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Epigenetic and Metabolic Regulation of Cancer—2nd Edition
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 46 | Submission Open
Keywords: cancer; epigenetic; transcription; chromatin; tumor metabolism; immunometabolism
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cellular Metabolism)
Applications of Nanotechnology and Molecular Imaging in Cancer
edited by and Victoria Laney
submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 44 | Submission Open
Keywords: contrast agents and mechanisms; probes; molecular imaging; longitudinal imaging; tumor microenvironment; nanomaterials; cell signaling; cancer therapy; intracellular pathways; imaging-guided treatment
Cellular and Molecular Research of Plant-Derived Exosomes
edited by Mukesh Kumar Sriwastva
submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 34 | Submission Open
Keywords: plant-derived exosomes; extracellular vesicles; exosome isolation and characterization; cross-kingdom communication; therapeutic applications; biomolecule cargo (proteins; RNAs; lipids); plant exosome-like nanoparticles; drug delivery systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant, Algae and Fungi Cell Biology)
Cellular Signaling and Metabolic Adaptations in the Tumor Microenvironment
edited by Shashi Anand
submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 29 | Submission Open
Keywords: cancer metabolic plasticity; tumor microenvironment; metabolic vulnerabilities; oncogenic signaling pathways; hypoxia and nutrient stress; therapeutic resistance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cellular Metabolism)
Molecular Mechanisms and Targeting Strategies of the Blood–Brain Barrier
edited by Kasandra Bélanger
submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 21 | Submission Open
Keywords: blood– brain barrier; homeostasis; neurovascular unit; drug delivery; neurorological disorders; BBB integrity; permeability; molecular pathways
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cellular Neuroscience)
NAMs (New Approach Methodologies) and Neural Stem Cells
edited by Tonggauang Wang
submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 2 | Submission Open
Keywords: neural stem cells (NSCs); brain organoids; neurodevelopmental disorders; human pluripotent stem cells (hPSCs); translational neuroscience
(This special issue belongs to the Section Stem Cells)
Novel Molecular Targets for the Treatment of Sleep Disorders
edited by
submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 339 | Submission Open
Keywords: sleep disorders; molecular targets; glymphatic system; neuroinflammation; circadian rhythms; microbiome; biomarkers; pharmacological therapy; gene therapy; neurodegeneration
Interactions Between Nanomaterials and Cells
edited by and
submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 35 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterial– cell interactions; nanomedicine; cellular uptake and trafficking; nano– bio interface; intracellular signaling; cellular stress and toxicity; stem cells and nanomaterials; advanced imaging and characterization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cellular Biophysics)
Harnessing the Immune System: Emerging Therapeutic Strategies in Cancer
edited by Kishan Shamjibhai Italiya
submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 26 | Submission Open
Keywords: cancer immunotherapy; tumor microenvironment; immune checkpoint inhibitors; adoptive cell therapy; cancer vaccines; T cell therapy; immuno-oncology; tumor immune evasion; immune modulation; antitumor immunity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cellular Immunology)
Molecular Regulation of Trophoblast Invasion in Placental Function and Pregnancy Disorders
edited by Mirjana Nacka-Aleksić and
submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 23 | Submission Open
Keywords: trophoblast invasion; preeclampsia; placenta accreta; human trophoblast stem cells
(This special issue belongs to the Section Reproductive Cells and Development)
A New Frontier for Cancer Diagnosis and Therapy submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 14 | Submission Open
Keywords: cancer diagnosis; precision oncology; liquid biopsy; molecular biomarkers; immunotherapy; targeted therapy; nanomedicine; multi-omics; artificial intelligence; tumor heterogeneity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cellular Immunology)
Toxicology in Cells: Cellular Mechanisms, Molecular Responses, and Modern Models
edited by Maria Jurczuk and
submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 133 | Submission Open
Keywords: cellular toxicology; oxidative stress; apoptosis; autophagy; biomarkers; nanotoxicology; organ-on-chip; toxicogenomics; epigenetic regulation; mitochondrial dysfunction
New Advances in Immunomodulation Using Biomaterials
edited by and Vaishali Inamdar
submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 91 | Submission Open
Keywords: immunomodulation; biomaterials; cell– material interactions; biocompatibility; immune system
Mitochondria in Cancer Immune Evasion and Immunotherapy
edited by Loredana Moro and
submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 83 | Submission Open
Keywords: mitochondria; mtDNA; immunity; cancer immune evasion; tumor microenvironment; immune tolerance; lymphocytes; inflammation; immune response
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cellular Immunology)
Cancer Cytopathology: Structural Features and Intracellular Events in Malignancy submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 44 | Submission Open
Keywords: cancer cells; cytopathology; tumor microenvironment; cell culture; biopsies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cellular Pathology)
Targeted Therapy and Immunotherapy in Breast Cancer: Molecular Mechanisms and Translational Advances
edited by Saranya Chumsri, Hatem H. Soliman and
submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 34 | Submission Open
Keywords: breast cancer; targeted therapy; immunotherapy; biomarkers of response; therapeutic resistance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cellular Immunology)
Cellular Mechanisms of Anti-Cancer Therapies
edited by Ilgen Mender and
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 21057 | Submission Open
Keywords: anti-cancer therapies; innovative treatment strategies; cellular mechanisms; drug resistance; personalized medicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cellular Pathology)
How Can We Optimise Cancer Therapy? Tumour Microenvironment and Immune Evasion Strategies submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 11244 | Submission Open
Keywords: immunosurveillance; immune evasion in cancer; tumour microenvironment; immune suppression; immunotherapy; immune checkpoints; cancer immunity; drug intervention
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cell Microenvironment)
Advances in the Discovery of Retinal Degeneration submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7483 | Submission Open
Keywords: retinal cell biology; photoreceptors; oxidative stress; inflammation; blood– retinal barriers; diabetic retinopathy; clinical eye research; inherited retinal diseases; ocular immunology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cellular Pathology)
Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms of Vascular-Related Diseases
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 6842 | Submission Open
Keywords: cellular and molecular mechanisms; cardiovascular disease; cerebrovascular disease; vascular signaling; vascular dysfunctions in cns disorders; vascular dysfunctions in diabetes; vascular dysfunction in chronic kidney disease; tumor metastasis via vascular system
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cellular Pathology)
Osteoblasts, Osteoclasts and Bone Diseases: Cellular Crosstalk and Therapeutic Opportunities
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5489 | Submission Open
Keywords: osteoblasts; osteoclasts; bone remodelling; osteoporosis; skeletal diseases; bone homeostasis; bone interactions; bone crosstalk; targeted therapies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cellular Pathology)
Advances in the Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms of Cardiovascular Diseases
edited by and Katie S. Wraith
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 5137 | Submission Open
Keywords: thrombosis; smooth muscle; endothelium; atherosclerosis; inflammation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cells of the Cardiovascular System)
Mechanisms of Lung Growth and Regeneration submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5043 | Submission Open
Keywords: stem cells; niche; aging; growth factors; extracellular matrix; organoids; fibrosis; single-cell RNAseq
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cell Microenvironment)
Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms in Neuropsychiatric and Neurological Disorders
edited by Irina Balan
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3809 | Submission Open
Keywords: cellular mechanisms; molecular mechanisms; neuropsychiatric disorders; neurological disorders; neuroinflammation; neuronal signaling; gene expression; synaptic function; glial cells; peripheral factors
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cellular Pathology)
Genetic Mechanisms in Cellular Genomics and Therapeutics
edited by Elaine T. Lim and Yingleong Chan
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3106 | Submission Open
Keywords: genetics of human diseases; functional genomics; cellular mechanisms; genomics or stem cell technologies; therapeutics research and development for human diseases
Integrated Approaches Between Metabolomics and Cellular Aging
edited by Maria Nikolaou and
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2537 | Submission Open
Keywords: metabolomics; cellular aging; senescence; mitochondrial dysfunction; DNA damage; biomarkers; metabolism
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cellular Aging)
Standardization and Metrological Advancements in Cellular and Genomic Diagnostics for Cancer
edited by and Marika Fava
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2180 | Submission Open
Keywords: cancer diagnostics; cellular analysis; genomic profiling; precision medicine; metrology in diagnostics; next generation sequencing (NGS); reference measurement systems (RMSs); quality assurance (QA); IVDR compliance; SI-traceable standards
Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms of Heart Diseases
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1839 | Submission Open
Keywords: heart failure; HFrEF; HFpEF; molecular signaling; therapeutic interventions; ejection fraction; fibrosis; metabolism; mitochondrial dysfunction; cardiovascular therapies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cellular Pathology)
Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms in Immune Regulation—Second Edition
edited by Fábio Rinaldo Santori and Natalia B. Ivanova
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1539 | Submission Open
Keywords: innate immunity; dendritic cells; macrophages; T cells; B cells; cytokines; immunotherapy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cellular Pathology)
Biochemical Mechanisms and Physiological Implication of Stem Cell Differentiation submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 721 | Submission Open
Keywords: stem cells; differentiation; 3D cultures; co-cultures; biochemistry; physiology; epigenetics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Stem Cells)
Advances in Adipocyte Biology Research and Their Relevance to Metabolic Health
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 515 | Submission Open
Keywords: adipose tissue; obesity; inflammation; thermogenesis; adipokines
Rho Family Small GTPases in Health and Diseases
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 323 | Submission Open
Keywords: Rho signalling; Rho guanine nucleotide exchange factor; Rho GTPase-activating protein; Rho effector; dysregulation of Rho GTPases; Rho pathway inhibitors  
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cell Signaling)
Molecular Research in Osteoporosis submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 286 | Submission Open
Keywords: osteoporosis; osteosarcopenia; bone– muscle crosstalk; genetics; epigenetics; transcriptomics; biomarkers; therapeutic strategy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cellular Pathology)
Is Gene Therapy the Answer to Overcoming Diabetes? submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 249 | Submission Open
Keywords: gene therapy; type 1 diabetes; type 2 diabetes; glycemic control; beta-cell transcription factors; insulin granules; viral vectors
Advances in Toxoplasma gondii Treatment, Immunology and Host–Parasite Interaction
edited by Namrata Anand
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 228 | Submission Open
Keywords: T. gondii; treatment strategies; secretory proteins; immune response; exosomes; nanoparticle; congenital infection; host– parasite interaction
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cellular Immunology)
Immunometabolic Reprogramming in Diabetic Kidney Disease: The Interplay of Innate Immunity, Oxidative Stress, and Cellular Metabolism
edited by , Sandra Kostić and Anita Racetin
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 215 | Submission Open
Keywords: diabetic kidney disease; immunometabolism; innate immunity; oxidative stress; metabolic reprogramming; inflammasome; renal fibrosis; mitochondrial dysfunction; non-coding RNAs; multi-omics integration
Kinin System in Health and Disease: Cellular and Molecular Perspectives
edited by Marcos Gregnani and Leonardo Martins
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 193 | Submission Open
Keywords: kallikrein– kinin system; bradykinin receptors; inflammation; cardiovascular disease; molecular pathways
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cellular Pathology)
Aquaporins at the Crossroads of Human Health and Disease
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 184 | Submission Open
Keywords: aquaporins; membrane molecular transport; channels proteins in health and disease; novel drug targets; cellular biophysics
ALK Signaling Pathways in NSCLC: From Cell Biology to Therapeutic Insights submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 144 | Submission Open
Keywords: anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK); non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC); ALK tyrosine kinase inhibitors (ALK-TKIs); drug resistance; signal transduction and oncogenic pathways; molecular diagnostics (IHC; FISH; NGS); targeted therapy
Extracellular Vesicles: Drivers, Biomarkers and Therapeutics in Cardiovascular Disease submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 100 | Submission Open
Keywords: cardiovascular disease; extracellular vesicles; biomarkers; therapeutics; drug delivery; RNA therapeutics; fibrosis; atherosclerosis; liquid biopsy
Recent Advances in Vitamin D and K in Cancer submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 77 | Submission Open
Keywords: vitamin D; vitamin K; VDR signaling; tumor microenvironment; cancer prevention; molecular pathways; apoptosis and proliferation; oxidative stress; immunomodulation; therapeutic resistance
Molecular Signatures and Cellular Pathways of Immune Dysfunction in HIV and Tuberculosis
edited by , Pradeep Kumar Sheokand, , Ekta Saini and Prashant Bajpai
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 66 | Submission Open
Keywords: immune cell dysfunction; immune persistence; T cell exhaustion; chronic infection; host– pathogen interactions; cellular immunity; molecular immune signaling; single-cell immunology; immune cell plasticity; infection-induced immune remodeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cellular Immunology)
Sex Differences in Molecular Mechanisms Linking Neuronal Stress and Inflammation
edited by John R. Bethea and Kayla Lee Nguyen
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 63 | Submission Open
Keywords: ER stress; intracellular signaling; neuronal stress; immune activation; sex differences; neuro-immune interactions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cellular Neuroscience)
Emerging Insights into Natural Killer Cell Immunity in Infection and Cancer—2nd Edition
edited by Sachin Mulik, Weshely Kujur, and Sumit Sen Santara
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 61 | Submission Open
Keywords: CAR NK cells; cancer immunotherapy; cell therapy; viral infection; memory NK cells; NK cell targeted therapies; NK-immune cell crosstalk; exosomes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cellular Immunology)
Molecular Mechanisms to Treatment Progress of Ovarian Cancer
edited by Amal M. El-Naggar
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 60 | Submission Open
Keywords: ovarian cancer; molecular mechanisms; therapeutic targets; drug resistance; biomarkers; preclinical models; targeted therapy; immunotherapy; tumor microenvironment; translational research
(This special issue belongs to the Section Reproductive Cells and Development)
Histological Classification of Lung Cells Across Animal Models and Life Stages
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 54 | Submission Open
Keywords: lung parenchyma; histological classification; normal lung anatomy; spatial organization; animal models; non-rodent models; comparative lung anatomy; lung ageing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Tissues and Organs)
Advances in the Gut–Liver–Brain Axis in Human Health and Disease
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 47 | Submission Open
Keywords: gut– liver– brain axis; microbiota; liver metabolism; neuroinflammation; metabolic disease; neurodegeneration; gut– brain communication
Signaling Dynamics in Cancer
edited by Claudia Voena, Riccardo Taulli and Francesca Bersani
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 43 | Submission Open
Keywords: cancer signaling; cancer biology; tumor microenvironment; tumor progression; biomarkers; therapeutics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cell Signaling)
Uncovering Placental Inflammatory Pathways Affecting the Developing Brain submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 38 | Submission Open
Keywords: neuroplacentology; neuroinflammation; hypoxia– ischemia; developing brain; ASD; CP; ADHD; learning disabilities; preclinical model; cell culture
(This special issue belongs to the Section Reproductive Cells and Development)
Recent Insights into the Role of Metal Ions in the Nervous System
edited by Richard H. Dyck
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 31 | Submission Open
Keywords: metal ions; neurobiology; zinc signalling; copper homeostasis; iron metabolism; calcium signalling; magnesium; lithium; metallomics; synaptic transmission; neuromodulation; ion transporters; metal-binding proteins; oxidateive stress; mitochondrial function; neurodevelopment; synaptic plasticity; neuroinflammation; neurodegeneration; neuropsychiatric disorders; autism spectrum disorder; schizophrenia; Alzheimer disease; Parkinson disease; imaging of metal ions; metal ion dysregulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cellular Neuroscience)
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