Ion Channels in Neurological and Psychological Disorders
A special issue of Biomolecules (ISSN 2218-273X). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Biology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 47
Special Issue Editor
Interests: acid-sensing ion channel; zinc; glucose; patch-clamp recording; stroke; drug addiction; brain injury
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Dear Colleagues,
Ion channels play a crucial role in maintaining the balance of ions across cell membranes, which is vital for the electrical activity of neurons and the proper functioning of the brain. Dysregulation of ion channels is implicated in a variety of neurological and psychological disorders, such as stroke, epilepsy, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and drug addiction. Understanding the mechanisms through which ion channels influence these conditions can offer new insights into their pathophysiology and potential therapeutic targets.
This Special Issue invites contributions that explore the role of ion channels in the context of neurological and psychological disorders. Authors are encouraged to submit original research articles, reviews, and perspectives that focus on the following:
- Mechanisms of ion channel dysfunction in neurological or psychological disorders;
- Novel ion channel-based therapies or potential drug targets;
- The impact of ion channel mutations on disease progression;
- Experimental models and methodologies, such as omics data, for studying ion channel behavior in disorders.
Manuscripts should be submitted through the journal's online submission system.
Authors are encouraged to provide clear and concise explanations of their findings, including experimental details, results, and implications.
All articles will undergo peer review to ensure quality and relevance to the theme of this Special Issue.
We look forward to your contributions to this exciting and rapidly evolving field.
Dr. Xiang-Ping Chu
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- ion channels
- neurological disorders
- psychological disorder
- brain
- therapeutic target
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