Molecular and Cellular Insights into the Musculoskeletal System, Joints and Spine

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue aims to bridge basic science and clinical medicine by exploring how molecules and cells keep the musculoskeletal system, joints, and spine healthy—or drive disease when they go wrong. We welcome studies that provide new insight into disorders of the spine or peripheral joints, including degenerative, inflammatory, traumatic, congenital, or tumor-related conditions.

We are interested in original research and reviews that examine signaling pathways, genetics and epigenetics, mechanobiology, tissue regeneration, pain mechanisms, and interactions between bone, cartilage, muscle, tendon, disk, and nerve. Work using cell and animal models, human tissues, imaging, or multi-omics approaches is all within scope, as long as it helps explain disease mechanisms or suggests new diagnostic or treatment strategies. Our goal is to create a practical collection that connects molecular and cellular findings with real musculoskeletal, joint, and spine problems in daily clinical practice, helping readers see how basic discoveries may improve future patient care.

Prof. Dr. Seon-Jin Yoon
Guest Editor

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