Advances in Innate Immune Mechanism of Autoimmune Syndrome

Dear Colleagues,

We are pleased to announce this Special Issue, titled “Advances in Innate Immune Mechanism of Autoimmune Syndrome”. Despite remarkable progress in understanding the role of innate immunity in the pathogenesis of autoimmune diseases, many aspects of innate immune regulation, crosstalk with adaptive immunity, and therapeutic targeting remain incompletely understood.

This Special Issue aims to gather original research articles and reviews addressing emerging insights into the innate immune pathways in autoimmune diseases.  This scope is closely aligned with the mission of the International Journal of Molecular Sciences, as it bridges fundamental immunology with translational and clinical applications. The Issue will provide comprehensive reviews of novel pathogenic mechanisms, the influence of innate immunity on clinical manifestations, and therapeutic strategies targeting the innate immune system.

Suggested themes for submissions include innate immune cell subsets and their roles in autoimmunity, pattern recognition receptors and inflammasomes in autoimmune pathogenesis, novel biomarkers, the therapeutic modulation of innate pathways, and translational approaches that bridge molecular pathways and clinical practice.

We warmly invite you to contribute to this exciting collection.

Dr. Diana Prieto-Peña
Guest Editor

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