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Cutaneous Regeneration and Tissue Engineering: From Hair Follicle Regeneration to Skin Restoration
edited by Soung-Hoon Lee
submission deadline 25 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 39 | Submission Open
Keywords: skin regeneration; hair follicle regeneration; tissue engineering; regenerative biology; biomaterial scaffolds; organoids and 3D skin models; wound healing; acellular matrices; exosome-based therapy; translational dermatology
Systemic Sclerosis: Cellular Mechanisms, Innovative Diagnostics and Advanced Therapeutics
edited by Muhammad Soyfoo
submission deadline 25 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 37 | Submission Open
Keywords: systemic sclerosis; fibrosis; myofibroblasts; immune dysregulation; endothelial dysfunction; extracellular matrix (ECM); autoimmune disease
Inflammation and Atherosclerosis: Emerging Mechanisms, Biomarkers and Therapeutic Opportunities
edited by Victoria McGilligan
submission deadline 25 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 34 | Submission Open
Keywords: atherosclerosis; inflammation; inflammatory biomarkers; anti-inflammatory therapies; plaque vulnerability; diagnostics and prognostics
Diabetes-Induced Organ Damage: Cellular Mechanisms and Therapeutic Opportunities submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 35478 | Submission Open
Keywords: diabetes mellitus; vascular lesions; nephropathy; cardiomyopathy; neuropathy; retinopathy; therapeutic opportunities
(This special issue belongs to the Section Tissues and Organs)
New Research on Immunity and Inflammation in Cardiovascular Disease
edited by Pavel Poredoš
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 11472 | Submission Open
Keywords: inflammation; atherosclerosis; coronary artery disease; peripheral arterial disease; cerebrovascular disease; venous thromboembolic disease; circulating biomarkers; anti-innflammatory treatment of cardiovascular disease
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cells of the Cardiovascular System)
Exclusive Review Papers in Parkinson's Research
edited by and Ronald F. Pfeiffer
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 9246 | Submission Open
Keywords: Parkinson’ s disease; alpha-synuclein; substantia nigra; mitochondria; non-motor symptoms; dopamine; levodopa
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cellular Aging)
Role of Calpains in Health and Diseases
edited by and Peter A. Greer
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7395 | Submission Open
Keywords: calpain; physiology; biochemistry; disease; mutation; target; inhibitor
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cellular Pathology)
Pathology and Treatments of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
edited by Laxman Gangwani
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5028 | Submission Open
Keywords: amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS); pathology; molecular mechanisms; treatments; symptom management; biological mechanisms; risk factors; innovative treatments
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cellular Pathology)
Myocardial Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury: Mechanisms and New Directions in Cardioprotection
edited by Sauri Hernandez-Resendiz
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4665 | Submission Open
Keywords: myocardial infarction; heart failure; ischemia/reperfusion injury; no-reflow phenomenon; oxidative stress; cell death; cardiac metabolism; mitochondrial quality control; inflammation; cardioprotection
(This special issue belongs to the Section Tissues and Organs)
Emerging Topics in Smooth Muscle Cell Fate and Plasticity in Atherosclerosis submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4432 | Submission Open
Keywords: vascular smooth muscle cells; lineage tracing; fate mapping; VSMC plasticity; (single cell) (spatial) omics; vascular heterogeneity; atherosclerosis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cellular Pathology)
Study on Immune Activity of Natural Products
edited by Xiu-Min Li
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2740 | Submission Open
Keywords: natural products; bioactive compounds; immune activity; immunomodulation; inflammation; autoimmune diseases; immunotherapy; therapeutic potential
MicroRNAs: Regulators of Cellular Fate
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1966 | Submission Open
Keywords: microRNA targets; microRNA conservation; microRNA pathway; microRNA mimics; microRNA antagonist; disease biomarker
Emerging Topics in Cachexia
edited by Gabriela Salim Ferreira De Castro
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1147 | Submission Open
Keywords: cachexia; skeletal muscle loss; adipose tissue loss; inflammation; sarcopenia; cancer; body composition; biomarkers
Extracellular Vesicles and Cell Therapies in Regenerative Nephrology and Urology
edited by and Ciro Tetta
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 579 | Submission Open
Keywords: extracellular vesicles (EVs); microRNA (miRNA); acute kidney injury (AKI); chronic kidney disease (CKD); glomerulonephritis; kidney transplantation; fibrosis; mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs); engineered EVs; single-cell and spatial omics; machine learning and artificial intelligence; ; precision nephrology; GMP manufacturing; regenerative medicine; biomarkers; artificial intelligence (AI)
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cell Microenvironment)
Protein and RNA Regulation in Cells
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 501 | Submission Open
Keywords: gene expression; post-transcriptional regulation; post-translational modifications; non-coding RNAs; regulatory networks; protein degradation; RNA decay
Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms in Gastrointestinal Diseases submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 492 | Submission Open
Keywords: gastrointestinal pathophysiology  ; epithelial– mesenchymal transition (EMT)  ; inflammation and immune regulation  ; tumor microenvironment  ; cell signaling pathways  ; stem cell biology in GI tract  ; molecular biomarkers  ; organoids and disease modeling  ; microbiome– host interactions  ; drug discovery
(This special issue belongs to the Section Tissues and Organs)
Retinoic Acid and Retinoid X Receptors - Series II submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 472 | Submission Open
Keywords: nuclear receptor signaling; retinoic acid receptor; retinoid X receptor; pharmacology; structure/function relationships; genomic and non-genomic signaling; post-translational modification; homeostasis and disease; development; origin and evolution
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cell Nuclei: Function, Transport and Receptors)
Kidney and Lung Disorders: The Role of Tubular and Alveolar Epithelia in Health, Disease, Infection, and Organ Crosstalk
edited by Aparna Renigunta and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 312 | Submission Open
Keywords: renal tubular disorders; alveolar lung diseases; transport mechanism; intracellular signaling; viral infection; crosstalk; dialysis; ventilation
Nuclear Pore Complex in Nanomedicine: Third Edition
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 262 | Submission Open
Keywords: intracellular transport; NPC; mitosis; nano; cancer; brain
Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms in Reproductive Biology and Fertility
edited by and Antonio Malvasi
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 228 | Submission Open
Keywords: gametogenesis; fertilization; fertility; endocrinology; implantation; gametogenesis regulation; embryo– maternal interaction; reproductive signaling; IVF; in vitro fertilization; ovarian stimulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Reproductive Cells and Development)
Crossroad Between Oxidative Stress and DNA Damage and Repair in Stroke
edited by , and Moorthi Ponnusamy
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 211 | Submission Open
Keywords: oxidative stress; DNA damage; DNA repair; stroke; ischemic stroke; neuroinflamamtion; intracranial hemorrhagic stroke; neuronal death
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cellular Neuroscience)
Neuromuscular Disorders: Advances in Cellular and Molecular Understanding, Emerging Therapies, and Outcome Measures
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 177 | Submission Open
Keywords: neuromuscular disorders; pathophysiology; biomarkers; treatment; impairment and disability measures; outcome measures
(This special issue belongs to the Section Tissues and Organs)
Hematopoietic Cell Lines as Models for Leukemia and Lymphoma
edited by Stefan Nagel
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 173 | Submission Open
Keywords: hematopoiesis; leukemia; lymphoma; transcription factor; homeobox genes
The Role of PPARs in Disease - Volume IV submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 166 | Submission Open
Keywords: PPAR; immune function; liver; adipose tissue; cardiovascular system; muscle; brain; neurological disease; psychiatric diseases; cancer; transcriptional regulation; ligands; agonists/antagonists
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cells of the Cardiovascular System)
Understanding Nasal Inflammation: The Interplay of Diagnosis, Endotypes, and Environmental Shifts
edited by Simonetta Masieri and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 134 | Submission Open
Keywords: rhinology; allergy; immunology; environment; pollution; microbiome; inflammation; united airway disease; lymphocyte cells; interleukins
(This special issue belongs to the Section Tissues and Organs)
Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms of Hepatobiliary Diseases submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 129 | Submission Open
Keywords: hepatobiliary diseases; bile metabolism; hepatobiliary models; artificial intelligence; cholestatic diseases; systems medicine; spatio-temporal liver models
(This special issue belongs to the Section Tissues and Organs)
Cellular Signalling Pathways in the Endocrine Pancreas and Diabetes
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 99 | Submission Open
Keywords: diabetes; cell signalling; molecular mechanisms; cell stress; endocrine pancreas; β -cells
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cell Signaling)
Mitochondrial Dynamics and Remodelling
edited by Edmund Carvalho
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 93 | Submission Open
Keywords: mitochondrial dynamics; fission; fusion; mitophagy; cristae remodeling; bioenergetics; ER– mitochondria contacts; immune reprogramming; signaling pathways; therapeutic targeting
Bone and Tooth Biology: Development and Regeneration
edited by Xiaofang Wang
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 92 | Submission Open
Keywords: bone; tooth; osteogenesis; odontogenesis; enamel; dentin; cementum; amelogenesis; dentinogenesis; regeneration; stem cells  
Nuclear Organization and Nucleocytoplasmic Transport in Neuronal Development and Disease: Mechanisms and Therapeutic Opportunities submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 84 | Submission Open
Keywords: nuclear organization; nucleocytoplasmic transport; neuronal development; neurodegeneration; nuclear pore complex (NPC); nuclear lamina; RNA trafficking; chromatin regulation; therapeutic targeting; neurodevelopmental disorders
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cellular Neuroscience)
Translating Extracellular Vesicle Science submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 83 | Submission Open
Keywords: extracellular vesicles (EVs); EV isolation; EV purification; EV characterization; EV images; EV tracking; EV-based diagnostics; EV-based monitoring; EV therapeutics; blood biomarkers; translational medicine; exosomes; cell signaling
Tau Pathobiology and Excitotoxicity in Neurodegeneration and Epilepsy
edited by Janet Van Eersel
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 78 | Submission Open
Keywords: tau; excitotoxicity; dementia; epilepsy; seizures; hyperexcitation
Neural Stem Cells and Progenitors: Mechanisms of Neurogenesis and Regenerative Potential
edited by Lidia De Filippis and Maurizio Gelati
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 67 | Submission Open
Keywords: neural stem cells; cancer stem cells; neuroregeneration; neurodegenerative diseases; CNS; neurorepair; neurogenesis; neuroinflammation
Role of Macrophages in Tissue Repair
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 56 | Submission Open
Keywords: macrophages; inflammation; tissue repair; phagocytosis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Tissues and Organs)
The Immunology of Allergy and Asthma submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 54 | Submission Open
Keywords: type 2 immunity; rhinitis; food allergy; anaphylaxis; drug allergy; dermatitis; eczema; airway inflammation; IgE response; tissue remodelling; disease remission
Multifaceted Nature of Immune Responses to Viral Infection
edited by Homayon Ghiasi and Susmit Suvas
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 44 | Submission Open
Keywords: viral infection; innate and adaptive immunity; protection; RNA and DNA viruses; autoimmunity; immune escape
Inflammation in Target Organs—Second Edition
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 42 | Submission Open
Keywords: inflammation; fibrosis; cardio-renal; vascular; liver; brain
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cellular Immunology)
Synaptic Condensates: Liquid–Liquid Phase Separation of Pre- and Postsynaptic Scaffold Proteins in Synapse Development and Memory Formation
edited by Norbert Bencsik and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 31 | Submission Open
Keywords: liquid– liquid phase separation (LLPS); synaptic plasticity; synapse development; postsynaptic density (PSD); scaffold proteins; synaptic dysfunction; neural circuits
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cellular Neuroscience)
Cell Metabolism in Endocrine Diseases
edited by Ranjodh Gill
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 24 | Submission Open
Keywords: endocrine system; hormones; metabolism; cellular pathways; homeostasis; diabetes mellitus; insulin resistance; thyroid disorders; hypothyroidism; hyperthyroidism; cortisol; Cushing's syndrome
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cellular Metabolism)
The Study of Skeletal Diseases
edited by Weiguang Wang
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 18 | Submission Open
Keywords: skeletal diseases; bone; cartilage; synovium; tendon; ligament; spine; craniofacial skeleton; immune– skeletal interaction; vascular and neural networks; stem and progenitor cells; artificial intelligence (AI); single-cell and spatial genomics; imaging and bioengineering; regenerative medicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cellular Pathology)
Epithelial-Immune Cell Interactions in Gut Homeostasis and Inflammation
edited by Neeraj Kapur
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 14 | Submission Open
Keywords: gut homeostasis; epithelial barrier; immune cell crosstalk; barrier dysfunction; intestinal inflammation; microbiota; dysbiosis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cellular Immunology)
Advances in Cell-Based Studies and Therapeutic Approaches for Tissue Regeneration—Second Edition submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Submission Open
Keywords: soft/hard tissue regeneration; therapeutic approaches; cell culture studies; inflammation-based diseases; degenerative diseases
(This special issue belongs to the Section Tissues and Organs)
Novel Insights into Myeloid Leukemias
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Submission Open
Keywords: leukemogenesis; bone marrow microenvironment; leukemia stem cells; immune evasion; hematopoiesis and myeloid differentiation; targeted therapy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cellular Pathology)
Innate-Like T Cells: The Variegated Roles of Semi-Invariant TCRs in Health and Disease
edited by and Akshat Sharma
submission deadline 5 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 2322 | Submission Open
Keywords: innate-like T cells; cancer; autoimmunity; cytokines; immune mechanisms
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cellular Pathology)
Biochemical Interaction and Supramolecular Complexes of Receptors in Cell Membranes submission deadline 8 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1355 | Submission Open
Keywords: membrane receptors; molecular complex; membrane microdomains
Experimental Systems to Model Aging Processes
edited by , and Ralf Dahm
submission deadline 10 Jul 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 9151 | Submission Open
Keywords: aging; ageing; age-related; longevity; model; animal; signalling pathway; mechanism; in vitro; in vivo; cell culture; marker
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cellular Aging)
Ripening and Degradation Mechanisms of Neutrophil Extracellular Traps
edited by and Maximilian Dölling
submission deadline 10 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 542 | Submission Open
Keywords: neutrophil extracellular traps; degradation of NETs; ripening of NETs
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cellular Immunology)
The Role of Mitochondria in Health, Disease, and Ageing submission deadline 10 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 6 | Submission Open
Keywords: mitochondrial dysfunction; metabolism; mitochondrial genetics; aging and senescence; bioenergetics; mitophagy; neurodegeneration; cardiomyopathy; metabolic syndrome; ocular diseases
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mitochondria)
Hypoxia and the Immune Landscape in Infection and Cancer
edited by Bernard Burke
submission deadline 10 Jul 2026 | Submission Open
Keywords: hypoxia; tumor; infection; HIFs; immune checkpoint proteins; immune evasion; metabolic dysregulation; leukocyte recruitment; effector cell function; acidosis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cellular Immunology)
Cellular Signaling Networks in Development, Homeostasis, and Disease
edited by , and Chia-Yang Liu
submission deadline 10 Jul 2026 | Submission Open
Keywords: cell fate determination; cell migration and survival; cell proliferation and differentiation; development and homeostasis; developmental disorders; disease mechanisms; regenerative medicine; signal transduction; signaling crosstalk; spatial transcriptomics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cell Signaling)
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