzad Munir
Published papers: 7
Viewed by 9060+

Advances in Metal Binding Proteins
Guest Editor: Dr. Eugene Permyakov
Published papers: 11
Viewed by 45435+

1 December 2025
World AIDS Day, 1 December 2025


1 December is World AIDS Day, the day is an opportunity for public and private partners to spread awareness about the status of the pandemic and encourage progress in HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, and care around the world. It has become one of the most widely recognized international health days.

In recognition of this day, we recommend the following related articles, Special Issues, and journals spanning multidisciplinary fields, including clinical medicine and biology. We believe that sharing such research can raise the public’s awareness and understanding of AIDS. The aim is to strengthen scientific cooperation in response to increased awareness about HIV/AIDS and to demonstrate international solidarity in the face of the pandemic.

Biology & Life Science Medicine & Pharmacology Social Science, Art and Humanities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

Progress and Challenges in HIV-1 Vaccine Research: A Comprehensive Overview
by Alex C. Boomgarden and Chitra Upadhyay
Vaccines 2025, 13(2), 148; https://doi.org/10.3390/vaccines13020148

Drug-Drug Interactions Between HIV Antivirals and Concomitant Drugs in HIV Patients: What We Know and What We Need to Know
by Emanuela De Bellis, Danilo Donnarumma, Adele Zarrella, Salvatore Maria Mazzeo, Annarita Pagano, Valentina Manzo, Ines Mazza, Francesco Sabbatino, Graziamaria Corbi, Pasquale Pagliano et al.
Pharmaceutics 2025, 17(1), 31; https://doi.org/10.3390/pharmaceutics17010031

High Prevalence of High-Risk HPV Among People with and Without HIV: Insights into Risk Factors for Tailored Screening Approaches
by Elena Bruzzesi, Federica Gandini, Sara Diotallevi, Riccardo Lolatto, Massimo Cernuschi, Caterina Candela, Angelo Roberto Raccagni, Flavia Passini, Andrea Marco Tamburini, Roberto Burioni et al.
Microorganisms 2024, 12(12), 2571; https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms12122571

Association Between Left Ventricular Diastolic Dysfunction, Systemic Inflammation, and Gastrointestinal Symptoms in HIV-Positive Patients on Antiretroviral Therapy
by Madalina-Ianca Suba, Bogdan Hogea, Ahmed Abu-Awwad, Voichita Elena Lazureanu, Ovidiu Rosca, Daniela Gurgus, Sorina Maria Denisa Laitin and Alina Abu-Awwad
Diseases 2024, 12(12), 313; https://doi.org/10.3390/diseases12120313

NSC95397 Is a Novel HIV-1 Latency-Reversing Agent
by Randilea Nichols Doyle, Vivian Yang, Yetunde I. Kayode, Robert Damoiseaux, Harry E. Taylor and Oliver I. Fregoso
Viruses 2024, 16(11), 1783; https://doi.org/10.3390/v16111783

HIV Self-Testing: A Discussion on the Benefits, Limitations, and Implications for Public Health with a Focus on Poland
by Aleksandra Kozieł, Igor Domański, Aleksandra Szymczak, Tomasz Dudzik, Brygida Knysz and Bartosz Szetela
Diagnostics 2024, 14(22), 2475; https://doi.org/10.3390/diagnostics14222475

Tumor Initiation and Progression in People Living on Antiretroviral Therapies
by Seun E. Olufemi, Daniel A. Adediran, Temitope Sobodu, Isaac O. Adejumo, Olumide F. Ajani and Elijah K. Oladipo
Biologics 2024, 4(4), 390-406; https://doi.org/10.3390/biologics4040024

J3ExoA: A Novel Anti-HIV Immunotoxin Fusion of Anti-Gp120 J3VHH and PE38 Fragment of Pseudomonas Exotoxin A
by Seth H. Pincus, Kun Luo, Tami Peters, James T. Gordy, Frances M. Cole, Grant Klug, Kelli Ober, Tamera K. Marcotte and Richard B. Markham
Pharmaceuticals 2025, 18(9), 1305; https://doi.org/10.3390/ph18091305

A Memo on Factors Associated with Perception of Stigma Attached to PrEP: Evidence from the Keeping It LITE Study
by Shahin Davoudpour, Gregory L. Phillips II, Pedro A. Serrano, Audrey L. French and Sybil G. Hosek
Sexes 2024, 5(3), 300-316; https://doi.org/10.3390/sexes5030023

Effects of E-Cigarettes on the Lung and Systemic Metabolome in People with HIV
by Aline Zaparte, Courtney J. Christopher, Connie Arnold, Lauren Richey, Adairre Castille, Kyle Mistretta, Christopher M. Taylor, Huiyi Lin, Steve Nelson, John P. Kirwan, John W. Apolzan, Shawn R. Campagna and David A. Welsh
Metabolites 2024, 14(8), 434; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo14080434

Bone Tissue Changes in Individuals Living with HIV/AIDS: The Importance of a Hierarchical Approach in Investigating Bone Fragility
by Jelena Jadzic, Gordana Dragovic, Relja Lukic, Bozana Obradovic and Marija Djuric
J. Pers. Med. 2024, 14(8), 791; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm14080791

Advanced Therapies for Human Immunodeficiency Virus
by Daniel Josef Lindegger
Med. Sci. 2024, 12(3), 33; https://doi.org/10.3390/medsci12030033

Antiretroviral Therapy Switch in HIV-Infected Adults from a Regional HIV/AIDS Center in NE Romania
by Isabela Ioana Loghin, Șerban Alin Rusu, Andrei Vâţă, Mihaela Cobaschi, Ion Cecan, Carmen Manciuc and Carmen Mihaela Dorobăţ
Medicina 2024, 60(6), 854; https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina60060854

Alterations in the Gut Microbiome Composition of People Living with HIV in the Asia–Pacific Region: A Systematic Review
by Paul Benedic U. Salvador, Patrick Josemaria d. R. Altavas, Mark Angelo S. del Rosario, Eric David B. Ornos and Leslie Michelle M. Dalmacio
Clin. Pract. 2024, 14(3), 846-861; https://doi.org/10.3390/clinpract14030066

Systematic Review: HIV, Aging, and Housing—A North American Perspective, 2012–2023
by Arthur S. Chaminuka, Gayle Prybutok, Victor R. Prybutok and William D. Senn
Healthcare 2024, 12(10), 992; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12100992

The Role of MicroRNAs in HIV Infection
by Nicolas Morando, Mara Cecilia Rosenzvit, Maria A. Pando and Jens Allmer
Genes 2024, 15(5), 574; https://doi.org/10.3390/genes15050574

HIV-TB Co-Infection and Pediatric Pathogen Dynamics
Guest Editor: Dr. Boris Kevin Tchounga
Submission deadline: 15 March 2026

HIV Expression in Diverse Cell Types: Mechanisms, Regulation, and Pathogenesis
Guest Editor: Dr. Rosemary Kiernan
Submission deadline: 20 March 2026

Research on HIV/AIDS Vaccine
Guest Editors: Dr. Portia Chipo Mutevedzi and Dr. Nagesh Kolishetti
Submission deadline: 31 May 2026

Gene and Cell Therapy: New Findings from Medical Research and Treatment
Guest Editors: Dr. Lorella Tripodi and Dr. Antonio Di Stasi
Submission deadline: 30 June 2026

Emerging Knowledge on Human Immunodeficiency Virus
Guest Editors: Dr. Giota Lourida and Prof. Dr. Dimitrios Paraskevis
Submission deadline: 22 July 2026

Nutrition Intervention in HIV Patients
Guest Editors: Dr. Meena Mahadevan
Submission deadline: 10 August 2026

19 November 2025
MDPI Webinar | World Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Awareness Week 2025, 21 November 2025


In support of World Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Awareness Week 2025, MDPI is delighted to invite you to our special webinar, “MDPI World AMR Awareness Week Webinar 2025”. This year’s theme, “Act Now: Protect Our Present, Secure Our Future”, serves as a powerful call to immediate action against one of the most pressing global health threats—antimicrobial resistance.

Through this webinar, we aim to highlight the latest research, innovations, and cross-sector collaborations addressing AMR. We hope these discussions will inspire collective action to promote the prudent use of antimicrobials, strengthen prevention and surveillance systems, and accelerate global efforts to safeguard human, animal, and environmental health.

Thank you for joining us as we raise awareness, exchange insights, and reaffirm our shared commitment to a healthier, more resilient future.

keywords: antimicrobial resistance; antifungal resistance; food chain contamination; biofilm infections; nanomedicine; microbial genetics; mycology; public health

Date: 21 November 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. CET | 4:00 p.m. CST (Asia)
Webinar ID: 883 6849 1341
Webinar Secretariat: journal.webinar@mdpi.com

Register now for free!

Program:

Speaker

Presentation

Time (CET)

Time (CST Asia)

 

Introduction

9:00–9:10 a.m.

4:00–4:10 p.m.

Prof. Dr. José F. Cobo-Díaz

Antimicrobial Resistance Spread on Food Chain: A Focus on Food Production Environments

9:10–9:30 a.m.

4:10–4:30 p.m.

Dr. Ana Alastruey-Izquierdo

Antifungal Resistance: Current Epidemiology and Emerging Challenges

9:30–9:50 a.m.

4:30–4:50 p.m.

Dr. Anam Ahsan

Nanomedicine Strategies to Overcome Biofilm-Associated Antimicrobial Resistance

9:50–10:10 a.m.

4:50–5:10 p.m.

Prof. Dr. Michaela Lackner

A One Health Framework for Tackling Antimycotic Resistance

10:30–10:50 a.m.

5:30–5:50 p.m.

Dr. Elena Perrin

From Genes to Global Health: Why Basic Research Matters in the Fight Against Antibiotic Resistance

10:30–10:50 a.m.

5:30–5:50 p.m.

 

Q&A Session

10:50–11:15 a.m.

5:50–6:15 p.m.

 

Closing of Webinar

11:15–11:20 a.m.

6:15–6:20 p.m.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email on how to join the webinar. Registrations with academic institutional email addresses will be prioritized.

Unable to attend? Register anyway, and we will let you know when the recording is available for viewing.

Webinar Speakers:

  • Dr. José Cobo-Díaz, Department of Food Hygiene and Technology, University of Leon, Spain;
  • Dr. Ana Alastruey-Izquierdo, National Microbiology Center, Carlos III Health Institute, Spain;
  • Dr.  Anam Ahsan, Clinical & Health Sciences / Centre for Pharmaceutical Innovation, University of South Australia, Australia;
  • Prof. Dr. Michaela Lackner, Medical University of Innsbruck (MUI), Institute of Hygiene and Medical Microbiology (HMM), Austria;
  • Dr.  Elena Perrin, Department of Biology, University of Florence, Italy.

19 November 2025
World AMR Awareness Week—“Act Now: Protect Our Present, Secure Our Future”, 18–24 November 2025


World AMR Awareness Day 2025 draws attention to the urgent global challenge of antimicrobial resistance (AMR)—one of the greatest threats to public health, food security, and sustainable development. This year’s theme, “Act Now: Protect Our Present, Secure Our Future”, calls on the international community to take immediate, coordinated, and sustained action to preserve the effectiveness of life-saving antimicrobials. AMR affects every region of the world and every aspect of modern medicine, from surgery and cancer therapy to animal health and agriculture. Without effective antibiotics, common infections and minor injuries could once again become deadly.

To address this growing crisis, selected MDPI journals provide leading platforms for advancing research on antimicrobial resistance, surveillance, stewardship, and innovative therapeutic strategies. These include studies on new antibiotics, resistance mechanisms, diagnostic tools, infection control, and global policy frameworks. Through curated articles, Special Issues, and reprints, these journals foster cross-disciplinary collaboration among researchers, clinicians, and policymakers to combat AMR through innovation, education, and evidence-based practice.

World AMR Awareness Day serves as a powerful reminder that tackling antimicrobial resistance requires shared responsibility, sustained investment in research and innovation, and collective global action to secure a healthier, more resilient future for all.

Biology & Life Sciences

Medicine & Pharmacology

 

Engineering

Date and time: 21 November 2025, 9:00 a.m. CET

Webinar ID: 883 6849 1341

Feel free to register for this webinar here!

 

Invited Speakers:

Dr. José F. Cobo-Díaz,
University of Leon, Spain

Dr. Ana Alastruey-Izquierdo,
National Microbiology Center, Spain

Dr. Anam Ahsan,
University of South Australia, Australia

Prof. Dr. Michaela Lackner,
Medical University of Innsbruck (MUI), Austria

Dr. Elena Perrin,
University of Florence, Italy

Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antiviral Activity, and Mechanisms of Action of Plant Polyphenols
by Slavena Davidova, Angel S. Galabov and Galina Satchanska
Microorganisms 2024, 12(12), 2502; https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms12122502 

An Overview of the Recent Advances in Antimicrobial Resistance
by Manuela Oliveira, Wilson Antunes, Salete Mota, Áurea Madureira-Carvalho, Ricardo Jorge Dinis-Oliveira and Diana Dias da Silva
Microorganisms 2024, 12(9), 1920; https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms12091920

A Mini-Review of In Vitro Data for Candida Species, Including C. auris, Isolated during Clinical Trials of Three New Antifungals: Fosmanogepix, Ibrexafungerp, and Rezafunesgin
by Ana Espinel-Ingroff and Nathan P. Wiederhold
J. Fungi 2024, 10(5), 362; https://doi.org/10.3390/jof10050362

ESKAPE: Navigating the Global Battlefield for Antimicrobial Resistance and Defense in Hospitals
by Kamna Ravi and Baljit Singh
Bacteria 2024, 3(2), 76-98; https://doi.org/10.3390/bacteria3020006

Special Issues:

Fungal Infections and Antifungals
Guest Editor: Prof. Dr. Rejane Pereira Neves
Submission deadline: 31 December 2025

Unraveling Genomic Mechanisms of Stress Tolerance and Antimicrobial Resistance in Foodborne Pathogens
Guest Editors:  Dr. Eduardo Eustáquio de Souza Figueiredo and Dr. Vinicius Silva Castro
Submission deadline: 25 January 2026

A Six-Step Protocol for Monitoring Antimicrobial Resistance Trends Using WHONET and R: Real-World Application and R Code Integration
by Fabio Ingravalle, Antonio Vinci, Marco Ciotti, Carla Fontana, Francesca Pica, Emanuele Sebastiani, Clara Donnoli, Martino Guido Rizzo, Dario Tedesco, Silvia D’Arezzo et al.
Methods Protoc. 2025, 8(5), 115; https://doi.org/10.3390/mps8050115 

Improved Prognostic Accuracy of NEWS2 Score with Triage Data in Adults with Bacterial Sepsis: A Retrospective Cohort Study
by Pietro Pozzessere, Roberto Lovero, Corrado Crocetta, Najada Firza, Vincenzo Brescia, Angela Pia Cazzolla, Mario Dioguardi, Francesco Testa, Marica Colella and Luigi Santacroce
Int. J. Transl. Med. 2025, 5(4), 44; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijtm5040044

Prevalence and Antimicrobial Resistance of Typhoid Fever in Ghana: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
by Frederick Kungu, Aaron Awere-Duodu and Eric S. Donkor
Diseases 2025, 13(4), 113; https://doi.org/10.3390/diseases13040113

Antimicrobial Resistance Patterns and Biofilm Analysis via Sonication in Intensive Care Unit Patients at a County Emergency Hospital in Romania
by Ioana Roxana Codru, Bogdan Ioan Vintilă, Alina Simona Bereanu, Mihai Sava, Livia Mirela Popa and Victoria Birlutiu
Pharmaceuticals 2025, 18(2), 161; https://doi.org/10.3390/ph18020161 

Special Issues:

Hospital-Acquired Infections: Evolving Threats and Epidemiological Insights
Guest Editor: Dr. Amir Nutman
Submission deadline: 25 February 2026

Global Partnerships in Response to Antimicrobial Resistance: From Policy to Practice
Guest Editor: Dr. Helena Rosado
Submission deadline: 31 March 2026

Antimicrobial and Anti-Inflammatory Potentials of Silver Tungstate Nanoparticles, Cytotoxicity and Interference on the Activity of Antimicrobial Drugs
by Washington de Souza Leal, Juliane Zacour Marinho, Isabela Penna Ceravolo, Lucas Leão Nascimento, Antonio Otávio de Toledo Patrocínio and Marcus Vinícius Dias-Souza
Drugs Drug Candidates 2025, 4(3), 30; https://doi.org/10.3390/ddc4030030

Release Profile and Antibacterial Activity of Thymus sibthorpii Essential Oil-Incorporated, Optimally Stabilized Type I Collagen Hydrogels
by Caglar Ersanli, Ioannis Skoufos, Konstantina Fotou, Athina Tzora, Yves Bayon, Despoina Mari, Eleftheria Sarafi, Konstantina Nikolaou and Dimitrios I. Zeugolis
Bioengineering 2025, 12(1), 89; https://doi.org/10.3390/bioengineering12010089

Antimicrobial Peptides from Frogs of the Glandirana Genus
by Frederick Harris, David A. Phoenix and Sarah R. Dennison
Biologics 2024, 4(4), 444-507; https://doi.org/10.3390/biologics4040027

Phytochemical Composition and Antimicrobial and Antibiofilm Effect of Myrciaria cauliflora Hydroethanolic Extract against Staphylococcus aureus and Acinetobacter baumannii
by Luciane Dias de Oliveira, Ana Luisa Monteiro Ribeiro, Sthéfani de Oliveira Dias, Geovani Moreira da Cruz, Raquel Teles de Menezes, Lara Steffany de Carvalho, Mariana Gadelho Gimenez Diamantino, Thaís Cristine Pereira, Maria Cristina Marcucci and Amjad Abu Hasna
Methods Protoc. 2024, 7(4), 60; https://doi.org/10.3390/mps7040060

LL-37: Structures, Antimicrobial Activity, and Influence on Amyloid-Related Diseases
by Surajit Bhattacharjya, Zhizhuo Zhang and Ayyalusamy Ramamoorthy
Biomolecules 2024, 14(3), 320; https://doi.org/10.3390/biom14030320

Special Issues:

Development of Antibacterial Drugs to Combat Drug-Resistant Bacteria: 2nd Edition
Guest Editors: Dr. Adriána Liptáková and Dr. Iryna Voronkina
Submission deadline: 31 January 2026

Combating Antimicrobial Resistance Spread in Food and Drinks Using Bacteriophage Technologies
Guest Editor:  Dr. Janet Nale
Submission deadline: 31 March 2026

Targeting Biofilm-Associated Infections: Mechanistic Insights, Challenges, and Therapeutic Innovations
Guest Editors: Dr. Zhaojun Jia and Dr. Jianglong Yan
Submission deadline: 31 January 2026

Combating Antimicrobial Resistance: Translational Science to Clinical Practice
Guest Editors: Dr. Giovanni Gherardi and Dr. Roberta Creti
Submission deadline: 15 July 2026

Antimicrobial Resistance Gene Patterns in Traditional Montenegrin Njeguški Cheese Revealed by qPCR
by Vesna Milanović, Giorgia Rampanti, Andrea Cantarini, Federica Cardinali, Giuseppe Paderni, Aleksandra Martinovic, Andrea Brenciani, Lucia Aquilanti, Andrea Osimani and Cristiana Garofalo
Genes 2025, 16(9), 1089; https://doi.org/10.3390/genes16091089

Immunotherapy Potential of Animal-Sourced Probiotic Bacteria
by Isaac Oluseun Adejumo
Biologics 2025, 5(3), 17; https://doi.org/10.3390/biologics5030017

Screening and Genomic Profiling of Antimicrobial Bacteria Sourced from Poultry Slaughterhouse Effluents: Bacteriocin Production and Safety Evaluation
by Nuria Peña, Irene Lafuente, Ester Sevillano, Javier Feito, Diogo Contente, Estefanía Muñoz-Atienza, Luis M. Cintas, Pablo E. Hernández and Juan Borrero
Genes 2024, 15(12), 1564; https://doi.org/10.3390/genes15121564 

The Impact of Antibiotics and Steroids on the Nasal Microbiome in Patients with Chronic Rhinosinusitis: A Systematic Review According to PICO Criteria
by Antonella Loperfido, Carlo Cavaliere, Elona Begvarfaj, Andrea Ciofalo, Giovanni D’Erme, Marco De Vincentiis, Antonio Greco, Stefano Millarelli, Gianluca Bellocchi and Simonetta Masieri
J. Pers. Med. 2023, 13(11), 1583; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm13111583

Special Issues:

Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in the Food Chain: Detection Gaps and Mitigation Strategies
Guest Editors: Dr. Joana Castro and Dr. António Machado
Submission deadline: 31 January 2026

Microbiota in Human Disease
Guest Editors: Dr. Rossella Cianci and Dr. Pierluigi Rio
Submission deadline: 31 August 2026

Med. Sci. Forum, 2025, ECA 2025

The 4th International Electronic Conference on Antibiotics
Organiser: MDPI and Antibiotics
Volume Editors: Manuel Simões and Marc Maresca

Highlights

Click here to read the full list of papers.

18 November 2025
Biomolecules | Editorial Board Member’s Perspectives in 2024–2025

As all of the articles published in our journal are open access, you have free and unlimited access to the full text. We welcome you to read our Editorial Board Member’s Perspectives published in 2024 and 2025, which are listed below:

1. “Plasmalogens in Innate Immune Cells: From Arachidonate Signaling to Ferroptosis”
by Jesús Balsinde and María A. Balboa
Biomolecules 2024, 14(11), 1461; https://doi.org/10.3390/biom14111461
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/14/11/1461

2. “Transcutaneous Non-Invasive Vagus Nerve Stimulation: Changing the Paradigm for Stroke and Atrial Fibrillation Therapies?”
by Carola Y. Förster
Biomolecules 2024, 14(12), 1511; https://doi.org/10.3390/biom14121511
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/14/12/1511

3. “Histone Deacetylase (HDAC) Inhibitors as a Novel Therapeutic Option Against Fibrotic and Inflammatory Diseases”
by Maria A. Theodoropoulou , Christiana Mantzourani and George Kokotos
Biomolecules 2024, 14(12), 1605; https://doi.org/10.3390/biom14121605
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/14/12/1605

4. “An Addendum to the Chemiosmotic Theory of Mitochondrial Activity: The Role of RNA as a Proton Sink”
by Ramin M. Farahani
Biomolecules 2025, 15(1), 87; https://doi.org/10.3390/biom15010087
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/15/1/87

5. “Order-to-Disorder and Disorder-to-Order Transitions of Proteins upon Binding to Phospholipid Membranes: Common Ground and Dissimilarities”
by Reinhard Schweitzer-Stenner
Biomolecules 2025, 15(2), 198; https://doi.org/10.3390/biom15020198
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/15/2/198

6. “APOL1 Dynamics in Diabetic Kidney Disease and Hypertension”
by Pravin C. Singhal and Karl Skorecki
Biomolecules 2025, 15(2), 205; https://doi.org/10.3390/biom15020205
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/15/2/205

7. “Molecular Insights in Endometrial Stromal Sarcomas: Exploring New Targets for Novel Therapeutic Approaches”
by Alice Costa, Annalisa Astolfi, Livia Gozzellino, Margherita Nannini, Gianandrea Pasquinelli and Maria Abbondanza Pantaleo
Biomolecules 2025, 15(2), 265; https://doi.org/10.3390/biom15020265
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/15/2/265

8. “Rediscovery of PHI-1/PPP1R14B: Emerging Roles of Cellular PP1 Signaling Mediated by the PPP1R14B Gene Product in Multiple Cancers and Beyond”
by Masumi Eto
Biomolecules 2025, 15(3), 344; https://doi.org/10.3390/biom15030344
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/15/3/344

9. “RNA-Mediated Non-Mendelian Inheritance in Mice: The Power of Memory”
by Minoo Rassoulzadegan
Biomolecules 2025, 15(4), 605; https://doi.org/10.3390/biom15040605
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/15/4/605

10. “Structural Biology in the AlphaFold Era: How Far Is Artificial Intelligence from Deciphering the Protein Folding Code?”
by Nicole Balasco, Luciana Esposito and Luigi Vitagliano
Biomolecules 2025, 15(5), 674; https://doi.org/10.3390/biom15050674
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/15/5/674

11. “Research Progress on Anti-Aging with Natural Products: From Pathway Modulation to AI-Driven Discovery”
by Chang Hyung Lee and Sang-Han Lee
Biomolecules 2025, 15(10), 1384; https://doi.org/10.3390/biom15101384
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/15/10/1384

12. “Towards a Treatment for Leukodystrophy Using Cell-Based Interception and Precision Medicine”
by Benoit Coulombe, Alexandra Chapleau, Julia Macintosh, Thomas M. Durcan, Christian Poitras, Yena A. Moursli, Denis Faubert, Maxime Pinard and Geneviève Bernard
Biomolecules 2024, 14(7), 857; https://doi.org/10.3390/biom14070857
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/14/7/857

13. “Diabetic Kidney Disease: Contribution of Phenyl Sulfate Derived from Dietary Tyrosine upon Gut Microbiota Catabolism”
by Haoxin Liu, Tram N. Diep, Ying Wang, Yucheng Wang and Liang-Jun Yan
Biomolecules 2024, 14(9), 1153; https://doi.org/10.3390/biom14091153
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/14/9/1153

17 November 2025
World Cervical Cancer Elimination Day—“Act Now: Eliminate Cervical Cancer”, 17 November 2025


World Cervical Cancer Elimination Day is an annual observance aimed at enhancing awareness of cervical cancer prevention and treatment, fostering a deeper recognition of the urgency to eliminate the disease, while also drawing attention to the global health burden it imposes—especially on women’s well-being. This day highlights the pivotal role that collective action plays in advancing cervical cancer screening, vaccination, and access to care, thereby reinforcing the imperative for its elimination. Under the theme “Act Now: Eliminate Cervical Cancer”, calls for bold, united action to build on existing progress and accelerate impact toward the 90-70-90 targets by 2030.

 

Progress and Challenges in Canada’s Path Toward the Elimination of Cervical Cancer
by Samara Perez
Curr. Oncol. 202431(10), 5850-5861; https://doi.org/10.3390/curroncol31100435

High-Risk HPV Screening Initiative in Kosovo—A Way to Optimize HPV Vaccination for Cervical Cancer
by Jessica L. Bentz, Rachael E. Barney, Natalia Georgantzoglou, Suzana Manxhuka-Kerliu et al.
Diseases 2024, 12(8), 189; https://doi.org/10.3390/diseases12080189

Cervical Cancer Genetic Profile through Circulating Tumor DNA: What Can We Learn from Blood?
by Sevastiani Antonouli, Valentina Di Nisio, Nikoletta Daponte, Athina-Ioanna Daponte and Alexandros Daponte
Biomolecules 2024, 14(7), 825; https://doi.org/10.3390/biom14070825

An Epidemiological Study of Cervical Cancer Trends among Women with Human Immunodeficiency Virus
by Arlesia Mathis, Ukamaka D. Smith, Vanessa Crowther, Torhonda Lee and Sandra Suther
Healthcare 2024, 12(12), 1178; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12121178

Artificial Intelligence and Colposcopy: Automatic Identification of Cervical Squamous Cell Carcinoma Precursors
by Miguel Mascarenhas, Inês Alencoão, Maria João Carinhas, Miguel Martins, Pedro Cardoso, Francisco Mendes, Joana Fernandes, João Ferreira, Guilherme Macedo and Rosa Zulmira Macedo
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(10), 3003; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13103003

Post-Conization HPV Vaccination and Its Impact on Viral Status: A Retrospective Cohort Study in Troms and Finnmark, 2022
by Marie Rykkelid, Helga Marie Wennberg, Elin Richardsen and Sveinung Wergeland Sørbye
Pathogens 2024, 13(5), 381; https://doi.org/10.3390/pathogens13050381

Identification and Validation of eRNA as a Prognostic Indicator for Cervical Cancer
by Lijing Huang, Jingkai Zhang, Zhou Songyang and Yuanyan Xiong
Biology 2024, 13(4), 227; https://doi.org/10.3390/biology13040227

Cervical Cancer Associated with Pregnancy: Current Challenges and Future Strategies
by Jennifer Le Guévelou, Lise Selleret, Enora Laas, Fabrice Lecuru and Manon Kissel
Cancers 2024, 16(7), 1341; https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers16071341

Correlation of the HPV 16 Genotype Persistence in Women Undergoing LEEP for CIN3 with the Risk of CIN2+ Relapses in the First 18 Months of Follow-Up: A Multicenter Retrospective Study
by Maria Teresa Bruno, Gaetano Valenti, Zaira Ruggeri, Giosuè Giordano Incognito, Paola Coretti, Giuseppe Dario Montana, Marco Marzio Panella and Liliana Mereu
Diagnostics 2024, 14(5), 509; https://doi.org/10.3390/diagnostics14050509

Exploring Immune-Related Gene Profiling and Infiltration of Immune Cells in Cervical Squamous Cell Carcinoma and Endocervical Adenocarcinoma
by Jialu Li and Juqun Xi
Genes 2024, 15(1), 121; https://doi.org/10.3390/genes15010121

Pain in High-Dose-Rate Brachytherapy for Cervical Cancer: A Retrospective Cohort Study
by Ángel Becerra-Bolaños, Miriam Jiménez-Gil, Mario Federico, Yurena Domínguez-Díaz, Lucía Valencia and Aurelio Rodríguez-Pérez
J. Pers. Med. 2023, 13(8), 1187; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm13081187

Viral Infections, Chronic Inflammation and Carcinogenesis
Guest Editors: Dr. Angioletta Lasagna and Dr. Davide Dalu
Submission deadline: 15 February 2026

Clinical Management of Cervical Cancer
Guest Editor: Dr. Vanessa Samouëlian
Submission deadline: 31 March 2026 

HPV Vaccine and Cervical Cancer Prevention
Guest Editor: Dr. Andreia Cristina de Melo
Submission deadline: 30 April 2026

Recent Advances and Strategies for the Management of CIN and HPV Eradication Starategies for the Prevention of Uterine Cervical Cancer
Guest Editor: Dr. Masaru Sakamoto
Submission deadline 30 April 2026 

14 November 2025
World Diabetes Day, 14 November 2025


World Diabetes Day will take place on 14 November 2025, under the theme “Diabetes and well-being”. Diabetes is a major cause of blindness, kidney failure, heart attack, stroke and lower limb amputation. A healthy diet, physical activity and avoiding tobacco use can prevent or delay type 2 diabetes. In addition, diabetes can be treated and its consequences avoided or delayed with medication, regular screening and treatment for complications.

In recognition of this important day, we recommend the following related articles, Special Issues and journals spanning multidisciplinary fields, including clinical medicine, biology and material sciences. We believe th.at promoting such research contributes to enhanced public awareness of innovative ideas regarding the prevention, treatment and care of diabetes. This World Diabetes Day, 14 November, let us put well-being at the heart of diabetes care and start the change for a better life with diabetes.

Biology & Life Science

Medicine & Pharmacology

 

Chemistry & Material Science

 

 

 

 

 

New-Onset Diabetes After Transplantation in Renal Recipients: A Pilot Comparative Study of Immediate vs. Extended-Release Tacrolimus Formulation
by Ioana Adela Ratiu, Florin Bănică, Corina Moisa, Bianca Pașca, Daniela Gîtea, Iulia Dana Grosu, Gabriel Cristian Bako, Oliviu Voștinaru, Wael Abu Dayyih and Lorena Filip
Pharmaceuticals 2025, 18(10), 1532; https://doi.org/10.3390/ph18101532

From Current Therapeutics to Multitarget Ligands: A Review of Diabetes Pharmacological Treatments
by Francesc Cabré, Josep J. Centelles and Marta Cascante
Pharmaceutics 2025, 17(9), 1125; https://doi.org/10.3390/pharmaceutics17091125

Impact of Antidiabetic Medication on Therapy Outcomes in Metastatic Urothelial Cancer Patients Receiving Enfortumab Vedotin Monotherapy
by Laila Schneidewind, Bernhard Kiss, Friedemann Zengerling, Annemarie Uhlig, Niklas Klümper, Thomas Büttner, Julia Heinzelbecker, Thomas Elegeert, Cem Aksoy, Cindy Rönnau et al.
Biologics 2025, 5(3), 20; https://doi.org/10.3390/biologics5030020

Gene–Diet Interactions in Diabetes Mellitus: Current Insights and the Potential of Personalized Nutrition
by Angeliki Kapellou, Effie Salata, Dimitrios Miltiadis Vrachnos, Sevastiani Papailia and Spiros Vittas
Genes 2025, 16(5), 578; https://doi.org/10.3390/genes16050578

Anti-Diabetic Therapies and Cancer: From Bench to Bedside
by Dimitris Kounatidis, Natalia G. Vallianou, Irene Karampela, Eleni Rebelos, Marina Kouveletsou, Vasileios Dalopoulos, Petros Koufopoulos, Evanthia Diakoumopoulou, Nikolaos Tentolouris and Maria Dalamaga
Biomolecules 2024, 14(11), 1479; https://doi.org/10.3390/biom14111479

Untargeted and Targeted Lipidomics Unveil Dynamic Lipid Metabolism Alterations in Type 2 Diabetes
by Li Feng, Bingshu He, Jianzhen Xia and Zhonghua Wang
Metabolites 2024, 14(11), 610; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo14110610

Quality of Dietetic Patient Education Materials for Diabetes and Gastrointestinal Disorders: Where Can We Do Better?
by Kelly Lambert, Olivia Hodgson and Claudia Goodman
Dietetics 2024, 3(3), 346-356; https://doi.org/10.3390/dietetics3030026

Biomaterials Designed to Modulate Reactive Oxygen Species for Enhanced Bone Regeneration in Diabetic Conditions
by Mingshan Li, Zhihe Zhao and Jianru Yi
J. Funct. Biomater. 2024, 15(8), 220; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb15080220

The Interrelationship between Diabetes Mellitus and Emotional Well-Being: Current Concepts and Future Prospects
by Polyxeni Mangoulia, Charalampos Milionis, Eugenia Vlachou and Ioannis Ilias
Healthcare 2024, 12(14), 1457; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12141457

Are Hyperglycemia-Induced Changes in the Retina Associated with Diabetes-Correlated Changes in the Brain? A Review from Zebrafish and Rodent Type 2 Diabetes Models
by Kaylee Augustine-Wofford, Victoria P. Connaughton and Elizabeth McCarthy
Biology 2024, 13(7), 477; https://doi.org/10.3390/biology13070477

Interleukin-6 as a Director of Immunological Events and Tissue Regenerative Capacity in Hemodialyzed Diabetes Patients
by Maria-Florina Trandafir, Octavian Savu, Daniela Pasarica, Coralia Bleotu and Mihaela Gheorghiu
Med. Sci. 2024, 12(2), 31; https://doi.org/10.3390/medsci12020031

Euonymus alatus Extract Reduces Insulin Resistance in db/db Mice by Regulating the PI3K–AKT Pathway
by Seoung-Uk. Lee, Pallavi Gurung, Til Bahadur Thapa Magar, Junmo Lim, Rajeev Shrestha, Yoon-Hee Kim and Yong-Wan Kim
Int. J. Transl. Med. 2024, 4(2), 286-297; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijtm4020018

Personalized Diabetes Management with Digital Twins: A Patient-Centric Knowledge Graph Approach
by Fatemeh Sarani Rad, Rasha Hendawi, Xinyi Yang and Juan Li
J. Pers. Med. 2024, 14(4), 359; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm14040359

NAFLD Fibrosis Progression and Type 2 Diabetes: The Hepatic–Metabolic Interplay
by Simona Cernea
Life 2024, 14(2), 272; https://doi.org/10.3390/life14020272

Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Diabetes: Shedding Light on a Widespread Oversight
by Franklyn Nonso Iheagwam, Amarachi Joy Joseph, Eniola Deborah Adedoyin, Olawumi Toyin Iheagwam and Samuel Akpoyowvare Ejoh
Pathophysiology 2025, 32(1), 9; https://doi.org/10.3390/pathophysiology32010009

Is Tirzepatide the New Game Changer in Type 2 Diabetes?
by Giuseppe Lisco, Olga Eugenia Disoteo, Vincenzo De Geronimo, Anna De Tullio, Vito Angelo Giagulli, Edoardo Guastamacchia, Giovanni De Pergola, Emilio Jirillo and Vincenzo Triggiani
Endocrines 2024, 5(1), 72-86; https://doi.org/10.3390/endocrines5010005

Fostering Resilience and Wellness: The Synergy of Mindful Eating and the Mediterranean Lifestyle
by Efstratios Christodoulou, Georgia-Eirini Deligiannidou, Christos Kontogiorgis, Constantinos Giaginis and Antonios E. Koutelidakis
Appl. Biosci. 2024, 3(1), 59-70; https://doi.org/10.3390/applbiosci3010004

The Main Risk Factors in Type 2 Diabetes for Cognitive Dysfunction, Depression, and Psychosocial Problems: A Systematic Review
by Maarja Randväli, Toomas Toomsoo and Jekaterina Šteinmiller
Diabetology 2024, 5(1), 40-59; https://doi.org/10.3390/diabetology5010004

Chronic Kidney Disease in the Older Adult Patient with Diabetes
by Raja Ravender, Maria-Eleni Roumelioti, Darren W. Schmidt, Mark L. Unruh and Christos Argyropoulos
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(2), 348; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13020348

Clinical Genetics of Diabetes
Guest Editor: Prof. Dr. Tuncay Delibasi
Submission deadline: 20 December 2025

Healthy Habits of Diabetes: Prevention, Intervention and Management Strategies
Guest Editors: Dr. Jie Hu and Dr. Eileen R. Faulds
Submission deadline: 10 January 2026

Emerging Therapies for Diabetes and Obesity
Guest Editor: Dr. Pedro Cisternas
Submission deadline: 15 January 2026

From Monitoring to Management: Addressing Challenges in Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Care
Guest Editors: Dr. Lucas Fornari Laurindo and Dr. Sandra Barbalho
Submission deadline: 31 January 2026

Experimental Biology: From Methods to Applications—Under the Auspices of the Italian Society of Experimental Biology, SIBS-1925
Guest Editors: Prof. Dr. Francesco Cappello and Dr. Maria Grazia Palmerini
Submission deadline: 20 February 2026

Clinical Translation of Technological Innovations in Diabetes Therapeutics
Guest Editor: Dr. Nowreen Haq
Submission deadline: 20 February 2026

Immune Responses in Type 1 Diabetes
Guest Editors: Dr. Eddie A. James and Dr. Sally C. Kent
Submission deadline: 28 February 2026

Diabetes and Cardiovascular Diseases in the New Era
Guest Editors: Dr. Prashilla Soma and Prof. Dr. Alisa Phulukdaree
Submission deadline: 28 February 2026

Interdisciplinary Approach to Diabetes Mellitus: From Pathophysiology to Diagnosis and Therapeutic Challenges: 2nd Edition
Guest Editors: Dr. Daniela Maria Tanase, Prof. Dr. Mariana Floria and Prof. Dr. Ionela Lacramioara Serban
Submission deadline: 31 March 2026

Metabolic Signature of Type 2 Diabetes, Insulin Resistance, and Obesity Triad
Guest Editor: Dr. Simona Georgiana Popa
Submission deadline: 30 April 2026

Diabetes and Its Complications: From Research to Clinical Practice
Guest Editors: Dr. Makoto Katoh and Prof. Dr. Takaaki Senbonmatsu
Submission deadline: 20 June 2026

Tailored Lifestyle and Behaviour Change Interventions for Prevention of Diabetes
Guest Editor: Dr. Jillian Hill
Submission deadline: 27 June 2026

Clinical Nutrition in the Era of Precision: Bioactives, Microbiome and Targeted Dietetic Interventions
Guest Editor: Prof. Dr. Carmen Lucas-Abellán
Submission deadline: 5 July 2026

Feature Papers in International Journal of Translational Medicine
Collection Editor: Dr. Joan Oliva

11 November 2025
Biomolecules | Highly Cited Papers in 2024–2025 in the “Lipids” Section


We welcome you to read our most highly cited papers published in 2024 and 2025, which are listed below. As all of the articles published in Biomolecules (ISSN: 2218-273X) are open access, you have free and unlimited access to the full text.

1. “Innate Immunity and MASLD”
by Moritz Meyer, Julian Schwärzler, Almina Jukic and Herbert Tilg
Biomolecules 2024, 14(4), 476; https://doi.org/10.3390/biom14040476
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/14/4/476

2. “Exploring the Dynamic Changes of Brain Lipids, Lipid Rafts, and Lipid Droplets in Aging and Alzheimer’s Disease”
by Michele Cerasuolo, Irene Di Meo, Maria Chiara Auriemma, Giuseppe Paolisso, Michele Papa and Maria Rosaria Rizzo
Biomolecules 2024, 14(11), 1362; https://doi.org/10.3390/biom14111362
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/14/11/1362

3. “Plasticity of Adipose Tissues: Interconversion among White, Brown, and Beige Fat and Its Role in Energy Homeostasis”
by Yanqiu Peng, Lixia Zhao, Min Li, Yunfei Liu, Yuke Shi and Jian Zhang
Biomolecules 2024, 14(4), 483; https://doi.org/10.3390/biom14040483
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/14/4/483

4. “An Update on Polyphosphate In Vivo Activities”
by Robert Schoeppe, Moritz Waldmann, Henning J. Jessen and Thomas Renné
Biomolecules 2024, 14(8), 937; https://doi.org/10.3390/biom14080937
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/14/8/937

5. “Promising Application, Efficient Production, and Genetic Basis of Mannosylerythritol Lipids”
by Dun Liu, Guanglei Liu and Shiping Liu
Biomolecules 2024, 14(5), 557; https://doi.org/10.3390/biom14050557
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/14/5/557

6. “Bile Acids as Emerging Players at the Intersection of Steatotic Liver Disease and Cardiovascular Diseases”
by Josh Bilson, Eleonora Scorletti, Jonathan R. Swann and Christopher D. Byrne
Biomolecules 2024, 14(7), 841; https://doi.org/10.3390/biom14070841
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/14/7/841

7. “Multi-Omics Insights into Regulatory Mechanisms Underlying Differential Deposition of Intramuscular and Abdominal Fat in Chickens”
by Yuxin Xing, Chenglin Ma, Hongbo Guan, Jianing Shen, Ying Shen, Guoxi Li, Guirong Sun, Yadong Tian, Xiangtao Kang, Xiaojun Liu et al.
Biomolecules 2025, 15(1), 134; https://doi.org/10.3390/biom15010134
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/15/1/134

8. “Research Progress of Phospholipid Vesicles in Biological Field”
by Na Zhang, Jie Song and Yuchun Han
Biomolecules 2024, 14(12), 1628; https://doi.org/10.3390/biom14121628
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/14/12/1628

9. “Plasmalogens in Innate Immune Cells: From Arachidonate Signaling to Ferroptosis”
by Jesús Balsinde and María A. Balboa
Biomolecules 2024, 14(11), 1461; https://doi.org/10.3390/biom14111461
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/14/11/1461

10. “Increased Odds of Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease Are Linked to Reduced n-6, but Not n-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in Plasma”
by Irena Frankovic, Ivana Djuricic, Ana Ninic, Jelena Vekic, Tara Vorkapic, Sanja Erceg, Tamara Gojkovic, Ratko Tomasevic, Milica Mamic, Milos Mitrovic et al.
Biomolecules 2024, 14(8), 902; https://doi.org/10.3390/biom14080902
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/14/8/902

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