Molecular Immunology
A section of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067).
Section Information
The Molecular Immunology section of the International Journal of Molecular Sciences (IJMS) aims to rapidly publish original contributions addressing questions of importance in immunology and related fields. We welcome manuscripts conveying novel experimental findings that would advance understanding of molecular mechanisms of immunity, immunogenetics and/or immunopathogenesis. Manuscripts reporting development or testing of novel therapeutics that target molecular mechanisms are likewise sought. Manuscripts reviewing topics pertinent to the scope of the Molecular Immunology Section will be considered if the manuscripts offer analysis of existing knowledge and/or a perspective that is not otherwise available.
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Special Issues
Following special issues within this section are currently open for submissions:
- Viral Infections and Immune Responses (Deadline: 20 March 2026)
- Beyond Digestion: The Role of Gut Microbiota in Metabolism, Immunity and Brain Function (Deadline: 20 March 2026)
- The Role of Toll-Like Receptors (TLRs) in Infection and Inflammation: Third Edition (Deadline: 20 March 2026)
- Roles of Neutrophils in Autoimmune Diseases and Cancers (Deadline: 20 March 2026)
- The Role of SARS-CoV-2 in Immunomodulation—Post-Pandemic Reflection on the Role of Viruses in Human Immunology (Deadline: 20 March 2026)
- The Role of Macrophages in Tumors (Deadline: 20 March 2026)
- The Role and Mechanisms of Natural Products in Inflammatory Responses and Inflammatory Diseases (Deadline: 20 March 2026)
- Modulation of the Immune System and Oxidative Stress in Liver Illnesses (Deadline: 20 March 2026)
- Molecular Perspective in Autoimmune Diseases (Deadline: 20 March 2026)
- New Advances in Autoimmune Diseases (Deadline: 20 March 2026)
- Host Immunity and Viral Evolution: Dissecting the Molecular Variations of Viral Genomes (Deadline: 20 March 2026)
- Molecular Advances in Inborn Errors of Immunity (Deadline: 20 March 2026)
- The Immune Regulation of Osteoclasts (Deadline: 20 March 2026)
- HIV Expression in Diverse Cell Types: Mechanisms, Regulation, and Pathogenesis (Deadline: 20 March 2026)
- Dialogue Between Inflammation and Immunity: From Mechanism to Therapy (Deadline: 20 March 2026)
- Recent Advances in Immunosuppressive Therapy (Deadline: 20 March 2026)
- CD8+ T Cells in the Cancer Immunity Cycle: Mechanisms, Barriers, and Therapeutic Opportunities (Deadline: 20 March 2026)
- HPV Infection and Immune Escape Mechanisms (Deadline: 20 March 2026)
- Advances in Innate Immune Mechanism of Autoimmune Syndrome (Deadline: 20 March 2026)
- Autoimmune Diseases: A Swing Dance of Immune Cells, 3rd Edition (Deadline: 20 March 2026)
- Omics Approaches to Decipher Inborn Errors of Immunity and Secondary Immunodeficiencies (Deadline: 30 March 2026)
- Molecular Mechanisms and Therapeutic Targets in Inflammation and Cancer Immunity (Deadline: 30 March 2026)
- Molecular Mechanisms and Therapeutic Targets in Systemic Vasculitis (Deadline: 30 March 2026)
- Advances in Vaccine Immunology (Deadline: 31 March 2026)
- Molecular Insights into Allergic Asthma (Deadline: 31 March 2026)
- Allergic Reactions and Immune Factors (Deadline: 31 March 2026)
- The Role of Cytokines in Immunological Disorders and Their Therapies (Deadline: 31 March 2026)
- T Cell Receptor (TCR) Signaling at the Crossroads of Immunity, Tolerance, and Disease (Deadline: 31 March 2026)
- Recent Advances in Rheumatic Diseases and Rheumatoid Arthritis (Deadline: 31 March 2026)
- Addressing Autoimmunity in the 21st Century (Deadline: 31 March 2026)
- Immunotherapies of Solid Tumors (Deadline: 31 March 2026)
- T Regulatory and NKT Cells as Prognostic Biomarkers in Inflammatory Disorders and Cancers (Deadline: 31 March 2026)
- Recent Advances in Breast Cancer Immunology and Immunotherapy (Deadline: 31 March 2026)
- New Insights in Tumor Immunity (Deadline: 20 April 2026)
- Molecular Targets and Immunotherapy for Autoimmune Diseases (Deadline: 20 April 2026)
- The Role of Immunocytes in Cancer and New Insights into Immunotherapy (Deadline: 20 April 2026)
- Research Advances in Reproductive Immunology (Deadline: 20 April 2026)
- Biomarkers in Cancer Immunology (Deadline: 20 April 2026)
- Advances in Antibody–Drug Conjugates (Deadline: 20 April 2026)
- New Insights into Immune Dysregulation Disorders (Deadline: 20 April 2026)
- Molecular Mechanisms, Emerging Biomarkers, Novel Therapies and Personalized Treatment in Celiac Disease (CD) (Deadline: 20 April 2026)
- Major Histocompatibility Complex Antigens in Disease (Deadline: 20 April 2026)
- New Insights into the Immunopathology of Autoimmune and Drug Induced Liver Injury (Deadline: 20 April 2026)
- Molecular Understanding of Allergen Exposome (Deadline: 20 April 2026)
- Latest Advances in Cytokine Storm (Deadline: 20 April 2026)
- The Role of Macrophages in Inflammation and Cancer: An Update (Deadline: 20 April 2026)
- Role of Extracellular Vesicles in Immunology: Second Edition (Deadline: 20 April 2026)
- Immunopathogenesis and Novel Therapeutic Strategies for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Third Edition (Deadline: 20 April 2026)
- Latest Review Papers in Molecular Immunology, 3rd Edition (Deadline: 20 April 2026)
- Functional Proteomics: Insights from Biomedical Applications and Beyond (Deadline: 20 April 2026)
- Immunological Regulation as Determinant of Outcomes in Critically Sick Patients (Deadline: 20 April 2026)
- New Insights in Biomarkers of Autoimmune and Autoinflammatory Diseases: 2nd Edition (Deadline: 20 April 2026)
- Molecular Mechanisms of Immunotherapy in Cancer (Deadline: 20 April 2026)
- New Insights into Lactoferrin: 2nd Edition (Deadline: 20 April 2026)
- Immune Regulation During Pregnancy (Deadline: 20 April 2026)
- Exploring Therapeutic Targets in the Evolving Landscape of Cancer Immunotherapy: 2nd Edition (Deadline: 20 April 2026)
- The Role of Fibroblasts in the Regulation of Tissue Inflammation and Repair (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Insights into Immunodeficiency and Immunotherapy in Multiple Myeloma (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Deciphering the Molecular Symphony of Microbiome-Driven Immune Modulation (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Molecular Crosstalk Between Allergens, Microbes, and the Mucosal Immune System (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Insight in Reproductive Immunology (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Targeted Therapy for Immune Diseases (Deadline: 20 May 2026)
- Fish Immunology, 5th Edition (Deadline: 20 May 2026)
- Molecular Ecology, Physiology and Biochemistry of Insects, 5th Edition (Deadline: 20 May 2026)
- Macrophages and Inflammation (Deadline: 20 May 2026)
- Advances in G Protein-Coupled Receptor Signaling (Deadline: 20 May 2026)
- Host-Virus Interaction (Deadline: 20 May 2026)
- Genomic and Molecular Insights into Emerging and Reemerging Pathogens (Deadline: 20 May 2026)
- Molecular Research and Immune Landscape of Breast Cancer (Deadline: 20 May 2026)
- Vector–Pathogen–Host Interaction, Vaccines and Immunobiologicals (Deadline: 20 May 2026)
- Unraveling Neuroimmune Disorders: From Pathogenic Pathways to Biomarker-Driven Precision Medicine (Deadline: 20 May 2026)
- New Advances in Reproductive Immunology and Pathology (Deadline: 20 May 2026)
- Immunity and Autoimmunity in Cardiovascular and Respiratory Diseases (Deadline: 20 May 2026)
- Molecular Research in Ocular Inflammation and Infection (Deadline: 20 May 2026)
- Molecular Mechanisms in Mucosal Immunity (Deadline: 25 May 2026)
- The Role of Glycans in Immune Regulation (Deadline: 30 May 2026)
- Cytokines and Inflammatory Diseases (Deadline: 30 May 2026)
- Unraveling Immunometabolism in Sepsis: From Cellular Reprogramming to Therapeutic Targets (Deadline: 30 May 2026)
- Herpes Simplex Virus: Immunity, Pathogenicity, Immune Escape Mechanisms, and Antiviral Strategies (Deadline: 31 May 2026)
- Artificial Intelligence: Applications in the Field of Immune-Mediated Inflammatory Diseases and Onco-Hematology (Deadline: 31 May 2026)
- Platelet-Mediated Immune Regulation in Cancer (Deadline: 31 May 2026)
- The Circadian Clock in Aging and Age-Related Diseases (Deadline: 31 May 2026)
- Allergic Diseases: Molecular Insights into Immunotherapy (Deadline: 20 June 2026)
- New Challenges and Opportunities: Extracellular Vesicles in Biological and Biochemical Processes, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 20 June 2026)
- Molecular and Cellular Aspects of Autoimmune and Inflammatory Rheumatic Diseases: Second Edition (Deadline: 20 June 2026)
- Structural and Functional Insights into Chemokines and Chemokine Receptors in Immune Pathologies (Deadline: 20 June 2026)
- Leukemia: Molecular Immune Mechanisms (Deadline: 20 June 2026)
- Molecular Insights into Virus-Host Immune Interactions (Deadline: 20 June 2026)
- Molecular Signaling and Cellular Mechanisms in Asthma (Deadline: 20 June 2026)
- Immune-Liver Axis—from Disease Pathogenesis to Therapeutic Target (Deadline: 20 June 2026)
- Immunology and Immunotherapy for Head and Neck Cancer (Deadline: 20 June 2026)
- Advances in the Pathogenesis of Allergic Diseases: From Mechanisms to Therapeutics (Deadline: 20 June 2026)
- Molecular Research in Acute Lung Injury (Deadline: 20 June 2026)
- Advanced Research on the Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC): From Bench to Bedside (Deadline: 20 June 2026)
- Upper and Lower Airway Diseases in Allergy and Immunology: From Bench to Bedside (Deadline: 20 June 2026)
- The Role of Cytokines in Inflammation and Diseases (Deadline: 20 June 2026)
- Emerging Therapeutic Strategies and Immunometabolic Pathways in Cancer (Deadline: 20 June 2026)
- Canonical and Noncanonical Inflammasomes in Inflammation and Diseases (Deadline: 20 June 2026)
- Stress Adaptation and Immune Surveillance: Extracellular Vesicles, Autophagy, and Inflammasomes in Cancer and Neurodegeneration (Deadline: 20 June 2026)
- Role of Mesenchymal Stem/Stromal Cells (MSCs) in Human Diseases and Their Treatment (Deadline: 20 June 2026)
- Immunological Control of Vascular Plasticity: Insights into Arteriogenesis, Angiogenesis, and Atherosclerosis (Deadline: 20 June 2026)
- Food Allergy: Molecular Mechanisms, Clinical Challenges, and Future Directions (Deadline: 20 June 2026)
- Molecular Research on the Pathology and Treatment of Sepsis and Non-Infectious Inflammatory Conditions (Deadline: 20 June 2026)
- Recombinant Proteins and Antibody Engineering for Diagnostic and Treatment of Emerging Infectious Diseases (Deadline: 20 June 2026)
- The Unresolved Molecular Bases of Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC) Function with Transplantation and Diseases Linkage (Deadline: 20 June 2026)
- Advances in Autoimmune Diseases: The Molecular Basis and New Therapies (Deadline: 20 June 2026)
- Current Progress in Neutrophil Extracellular Traps (NETs) (Deadline: 20 June 2026)
- Macrophage Plasticity: Beyond the M1–M2 Paradigm (Deadline: 20 June 2026)
- New Molecular Mechanisms and Markers in Inflammatory Disorders, 4th Edition (Deadline: 20 June 2026)
- Immune Mechanisms of Autoimmune Rheumatic Diseases (Deadline: 20 June 2026)
- State-of-the-Art Molecular Immunology in Chile, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Virus Infection and Infectious Diseases: Unraveling Mechanisms, Innovations and Therapeutic Strategies—Second Edition (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Exploring the Crossroads of Autoimmunity, Inflammatory Diseases, and Cancer (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Molecular Insights into Hematopoietic Stem Cell Differentiation and Regeneration (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Molecular Advances in Pathogen Interaction and Host Immunity (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Cellular Immunotherapy in Cancer: Current Trends and Future Directions (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Developing the Coupling or De-Coupling of Osteoclastogenesis vs. Osteogenesis at the Osteoimmune Interface (Deadline: 15 July 2026)
- New Insights into Immunity and Inflammation in Cardiovascular Diseases (Deadline: 20 July 2026)
- Chemokine and Chemokine Receptor in Human Physiological and Pathological Processes (Deadline: 20 July 2026)
- Molecular Mechanisms of Antiviral Agents and Antiviral Therapy (Deadline: 20 July 2026)
- Advanced Strategies for Melanoma Immunotherapy (Deadline: 20 July 2026)
- Endocrine–Immune Crosstalk in Human Reproductive Health and Pathology (Deadline: 20 July 2026)
- Progression of Innate Immunity in Tuberculosis Infections (Deadline: 20 July 2026)
- Advances in Maternal–Fetal/Neonatal Interactions: Implications for Infant Immunity and Long-Term Health (Deadline: 20 July 2026)
- Immunoregulation of Abnormal Cell Proliferation: Molecular Mechanisms and Therapeutic Strategies (Deadline: 30 July 2026)
- Next-Gen Biomarkers for Cancer Immunotherapy (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Insights in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Neuroimmunology: 3rd Edition (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Mechanisms and Innovations in Natural Killer Cell-Based Immunotherapy (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Viral Infection: Molecular Mechanisms and Vaccine Approaches (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Molecular Insights into T Cell Exhaustion and Tumor Immune Evasion (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Viral-Host Interplay: Molecular Mechanisms of Immunity and Pathogenesis (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- The Latest Research in Intestinal Inflammation and Immunity (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- The Relationship Between Cytokines and Autoimmune Diseases: New Insights (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Tumor Specific Immunotherapeutic Targets (Deadline: 20 August 2026)
- Advances in Dendritic Cell-Based Immunotherapy of Cancer (Deadline: 20 August 2026)
- The Role of Cytokines and Autoantibodies Against Cytokines in Health and Disease (Deadline: 20 August 2026)
- Molecular and Cellular Basis of Oral Immunology (Deadline: 20 August 2026)
- Advances in Colitis Research: Exploring Molecular Mechanisms and Immune Regulation (Deadline: 20 August 2026)
- Advances in Allergen Immunotherapy: Current Concepts and Future Directions (Deadline: 20 August 2026)
- 25th Anniversary of IJMS: Updates and Advances in “Molecular Immunology” (Deadline: 20 August 2026)
- Advances in Inflammasomes (Deadline: 20 August 2026)
- Natural Products in Immune Regulation (Deadline: 20 August 2026)
- Cancer Stem Cells as Key Immunotherapy Targets (Deadline: 20 August 2026)
- Molecular Mechanisms of Thromboinflammation (Deadline: 20 August 2026)
- Macrophage Dysfunction and Cytokine Storm in Pulmonary Disorders (Deadline: 20 August 2026)
- Macrophage Metabolic Reprogramming in Inflammation (Deadline: 20 August 2026)
- Advanced Research on Immune Cells and Cytokines (3rd Edition) (Deadline: 20 August 2026)
- Immune Responses, Viral Infection and Neurodegenerative Diseases (Deadline: 20 August 2026)
- Autoimmune Diseases: From Molecular Mechanisms to Therapeutic Innovations (Deadline: 20 August 2026)
- Molecular Mechanisms of Innate Immunity and Disease Resistance in Animals (Deadline: 22 August 2026)
- Circadian Clocks and Immunity: Unraveling the Rhythm of Immune Function (Deadline: 25 August 2026)
- Molecular Pathways and Emerging Biomarkers in Inflammatory Diseases (Deadline: 30 August 2026)
- Skin Microbiome and Skin Health: Molecular Interactions (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Nutrition, Inflammation and Chronic Kidney Diseases (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Sjogren's Disease: Multidimensional Perspectives on Pathogenesis, Clinical Manifestations, and Therapeutic Advancements (2nd Edition) (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Cytokine Signaling in the Bone Marrow Niche: Implications for Hematopoiesis in Health and Disease (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- New Advances in Infection Immunology (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Immune Responses as the Central Determinant of Gene Therapy Outcomes (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Immune Regulatory Mechanisms in the Pathogenesis of Autoimmunity (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- DNA Damage, Immune Signaling and Beyond (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Molecular Immunopathogenesis and Treatment of Hematological Malignancies (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Chimeric Antigen Receptors Against Cancers and Autoimmune Diseases: 2nd Edition (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Current Challenges and Emerging Opportunities in Breast Cancer Immunotherapy (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Molecular and Cellular Mechanisms of Vaccine-Induced Immune Responses (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Advances in Allergen Prediction, Characterization, and Immunoinformatics (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Roles of Nuclear Receptors in Inflammation and Immune Regulation (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Inflammation in Chronic Disease: Molecular Mechanisms and Signaling Pathways (Deadline: 20 September 2026)
- Latest Advances in Autoimmune and Inflammatory Rheumatic Diseases (Deadline: 20 September 2026)
- From Macrophage Biology to Cell and EV-Based Immunotherapies (Deadline: 20 September 2026)
- Thrombo-Inflammatory Signaling and Complications in Autoimmune Disorders (Deadline: 20 September 2026)
- Neutrophil Extracellular Traps (NETs) in Immunity and Diseases, 3rd Edition (Deadline: 20 September 2026)
- Autoimmune Diseases: From Pathogenesis to Treatment and Prognostic Markers (Deadline: 20 September 2026)
- Molecular Mechanism of Immune Response (Deadline: 20 September 2026)
- New Insights in Antibody Therapy (Deadline: 20 September 2026)
- Age-Dependence of Neuroimmune Reactions (Deadline: 20 September 2026)
- Pathophysiological Insights, Biomarkers and New Therapeutic Strategies in Immune-Mediated Disorders and Neurodegenerative Diseases (Deadline: 20 September 2026)
- Development Biology of Immune Cells (Deadline: 20 September 2026)
- Molecular Research on Immune Response to Virus Infection and Vaccines (Deadline: 20 September 2026)
- Inflammation in Pregnancy and Childbirth (Deadline: 20 September 2026)
- Inner Ear Disorders: From Molecular Mechanisms to Treatment (Deadline: 20 September 2026)
- Role of Extracellular Vesicles in Immune Regulation (Deadline: 20 September 2026)
- Neutrophil Extracellular Traps (NETs) in Human Disease: Mechanisms, Pathophysiology and Therapeutic Potential (Deadline: 20 September 2026)
- Immune Microenvironment and Tissue Remodeling in Oral Diseases and Oral Cancer (Deadline: 20 September 2026)
- Cytokines in Inflammatory Signaling: 3rd Edition (Deadline: 20 September 2026)
- Th2-Mediated Inflammation in Dermatology: Mechanistic and Therapeutic Perspectives (Deadline: 20 September 2026)
- Brain–Immune Crosstalk and Ischemic Injury (Deadline: 20 September 2026)
- Nano-Enabled Molecular Strategies Against Oxidative Stress in Human Physiology (Deadline: 20 September 2026)
- The Differential Role of B Cells in Autoimmune Diseases: From Autoantibodies to Antigen Presentation (Deadline: 20 September 2026)
- Training Immunity and Reprogramming Monocytes and Macrophages in Health and Disease (Deadline: 20 September 2026)
- Innate Immunity: New Insights into Genetic and Signaling Networks (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- T Cell Immunity in Coronavirus Infection: Mechanisms, Dysregulation, and Therapeutic Targets (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- CAR-T Cell Biology and Clinical Translation (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Integrating Multi-Omics Approaches in Fish Immunology to Improve Aquaculture Sustainability (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Regulatory T Cells and Immune Tolerance: From Nobel Discoveries to Clinical Breakthroughs (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Cardioimmunology: Inflammation and Immunity in Cardiovascular Disease—2nd Edition (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Trends in Allergy and Autoimmunity: Pathogenesis, Biomarkers, and Treatment (Second Edition) (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Thymus and Its Roles in Immunology (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Neuroimmune Circuitry: Advances in Neuronal Regulation of Immunity (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Immune Response in Animals (Deadline: 30 October 2026)
- The Basic Mechanisms of Brain Inflammation (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Immune Crosstalk Between Host and Pathogens (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Drug-Induced Modulation and Immunotherapy of Leukemia (Deadline: 20 December 2026)
- Advances in T Cell-Based Cancer Immunotherapy (Deadline: 30 December 2026)
Topical Collection
Following topical collection within this section is currently open for submissions: