Ion Channels and Transporters in Immune Function and Inflammatory Disease
A special issue of Biomolecules (ISSN 2218-273X). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Medicine".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2027 | Viewed by 62
Special Issue Editors
Interests: cardiology; proton channel; macrophages; EndMT; autophagy
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: cardiology; proton channel; macrophages; EndMT; autophagy
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Ion channels and transporters play essential roles in regulating immune cell activation and signalling, coordinating a wide range of cellular processes through the control of ionic homeostasis and membrane potential. These transmembrane proteins critically influence immune responses, including cytokine production, antigen presentation, phagocytosis, and the initiation and resolution of inflammation. In recent years, accumulating evidence has highlighted their essential roles in both innate and adaptive immunity.
Importantly, dysregulation of ion channels and transporters has been increasingly linked to the pathogenesis of numerous inflammatory and immune-mediated diseases, such as autoimmune disorders, cardiovascular inflammation, and infectious diseases. Advances in molecular biology, electrophysiology, and disease modelling have significantly deepened our understanding of how these proteins contribute to immune regulation and disease progression, while also revealing their potential as novel therapeutic targets.
This Special Issue, entitled “Ion Channels and Transporters in Immune Function and Inflammatory Disease”, aims to bring together the latest research and comprehensive reviews in this rapidly evolving field. We welcome contributions that explore molecular mechanisms, physiological and pathological functions, and innovative therapeutic strategies targeting ion channels and transporters in the immune and inflammatory systems. Studies addressing emerging technologies, translational approaches, and interdisciplinary perspectives are particularly encouraged.
Both original research articles and review papers providing novel insights or comprehensive overviews are warmly invited.
Dr. Liang Hong
Guest Editor
Dr. Lu Zhang
Guest Editor Assistant
Manuscript Submission Information
Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 250 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for assessment.
Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Biomolecules is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.
Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2700 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.
Keywords
- ion channel
- immune regulation
- electrophysiology
- inflammation
Benefits of Publishing in a Special Issue
- Ease of navigation: Grouping papers by topic helps scholars navigate broad scope journals more efficiently.
- Greater discoverability: Special Issues support the reach and impact of scientific research. Articles in Special Issues are more discoverable and cited more frequently.
- Expansion of research network: Special Issues facilitate connections among authors, fostering scientific collaborations.
- External promotion: Articles in Special Issues are often promoted through the journal's social media, increasing their visibility.
- Reprint: MDPI Books provides the opportunity to republish successful Special Issues in book format, both online and in print.
Further information on MDPI's Special Issue policies can be found here.
