Molecular Mechanisms in Metabolic Disease

Dear Colleagues,

“Metabolic disease” refers to a collection of disorders that are related to pathophysiological defects in using and/or converting energy. This not only includes diseases associated with metabolic syndrome but also diseases that are inherited and associated with defects in glucose–insulin metabolism. Although there is a significant body of literature around assessing the biochemical and clinical parameters that are associated with the progression to metabolic disease, in recent years, a body of molecular biomarkers have been unveiled that are not only indicators but also mediators of the pathophysiological processes leading to disease. This Special Issue aims to attract original reports, reviews, meta-analyses/systematic reviews, and short reports on understanding the potential molecular mechanisms underlying metabolic disease. We look forward to submissions that not only demonstrate new molecular mechanisms but also validate the existing research in addition to investigations into biomarkers of processes that lead to metabolic disease. This Special Issue will include articles related to type 1 and 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity, lipid disorders, and related manifestations of metabolic syndrome. Submissions related to both existing and future therapies or treatment alternatives for metabolic disease are also welcome.

Dr. Louise Dalgaard
Dr. Anandwardhan A. Hardikar
Dr. Mugdha Joglekar
Guest Editors

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