Cellular and Molecular Basis in Chronic Kidney Disease—2nd Edition
A Special Issue of Cells (ISSN 2073-4409) belonging to the section "Cellular Pathology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 October 2026 | Viewed by 935
Editors
Interests: cardiovascular disease; atherosclerosis; endothelial dysfunction; chronic kidney disease; lipid metabolism; blood lipids
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Dear Colleagues,
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) remains a major global health burden and is characterized by the progressive loss of kidney function over time. Following the successful completion of our first Special Issue, we are pleased to launch a second edition to continue promoting scholarly exchange and advancing research in the field of CKD.
This new edition will further explore key mechanisms involved in CKD pathogenesis, including the renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system (RAAS), renal inflammation, fibrosis, and signaling pathways such as transforming growth factor beta 1 (TGF-β1), among others.
This Special Issue aims to provide a platform for the publication of original research articles and comprehensive reviews that enhance our understanding of the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying CKD development and progression. We particularly welcome submissions addressing mechanistic insights, experimental models, biomarker discovery, translational research, and novel therapeutic strategies aimed at preventing or slowing CKD progression.
By bringing together innovative research findings and expert perspectives, this second edition seeks to foster collaboration and stimulate further advances in CKD research. We look forward to receiving your valuable contributions to this Special Issue.
Dr. Prabhatchandra Dube
Dr. Dulat Bekbolsynov
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- CKD
- renal inflammation
- renal fibrosis
- RAAS
- aldosterone
- TGF-B1
- uremic toxins
- hypertension
- GFR
- albuminuria
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