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Special Issues

Following special issues within this section are currently open for submissions:

• Decoding Cancer Metabolism: Recent Insights and Future Directions (Deadline: 15 July 2025)
• Advances in Intestinal Epithelial Plasticity and Regeneration (Deadline: 20 July 2025)
• The Role of Cilia in Health and Diseases—2nd Edition (Deadline: 20 July 2025)
• Novel Molecular Targets for the Treatment of Sleep Disorders (Deadline: 25 July 2025)
• Going with the Flow and Beyond: Understanding Benign Blood Disorders and Their Underlying Mechanisms (Deadline: 30 July 2025)
• Recent Developments in Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms and Therapeutic Approaches to Cardiovascular and Metabolic Diseases (Deadline: 30 July 2025)
• MicroRNAs: Regulators of Cellular Fate (Deadline: 31 July 2025)
• Biomarkers in Human Diseases and Emerging Diagnostic Technologies for Their Identification and Application (Deadline: 31 July 2025)
• Establishment and Characterization of Novel Patient-Derived Cancer Model (Deadline: 31 July 2025)
• Emerging Topics in Cachexia (Deadline: 31 July 2025)
• The Role of Macrophages in Leishmaniasis: Current Perspective (Deadline: 31 July 2025)
• Cellular and Molecular Players in Bone Homeostasis (Deadline: 1 August 2025)
• The Dynamic Gut Wall: Innovations and Future Directions in Intestinal Epithelium (Deadline: 15 August 2025)
• The Cell Biology of Inositol (Deadline: 20 August 2025)
• Cell Biology: The State of the Art and Perspectives in Japan 2025 (Deadline: 30 August 2025)
• DNA Damage and Repair for Targeted Cancer Therapy (Deadline: 31 August 2025)
• Nuclear Pore Complex in Nanomedicine: Third Edition (Deadline: 31 August 2025)
• Ubiquitin Ligases: Key Regulators in Cellular Homeostasis and Disease (Deadline: 31 August 2025)
• Epigenetic Mechanisms of Tumorigenesis (Deadline: 10 September 2025)
• Cancer Cell Signaling, Autophagy and Tumorigenesis (Deadline: 15 September 2025)
• Macrophage-Epithelial Interplay in Pulmonary Fibrosis (Deadline: 20 September 2025)
• Regulation of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) and Its Receptor (VEGFR) in Angiogenesis (Deadline: 25 September 2025)
• Cell Migration and Invasion (Deadline: 28 September 2025)
• The Role of Epithelial Cells in Scleroderma—Second Edition (Deadline: 30 September 2025)
• Yeast Stress Responses and Cell Death Regulation (Deadline: 30 September 2025)
• Modulation of P2X Receptors: Emerging Implications for Cellular Signaling and Disease Management (Deadline: 30 September 2025)
• CRISPR-Based Genome Editing in Translational Research—Third Edition (Deadline: 30 September 2025)
• Evolution, Structure, and Functions of Apolipoproteins L (Deadline: 30 September 2025)
• Novel Molecular Insight into Congenital Disorders of N-Linked Glycosylation (Deadline: 30 September 2025)
• Cell Biology: State of the Art and Perspectives in Italy 2025 (Deadline: 30 September 2025)
• Mechanisms and Dynamics in Cellular Adhesion in Development and Disease (Deadline: 30 September 2025)
• Mitochondria and Peroxisomes–Individual Roles and Delicate Balance of Redox Organelles (Deadline: 30 September 2025)
• The Interplay of G-Protein-Coupled Receptor Signaling between Humans and Diseases (Deadline: 10 October 2025)
• Study on Immune Activity of Natural Products (Deadline: 10 October 2025)
• Ras Family of Genes and Proteins: Structure, Function and Regulation (Deadline: 15 October 2025)
• The Multifaceted Role of Molecular Chaperones in Cancer: Pro-Tumoral or Therapeutic Function (Deadline: 15 October 2025)
• Advances in Adipocyte Biology Research and Their Relevance to Metabolic Health (Deadline: 15 October 2025)
• Membrane Trafficking Components and Mechanisms in Bacterial, Viral or Fungal Infections (Deadline: 15 October 2025)
• Regulation of the Subcellular Compartmentalization of Signaling Pathways by Post-Translational Modifications (Deadline: 15 October 2025)
• Extracellular Vesicles and Exosomes: Novel Insight and Therapeutic Applications in Cancer (Deadline: 16 October 2025)
• Sperm Biology and Reproductive Health—Second Edition (Deadline: 20 October 2025)
• Thirty plus Years’ Journey—Painting the Molecular Picture of E-C Coupling (Deadline: 30 October 2025)
• Cilia-Based New Discoveries: Ciliogenesis, Function, and Human Diseases (Deadline: 31 October 2025)
• Cellular Pathways on Brain Control of Energy Metabolism (Deadline: 31 October 2025)
• Advances in Bacterial Cell Biophysics: Metabolic Engineering and Host Interactions (Deadline: 31 October 2025)
• Updates and Perspectives on Prion-Like Tau Pathology Propagation (Deadline: 31 October 2025)
• Plasticity of Skeletal, Cardiac and Smooth Muscles in COPD: Repair and Remodeling (Deadline: 31 October 2025)
• Kidney and Lung Disorders: The Role of Tubular and Alveolar Epithelia in Health, Disease, Infection, and Organ Crosstalk (Deadline: 31 October 2025)
• Mechanisms Underlying Cell Growth and Development (Deadline: 31 October 2025)
• Functional Differences in Periostin Splicing Isoforms in Cancer and Inflammatory Disorders (Deadline: 31 October 2025)
• Immunoregulation in Cardiovascular Disease (Deadline: 10 November 2025)
• Novel Therapies and Biomarkers for Rare Diseases (Deadline: 15 November 2025)
• The Role of Integrins and Small GTPases in Health and Disease (Deadline: 15 November 2025)
• Extracellular Vesicles Based Drug Delivery (Deadline: 20 November 2025)
• Molecular Advances in Prenatal Exposure to Environmental Toxicants (Deadline: 20 November 2025)
• Tumor Stroma Interaction (Deadline: 20 November 2025)
• Methane Biosynthesis (Deadline: 20 November 2025)
• Transient Receptor Potential (TRP) Channels and Health and Disease (Deadline: 20 November 2025)
• The Metabolic Interactions and Pathways in Cancers (Deadline: 20 November 2025)
• Genetic and Genomic Insights into Complex Human Diseases: Advances, Challenges and Integrative Approaches (Deadline: 20 November 2025)
• CAR T Cells in Human Cancers (Deadline: 25 November 2025)
• Drug Resistance in Breast and Ovarian Cancers (Deadline: 30 November 2025)
• Exploring the Structural and Functional Diversity of Proteins: Foundations of Life and Biological Complexity (Deadline: 30 November 2025)
• Exploring Morphological Changes and Diversity in Cancer (Deadline: 30 November 2025)
• G Protein-Coupled Receptors and Diseases (Deadline: 30 November 2025)
• Redox Regulation by Nrf2 in Health and Disease (Deadline: 30 November 2025)
• Non-Coding RNAs as Regulators of Cellular Function and Disease (Deadline: 30 November 2025)
• Protein and RNA Regulation in Cells (Deadline: 30 November 2025)
• Cell Therapies in Cancer Treatment (Deadline: 15 December 2025)
• Functions of Cilia (Deadline: 15 December 2025)
• Physics of Cancer: How Mechanobiology Drives Cancer Progression (Deadline: 15 December 2025)
• The Cross-Talk Between Obesity and Metabolism (Deadline: 15 December 2025)
• AMPK: From Mechanisms to New Therapies (Deadline: 15 December 2025)
• The Role of Hormone Receptors in Cancers (Deadline: 15 December 2025)
• From Energy Metabolism to Disease: The Multifaceted Roles of Mitochondria (Deadline: 15 December 2025)
• Evaluation of the Properties and Effectiveness of Nutritional Factors Using In Vitro Assays, Including Cell Cultures and Organoids (Deadline: 20 December 2025)
• Advanced Research on Genomic Instability and Gene Expression in Developmental Disorders (Deadline: 20 December 2025)
• Targeting Thermogenesis in Metabolic Disorders: Novel Pharmacological and Lifestyle Interventions (Deadline: 20 December 2025)
• Molecular Insights into cAMP/PKA Pathway Regulation in Health and Disease (Deadline: 30 December 2025)
• Organelle Contact and Its Physiological Implications (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
• Standardization and Metrological Advancements in Cellular and Genomic Diagnostics for Cancer (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
• Recent Advances in Extracellular-Intracellular Communication and Cancer Therapies (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
• Genetic Mechanisms in Cellular Genomics and Therapeutics (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
• Hematopoietic Cell Lines as Models for Leukemia and Lymphoma (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
• New Insights into Gene Research and Therapy for Diabetes Mellitus (Deadline: 15 January 2026)
• The Evolving Landscape of Cell and Gene Therapy—Opportunities, Challenges and the Road Ahead (Deadline: 20 January 2026)
• Cellular Origin of Glioma: From Triggers to Treatments (Deadline: 20 January 2026)
• Targeting Hallmarks of Cancer (Deadline: 25 January 2026)
• Metabolic Flexibility in Cancer: How Tumor Cells Adapt Their Metabolism to Growth and Spread (Deadline: 25 January 2026)
• Targeting Immune Dysfunction in Aging and Age-Related Diseases (Deadline: 25 January 2026)
• Tumor Immune Responsiveness in the Era of T Cell Immunotherapy (Deadline: 30 January 2026)
• Diagnostic and Therapeutic Application of Extracellular Vesicles (EV) (Deadline: 31 January 2026)
• Examining the Cellular Biology of Adenovirus (Deadline: 31 January 2026)
• Single-Molecule Tracking for Live Cells (Deadline: 31 January 2026)
• Cell Behavior Under Blood Flow (Deadline: 31 January 2026)
• Genetics and Gene Regulation (Deadline: 31 January 2026)
• Advances in the Role of Lipid Signaling in Diseases (Deadline: 5 February 2026)
• Decoding Cellular Organization Through Spatial Omics (Deadline: 10 February 2026)
• Cancers and Metabolic Diseases—the Molecular Players in the Game (Deadline: 15 February 2026)
• Molecular, Cellular and Biochemical Approaches of Anti-Cancer Drugs (Deadline: 25 February 2026)
• Molecular and Cellular Mechanisms of Ischemic Stroke (Deadline: 25 February 2026)
• The Pivotal Role of Tumor Stem Cells in Glioblastoma: Second Edition (Deadline: 28 February 2026)
• The Lipid Metabolism and Signaling in Dry Eye Disease (Deadline: 28 February 2026)
• Gene Expression in Adipocytes During Obesity: Understanding Challenges and Future Prospects (Deadline: 10 March 2026)
• Highlights in Red Blood Cell Research (Deadline: 20 March 2026)
• The Challenges and Opportunities of Mesenchymal Stromal Cells in Regenerative Medicine (Deadline: 31 March 2026)
• GABA_A Receptor Dynamics: From Cellular Quality Control to Disease Mechanisms (Deadline: 31 March 2026)
• Advances in CAR Cell Therapies and Manufacturing (Deadline: 31 March 2026)
• Neurodegenerative Diseases and Related Proteins (Deadline: 31 March 2026)
• Advances in Zebrafish Disease Models (Deadline: 15 April 2026)
• Molecular Mechanisms of Fibrosis in Chronic Liver Diseases (Deadline: 1 June 2026)
• Biochemical Interaction and Supramolecular Complexes of Receptors in Cell Membranes (Deadline: 8 July 2026)

Topical Collections

Following topical collections within this section are currently open for submissions:

• Advances in Cell Culture and Tissue Engineering
• Animal Models of Retinal Degeneration
• Cell Biology in the United States: Latest Advances and Perspectives
• Cell-to-Cell Metabolic Cross-Talk in Physiology and Pathology—2nd Edition
• Current Understanding in Cancer Treatment and Monitoring Through Identification of Circulating Tumor Cells and Tumor-Derived Extracellular Vesicles
• Cutaneous Lymphoma Molecular Pathogenesis, Diagnosis and Management
• Exclusive Papers from Editorial Board Members and Invited Scholars in Cells
• Feature Papers in ‘Organelle Function’ (Closed)
• Gastrointestinal Disease: From Molecular and Cellular Mechanisms to Novel Therapeutics
• Glycosylation and Cell Biology
• Molecular Mechanisms of Exercise and Healthspan (Closed)
• Oxidative Stress in Human Health and Disease
• Regulation of Eukaryotic Cytochrome c Oxidase
• Tumor Metabolism and Therapy