Gastrointestinal Disorders: Immunity and Inflammation
A special issue of Cells (ISSN 2073-4409).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2026 | Viewed by 39
Special Issue Editors
Interests: gastroenterology; immunology; inflammation; gastrointestinal disorders
Interests: sex differences; stress; CRF; GPCRs; HPA axis; cell signaling and receptor crosstalk; metabolic disease; mental health; systems biology; neuroendocrinology; neurodegenerative diseases; gut–brain axis
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The gastrointestinal tract, especially the liver, gall bladder, intestines, and pancreas, among other organs, represents a unique immunological interface where complex interactions between the host immune system, microbiota, and environmental factors orchestrate both homeostasis and disease progression. Recent advances in single-cell technologies, multi-omics approaches, and immunophenotyping have unveiled previously unrecognized cellular heterogeneity and molecular pathways driving gastrointestinal inflammation. Understanding these mechanisms is crucial for developing precision medicine approaches tailored to individual patient profiles.
This Special Issue explores the intricate relationship between immunity and inflammation in gastrointestinal disorders, encompassing conditions from inflammatory bowel disease to functional gastrointestinal disorders. The issue welcomes original research articles, comprehensive reviews, and perspective pieces addressing immunity and inflammation, incorporating novel immune cell populations, inflammatory mediators, biomarkers, barrier dysfunction, microbiome–immune crosstalk, and emerging therapeutic strategies. We particularly encourage submissions exploring translational aspects bridging basic immunology with clinical applications, including biomarker discovery, drug repurposing, and immunomodulatory interventions. By bringing together cutting-edge research from diverse perspectives, this Special Issue aims to advance our understanding of immune-mediated gastrointestinal pathology and accelerate the development of innovative therapeutic approaches for patients suffering from these conditions.
Dr. Faizan Ahmed
Prof. Dr. Aditi Bhargava
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- gastrointestinal disorders
- immunity
- inflammation
- immune system
- microbiota
- gastroenterology
- biomarkers
- pathways
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