Cardiovascular Immunopathology
A special issue of Cells (ISSN 2073-4409). This special issue belongs to the section "Cellular Pathology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (15 February 2024) | Viewed by 311
Special Issue Editor
Interests: basic and molecular cardiology; CVDs; regenerative cardiology; cardiovascular tissue engineering; translational medicine
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Dear Colleagues,
Atherosclerosis and the downstream cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) involve both innate and adaptive immunity, as evident from the battery of immune mediators and cells identified in atherosclerotic lesions and the affected tissues. The involvement of various immune cell phenotypes and their secretory mediators signal at different stages of CVD pathology and healing responses; however, the underlying mechanisms at the cellular, biochemical, molecular, and genetic levels are largely unknown. Moreover, current knowledge suggests that similar mechanisms are likely involved in the intervention strategies of CVDs such as in-stent restenosis, neointimal hyperplasia, vessel graft failure, ischemic arterial injury, and others; however, there remain gaps regarding the specific immunological mechanisms. In addition, the inflammatory phenotypes of non-immune cells and stem cells are emerging; unfortunately, the wealth of information regarding such non-immune-immunity is scarce. Hence, advancements in knowledge regarding cardiovascular immunology in diverse aspects of CVDs offer translational avenues for designing next-generation therapeutic strategies.
In this regard, this Special Issue focusses on the latest developments in the genetic, molecular, and cellular mechanisms involved in the immunopathology and healing associated with CVDs.
Manuscripts reporting original research and comprehensive reviews will be considered. We look forward to your contributions.
Dr. Finosh G. Thankam
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- cardiovascular diseases
- cardiovascular immunity
- cardiovascular inflammation
- non-immune inflammatory cells
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