Molecular Cell Biology of T Cells in Cancer and Infectious Diseases
A special issue of Cells (ISSN 2073-4409). This special issue belongs to the section "Cellular Immunology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 October 2025 | Viewed by 45
Special Issue Editors
Interests: cell death; cancer; CTL; apoptosis; pyroptosis; necroptosis; T cells
Interests: T cell activation; Th differentiation; T cell memory; cell signaling; gene expression; cancer
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
T cells are a cornerstone of the adaptive immune response, playing pivotal roles in the body’s defense against cancer and infectious diseases. Understanding the molecular underpinnings of T cell biology is crucial for improving T cell fitness and developing targeted interventions. Advances in genomics, proteomics, metabolomics, and imaging technologies have revealed novel insights into T cell signaling pathways and their adaptations in both the tumor microenvironment and during pathogen invasion.
This Special Issue explores the intricate mechanisms governing T cell development, activation, differentiation, and effector functions through state-of-the-art research and innovative methodologies. Our goal is to provide a comprehensive platform for disseminating novel findings that illuminate the regulatory mechanisms driving T cell biology and its applications.
Prof. Dr. Gustavo P. Amarante-Mendes
Dr. João Viola
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- T cells
- cancer
- infectious diseases
- genomics
- proteomics
- metabolomics
- metabolism
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