Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms in Aging
A special issue of Cells (ISSN 2073-4409). This special issue belongs to the section "Cellular Aging".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 1 April 2026 | Viewed by 1335
Special Issue Editors
Interests: genetic medicine; biomedicine
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Aging is a multifaceted biological process influenced by a complex interplay of genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors. Over the past decades, advancements in cellular and molecular biology have significantly deepened our understanding of aging mechanisms and age-related diseases. Cellular models, such as primary cells, immortalized cell lines, and induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), have become indispensable tools for elucidating the molecular pathways that drive the decline in cellular function, tissue integrity, and organ performance over time.
In this Special Issue of Cells, titled “Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms in Aging”, we aim to gather cutting-edge research that leverages cellular models to uncover novel insights into aging biology. We welcome original research articles, comprehensive reviews, and short perspectives that address the challenges and innovations in the field.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Cellular senescence and aging;
- Genomic stability and DNA repair mechanisms;
- Oxidative stress and mitochondrial dysfunction;
- Cellular models of neurodegeneration and cardiovascular aging;
- In vitro models for lifespan and healthspan studies.
Dr. Michel Satya Naslavsky
Dr. Mateus Vidigal
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- cellular senescence
- aging models
- DNA repair
- neurodegeneration
- elderly
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