Molecular Biology
A section of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067).
Section Information
This section of the International Journal of Molecular Sciences (IJMS) aims to rapidly publish contributions on all aspects of molecular biology, cell biology, and biochemical and genetic research. We encourage the submission of manuscripts that provide novel and mechanistic insights and papers that report significant advances in the fields. Topics include, but are not limited to:
- Biological activities at the molecular level
- Biological processes of cell functions and maintenance
- Molecular processes of cell division, senescence and cell death
- Biomolecules interactions and cell-to-cell communication
- DNA, and RNA biosynthesis, metabolism, interactions and functions
- Protein biosynthesis, degradation and functions
- Regulation of molecular interactions in a cell
- Molecular processes of cell and organelle dynamics
- Gene functions, genetics, and genomics
- Signaling networks and system biology
- Advanced techniques of molecular biology
- Structural biology
- Developmental biology
- Chemical biology
- Computational biology
- Molecular methodologies, imaging techniques, and bioinformatics
Keywords
molecular biology; cell biology; signal transduction and regulation; cell growth and differentiation; apoptosis; necroptosis, ferroptosis, autophagy; cell cycle; macromolecules and complexes; gene expression, functions and therapy; mutation; DNA structure, damage and repair; chromatin structure and function; nuclear organization; polymerase; RNA transcription; RNA structure and regulation; RNA splicing, and polyadenylation; protein translation; post-translational modifications; amino acid; proteins; protein folding, chaperones, protein degradation and quality control; enzyme regulation; nucleic acid–protein interactions; cell–cell interaction; molecular clone; sequencing analysis; epigenetics; proteomics; bioinformatics; imaging techniques; kinesins; metabolome; transport mechanisms; exosome, biological membranes; homeostasis
Editorial Board
Topic Board
Special Issues
Following special issues within this section are currently open for submissions:
- Purinergic P2 Receptors: Structure and Function 2.0 (Deadline: 31 May 2021)
- The Role of Myosins in Cells (Deadline: 31 May 2021)
- Orphan GPCRs: An Untapped Resource for Novel Drug Targets (Deadline: 31 May 2021)
- Membrane Trafficking and Metal Homeostasis (Deadline: 31 May 2021)
- Antiviral Drug Targets: Structure, Function, and Drug Design (Deadline: 31 May 2021)
- Fasciae from a Molecular and Biomechanical Perspective (Deadline: 31 May 2021)
- Applications of Advanced Imaging and Analytical Microscopic Techniques on Molecular and Cell Biology (Deadline: 31 May 2021)
- The Role of Mesenchymal Stem Cells on Inflammatory and Fibrotic Diseases (Deadline: 31 May 2021)
- Research of Mitochondrial Function, Structure, Dynamics and Intracellular Organization (Deadline: 31 May 2021)
- Molecular Mechanisms of Bone Healing (Deadline: 31 May 2021)
- Molecular Research on Pulmonary Hypertension 3.0 (Deadline: 31 May 2021)
- Demyelinating Diseases: From Molecular Mechanisms to Therapeutic Strategies (Deadline: 31 May 2021)
- Mitochondrial Research: Yeast and Human Cells as Models (Deadline: 31 May 2021)
- Gene Expression Regulation in Microorganisms: Molecular Mechanisms, Systems and Synthetic Approaches (Deadline: 31 May 2021)
- Dendritic Cells—Conductors and Activators of the Immunological Orchestra (Deadline: 31 May 2021)
- The New Molecular Mechanism of Preterm Birth (Deadline: 31 May 2021)
- Advances in Aptamers for Cancer Targeting (Deadline: 31 May 2021)
- Molecular Mechanobiology in Space and on Earth (Deadline: 31 May 2021)
- The Role of Secondary Metabolites in Inflammation (Deadline: 31 May 2021)
- Molecular Mechanisms of Muscular Dystrophy (Deadline: 31 May 2021)
- Structure and Function of the Polycomb Repressive Complexes PRC1 and PRC2 (Deadline: 31 May 2021)
- Pluripotent Stem Cells 2021 (Deadline: 31 May 2021)
- Recent Advancements in Primary Cardiomyopathies (Deadline: 31 May 2021)
- Different Strategies for Osteogenic Differentiation and Bone Regeneration (Deadline: 31 May 2021)
- Invertebrate Models in Innate Immunity and Tissue Remodeling Research (Deadline: 31 May 2021)
- Molecular Regulatory Mechanisms of Membrane Trafficking (Deadline: 31 May 2021)
- Mitochondrial Control of Muscle Growth in Health and Diseases (Deadline: 31 May 2021)
- Regulation of Erythropoiesis 2.0 (Deadline: 31 May 2021)
- Molecular Genetics and Biological Mechanism of Upper Gastrointestinal Diseases (Deadline: 31 May 2021)
- Early Life Nutrition and Cardiovascular Health and Development (Deadline: 31 May 2021)
- Non-coding RNA (ncRNA) in Cancer (Deadline: 31 May 2021)
- MicroRNA Signaling in Human Diseases (Deadline: 31 May 2021)
- Cryopreservation of Gametes and Embryos (Deadline: 15 June 2021)
- The Nrf2 Pathway: Regulation, Functions, and Potential Applications 2.0 (Deadline: 30 June 2021)
- Physiology of Gametes and Fertilization (Deadline: 30 June 2021)
- Cellular Signalling in Cell Fusion (Deadline: 30 June 2021)
- Current Advances in Cellular Agriculture (Deadline: 30 June 2021)
- Genetic and Molecular Mechanisms of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (Deadline: 30 June 2021)
- The Significance of Chemokines for Cancer Processes (Deadline: 30 June 2021)
- Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinases: New Insights for Old Cell Signaling Pathways (Deadline: 30 June 2021)
- The Molecular Mechanisms of Nuclear Transport in Health and Disease (Deadline: 30 June 2021)
- The Polymorphic World of G-Quadruplexes: From Structural Insights to Functional Activity-2nd Edition (Deadline: 30 June 2021)
- Achromatopsia: From Genetics to Therapy (Deadline: 30 June 2021)
- Amino Acid Transporters and Signaling in Cancer (Deadline: 30 June 2021)
- Molecular Mechanisms of Host-Pathogen Interaction (Deadline: 30 June 2021)
- Bioenergetics, Mitochondrial Dynamics and Cardiac Disease (Deadline: 30 June 2021)
- Molecular Connection between Hormones, Endothelium and Cytokines in Andrology (Deadline: 30 June 2021)
- Molecular Control of Chromosome Segregation and Stability in Mitosis (Deadline: 30 June 2021)
- Molecular Connection between the Endocrine System and Body Regulation (Deadline: 30 June 2021)
- Regulation of Inflammatory Reactions in Health and Disease (Deadline: 30 June 2021)
- Transcriptional Regulation, Chromatin Structure Changes and Cell Cycle Control in Hypoxia (Deadline: 30 June 2021)
- Genetic Basis and Molecular Mechanisms of Heart Rhythm Disorders (Deadline: 30 June 2021)
- Endogenous Retroviruses: Functions at Molecular Level (Deadline: 30 June 2021)
- Patient-Derived Organoids in Personalized Medicine (Deadline: 30 June 2021)
- Molecular Mechanisms of Damage and Regeneration in Disorders Associated with Abdominal Organs (Deadline: 30 June 2021)
- Role of Long Non-coding RNAs in Stem Cell Pluripotency and Differentiation (Deadline: 30 June 2021)
- Insulin Sensitivity/Resistance: From Physiology to Disease (Deadline: 30 June 2021)
- Sex Determination Mechanisms and Disease (Deadline: 30 June 2021)
- Molecular Mechanisms and Pathophysiology of Atherosclerosis (Deadline: 30 June 2021)
- The Role of Non-coding RNAs in Kidney Diseases (Deadline: 30 June 2021)
- Eph Receptors and Ephrins (Deadline: 30 June 2021)
- Molecular Biology of Histamine Systems (Deadline: 15 July 2021)
- Mitochondrial Transport and Energy Metabolism in Health and Diseases (Deadline: 31 July 2021)
- Stress-Related Disorders and Depression: From Molecular Basis to Therapy (Deadline: 31 July 2021)
- Complex Molecular Mechanisms of Monogenic Diseases (Deadline: 31 July 2021)
- Bacterial Non-coding RNA (Deadline: 31 July 2021)
- TRP Channels in Regulation of Mineral Homeostasis (Deadline: 31 July 2021)
- Epigenetics, Transcriptome and Proteome Analysis of Zebrafish (Deadline: 31 July 2021)
- Molecular Mechanisms of Sperm Activation (Deadline: 31 July 2021)
- Immune Cell Regulation during Inflammatory Responses (Deadline: 31 July 2021)
- Molecular Biology of Human Fertility (Deadline: 31 July 2021)
- Evolution and Function of the Hsp70 and Hsp90 Chaperone Machineries (Deadline: 31 July 2021)
- Molecular Mechanisms and Pathophysiology of Pulmonary Vascular Remodeling (Deadline: 31 July 2021)
- Nanoparticles in Medical Radiations (Deadline: 31 July 2021)
- Human Serum Albumin: From Molecular Aspects to Biotechnological Applications (Deadline: 31 July 2021)
- Photosynthetic Reactions: From Molecules to Function, from Simple Models to Complex System (Deadline: 31 July 2021)
- Dual Function Molecules and Processes in Cell Fate Decision 2.0 (Deadline: 31 July 2021)
- Molecular Signaling in Stroke (Deadline: 31 July 2021)
- Cell and Molecular Biology of Hepatocytes (Deadline: 31 July 2021)
- New Molecules Modulating Autophagy in Cancers (Deadline: 31 July 2021)
- Mesenchymal Stem Cells in Health and Disease (Deadline: 31 July 2021)
- The Promise of Precision Oncology 2.0: Molecular Strategies, Methods, Pharmacogenomics and Informatics (Deadline: 31 July 2021)
- Advanced Techniques in Reproductive Medicine Research (Deadline: 31 July 2021)
- The Interplay of Microbiome and Immune Response in Health and Diseases-2nd Edition (Deadline: 31 July 2021)
- Novel Extracellular and Intracellular Signalling Mechanisms in Bone 2.0 (Deadline: 31 July 2021)
- Cellular Oxygen Homeostasis (Deadline: 31 July 2021)
- Research Progress in RNA-Binding Proteins (Deadline: 31 July 2021)
- Molecular Effects of Nutraceuticals and Contaminants in the Endocrine and Neuronal Systems (Deadline: 20 August 2021)
- Molecular and Cellular Mechanisms Underlying Cardiac Arrhythmias (Deadline: 30 August 2021)
- Molecular Chaperones 3.0 (Deadline: 31 August 2021)
- P38 Signaling Pathway 2.0 (Deadline: 31 August 2021)
- Molecular Translational Research on Thyroid Cancer (Deadline: 31 August 2021)
- Molecular Mechanisms of Calcification in the Cardiovascular System (Deadline: 31 August 2021)
- Cell Signaling in Cancer Therapy (Deadline: 31 August 2021)
- Nuclear Architecture in Differentiation and Diseases (Deadline: 31 August 2021)
- Mitochondria in Cell Death: Novel Partners and Perspectives (Deadline: 31 August 2021)
- Mechanisms of Inherited Retinal Degenerative Diseases and Emerging Therapies (Deadline: 31 August 2021)
- Modifications of Protein Termini (Deadline: 31 August 2021)
- Molecular Mechanism and Pathway in Residual Cardiovascular Risk (Deadline: 31 August 2021)
- New Insights on Cell Metabolism (Deadline: 31 August 2021)
- Advances in Molecular Research of Oral Diseases and Related Biomaterials (Deadline: 31 August 2021)
- Structure, Function and Evolution of Protein Domains (Deadline: 31 August 2021)
- Stem Cells—from Bench to Bedside 2021 (Deadline: 31 August 2021)
- Telocytes and Other Interstitial Cells 2.0: From Structure to Function (Deadline: 31 August 2021)
- Advances in Genome Editing (Deadline: 31 August 2021)
- Molecular Biology, Immune Surveillance and Progressive Disease: New Insights in Melanoma Research (Deadline: 31 August 2021)
- Molecular Advances in Platelet Function Disorders (Deadline: 31 August 2021)
- Interactions of Nanoparticles with Biomolecules (Deadline: 31 August 2021)
- New Advances in Cancer Stem Cell Research (Deadline: 31 August 2021)
- Skin Diseases: Pathophysiological Mechanisms and Treatment Strategies (Deadline: 31 August 2021)
- Cell Therapy for the Treatment of Heart Failure (Deadline: 31 August 2021)
- Molecular Link between Steatosis and Obesity (Deadline: 31 August 2021)
- Modifications of Molecular Structure and Interactions in Epigenome 2.0 (Deadline: 31 August 2021)
- Novel Mechanisms and Drug Molecules Modulating Chronic Pain (Deadline: 31 August 2021)
- Recent Advances in the Molecular Research of Gastrointestinal Disease (Deadline: 31 August 2021)
- Cell Fate Decisions in Neural Development (Deadline: 31 August 2021)
- Integrative Omics Approaches to Decipher Cancer Signaling (Deadline: 31 August 2021)
- Molecular Mechanisms Underlying an Aging Skeleton (Deadline: 31 August 2021)
- SIRT1 and PARP1 in Retinal Degeneration (Deadline: 31 August 2021)
- Molecular Biology of Spermatozoa 2.0 (Deadline: 31 August 2021)
- Molecular Pathways in Myeloid Neoplasia (Deadline: 1 September 2021)
- Impact of Novel Molecules on Liver Pathophysiology (Deadline: 30 September 2021)
- Extracellular Vesicles in Reproduction 2.0 (Deadline: 30 September 2021)
- Advances in Gynecological Cancers (Deadline: 30 September 2021)
- Chromatin-Remodeling Genes for Malformation (Deadline: 30 September 2021)
- Calcium Signaling in Glomerular Cells (Deadline: 30 September 2021)
- The Immunomodulating Role of Systemic Drugs in Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma (Deadline: 30 September 2021)
- Recent Advances in Mesenchymal Stem Cell Immunomodulation and Regenerative Medicine 3.0 (Deadline: 30 September 2021)
- New Receptor Molecules: Design, Obtaining and Analytical Use (Deadline: 30 September 2021)
- Targeting MAPK in Cancer 2.0 (Deadline: 30 September 2021)
- Therapeutic Peptides on Plasmonic Nanoparticles (Deadline: 30 September 2021)
- Stem Cell Biology in Health and Disease (Deadline: 30 September 2021)
- Molecular Relationship between Endocannabinoid System and Disease (Deadline: 30 September 2021)
- Cell Proteogenomics (Deadline: 30 September 2021)
- The Janus Faced Role of RAGE in Physiological and Pathological Conditions (Deadline: 30 September 2021)
- Physiological and Pathological Role of ROS: Benefits and Limitations of Antioxidant Treatment 2.0 (Deadline: 30 September 2021)
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: From Molecular Mechanisms to Therapies 2.0 (Deadline: 30 September 2021)
- Colorectal Cancer: From Pathophysiology to Novel Therapeutic Approaches 2021 (Deadline: 30 September 2021)
- Cytochrome P450 (CYP) (Deadline: 30 September 2021)
- Molecular Mechanisms Governing Normal and Pathological Angiogenesis (Deadline: 30 September 2021)
- Intercellular Communications in Tumor Microenvironment (Deadline: 30 September 2021)
- Cancer Stem Cells (Deadline: 30 September 2021)
- Remodeling of Mitochondria in Cancer and Other Diseases (Deadline: 30 September 2021)
- Molecular Mechanisms of Cancer Progression and Targeted Therapy Attempts (Deadline: 30 September 2021)
- Molecular Mechanism and Function of Progesterone Receptor (Deadline: 30 September 2021)
- Molecular Alterations in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Biology and Therapeutic Implications (Deadline: 30 September 2021)
- Molecular and Genetic Aspects of SARS-CoV-2 Infection and COVID-19 Disease (Deadline: 30 September 2021)
- Innate Immunity at the Feto-Maternal Interface: Physiological and Pathological Aspects (Deadline: 30 September 2021)
- Molecular Research in Inflammation and Lung Infections (Deadline: 30 September 2021)
- Expanding and Reprogramming the Genetic Code 2.0 (Deadline: 30 September 2021)
- Molecular Research on Neutrophil Extracellular Trap (NET) (Deadline: 30 September 2021)
- Transposable Elements II (Deadline: 30 September 2021)
- Z-DNA and Z-RNA: From Physical Structure to Biological Function (Deadline: 1 October 2021)
- Hematopoietic Serine Proteases: Important Players in Inflammation and Tissue Homeostasis - 2nd Edition (Deadline: 10 October 2021)
- Ejaculated and Testicular Spermatozoa: Molecular Biological Research of Morphology, Physiology and Spermatogenesis (Deadline: 22 October 2021)
- Molecular Mechanisms of Dementia—Application to Its Biomarkers (Deadline: 31 October 2021)
- Behavioral Genetics and Stress Physiology (Deadline: 31 October 2021)
- The Role of Platelets in Human Health and Disease (Deadline: 31 October 2021)
- Molecular Research on Macrophages and Atherosclerosis in Diabetes Mellitus (Deadline: 31 October 2021)
- Computational Methods in Drug Design (Deadline: 31 October 2021)
- Molecular Morphology and Function of Stromal Cells (Deadline: 31 October 2021)
- Molecular Mechanisms of Aortic Valve Disease (Deadline: 31 October 2021)
- Molecular Genetics of Autism and Intellectual Disability (Deadline: 31 October 2021)
- Molecular Medicine Applications in Infectious Diseases: Latest Innovations (Deadline: 31 October 2021)
- Unraveling the Molecular Mechanisms of Mesenchymal Stem Cells Protective Action 2.0 (Deadline: 31 October 2021)
- Novel Physiology and Molecular Pathology of Reproduction, Novel Treatments of Infertility-2nd Edition (Deadline: 31 October 2021)
- Cell-Based Drugs in Cancer Immunotherapy (Deadline: 31 October 2021)
- Molecular Diagnosis in Congenital Fetal Anomalies (Deadline: 31 October 2021)
- Cell Apoptosis (Deadline: 31 October 2021)
- Microgravity and Space Medicine 2.0 (Deadline: 31 October 2021)
- Molecular Research on Myeloid and Lymphoid Neoplasms (Deadline: 31 October 2021)
- Cytomolecular Organisation of the Nuclear Genome (Deadline: 31 October 2021)
- Role of Neuronal Guidance Cues in Inflammation (Deadline: 31 October 2021)
- Autophagy in Cell Survival and Death (Deadline: 31 October 2021)
- Mitochondrial Function in Neurodegenerative Diseases (Deadline: 31 October 2021)
- Molecular Biology and Translational Aspects in CNS Tumors 2.0 (Deadline: 31 October 2021)
- Molecular Connection and Influence of Extracellular Matrix with Cancer (Deadline: 31 October 2021)
- Lipids and Cardiovascular Disease (Deadline: 31 October 2021)
- DNA Polymerases and Beyond: Molecular Machines Responding to Replication Stress (Deadline: 31 October 2021)
- Brugada Syndrome: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment-2nd Edition (Deadline: 31 October 2021)
- Journey inside the Beta Cells in Type 2 Diabetes-2nd Edition (Deadline: 31 October 2021)
- DNA Damage and Repair in Biology and Medicine (Deadline: 31 October 2021)
- Circulating Tumor Cells: The Next Generation Liquid Biopsy (Deadline: 31 October 2021)
- Regulation of Gene Expression during Embryonic Development 2.0 (Deadline: 31 October 2021)
- Omics Sciences in Oral Diseases (Deadline: 31 October 2021)
- Molecular Links between Sensory Nerves, Inflammation, and Pain (Deadline: 31 October 2021)
- Adipose-Derived Stem Cell Extra-Cellular Vesicles: Molecular Effects (Deadline: 15 November 2021)
- Interconnecting Cytokine-Associated Molecular Pathways and Pathogenesis of Inflammatory Skin Diseases (Deadline: 30 November 2021)
- Molecular Control of Growth Performance (Deadline: 30 November 2021)
- The Interplay between 4D Genome, Transcription Factors, and Epigenetics in Transcriptional Regulation (Deadline: 30 November 2021)
- Molecular Research on Microenvironment and Pancreatic Tumorigenesis (Deadline: 30 November 2021)
- Molecular, Genetic and Immunomodulatory Mechanisms in Soft Tissue Sarcoma (Deadline: 30 November 2021)
- Molecular Mechanisms of Cardiovascular Dysfunction and Implications in Anti-Cancer Drug-Induced Cardiotoxicity (Deadline: 30 November 2021)
- Autophagy: New Frontier and Perspective (Deadline: 30 November 2021)
- The Role of the Extracellular Matrix Molecules in Skeletal Muscle Regeneration (Deadline: 30 November 2021)
- Molecular Mechanisms and Pathophysiology of Cardiovascular Disease (Deadline: 30 November 2021)
- Mechanism and Regulation of Pre-mRNA Splicing (Deadline: 30 November 2021)
- HOX Genes in Development and Disease (Deadline: 30 November 2021)
- Extracellular Matrix in Heart Disease 2.0 (Deadline: 15 December 2021)
- Breast Cancer Mechanistic Insights and Targeted Therapies (Deadline: 15 December 2021)
- Design and Synthesis of Peptides: Impact on Current Biomedicine, Biotechnology, and Chemical Biology (Deadline: 31 December 2021)
- Modelling Human Development and Disease Using Pluripotent Stem Cell-Derived Organoids (Deadline: 31 December 2021)
- Proteomics and Metabolomics Investigation of Cell Lines, Tissues and Biological Fluids (Deadline: 31 December 2021)
- Molecular Determinants of Prostate Cancer Metastasis (Deadline: 31 December 2021)
- Biomarkers in Inflammatory and Chronic Degenerative Diseases (Deadline: 31 December 2021)
- Second Messenger Analogs as Biochemical Tools and Prospective Drugs (Deadline: 31 December 2021)
- Arrestins: Structure, Function, and Biology (Deadline: 31 December 2021)
- Advances in Membrane Protein Research (Deadline: 31 December 2021)
- Molecular Therapeutic Mechanisms for Atherosclerosis (Deadline: 31 December 2021)
- RNA Regulatory Networks at the Crossroad of Human Diseases 2.0 (Deadline: 28 February 2022)
Topical Collections
Following topical collections within this section are currently open for submissions:
