New Technologies for Molecular Studies in Regenerative Medicine
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Pathology, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 March 2026
Special Issue Editor
Interests: nanomaterials; nanoparticles formulation and characterization; drug delivery; cell culture; cell imaging; regenerative medicine; tissue engineering; biomaterials; molecular biology; biological barriers
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Dear Colleagues,
According to Greenwood and co-workers, "regenerative medicine is an emerging interdisciplinary field of research and clinical applications focused on the repair, replacement or regeneration of cells, tissues or organs to restore impaired function resulting from any cause, including congenital defects, disease, trauma and aging." This field is rapidly advancing through the convergence of several innovative technologies useful for studying the fundamental molecular and biomolecular processes that regulate tissue regeneration.
Tissue engineering, for instance, focuses on developing biocompatible scaffolds and biomaterials, often in combination with cells and bioactive factors, to create functional tissue constructs. Key technologies within this domain include advanced biomaterials like hydrogels and synthetic polymers, as well as sophisticated manufacturing techniques such as 3D bioprinting and organ-on-a-chip, which allow for the precise fabrication of patient-specific tissue models. These approaches are deeply rooted in understanding molecular interactions between cells, scaffolds, and microenvironment. Furthermore, nanotechnology provides tools for manipulating materials at the nanoscale level to enhance scaffold properties, enable molecular target therapy, drug and gene delivery, and improve diagnostic capabilities.
Other emerging areas, such as gene therapy and gene editing with technologies like CRISPR, offer the potential for correcting genetic defects that underline many diseases by directly targeting the molecular causes. Finally, artificial organs represent a technology crucial in addressing the significant shortage of donor organs. The application of these technologies can often help avoid surgery, while accelerating healing, limiting side effects and overcoming the problem of organ donor shortage.
In this scenario, the present Special Issue is aimed at illustrating the great contribution of different technologies in regenerative medicine, presenting novel approaches and tools to support tissue and organ repair. We particularly welcome contributions that delve into the molecular and biomolecular mechanisms underpinning these regenerative processes.
We invite researchers of all the relevant fields (chemistry, physics, biology, biotechnology, medicine, pharmacology, engineering) to present their results and commentaries by contributing original research articles or review papers.
Dr. Flavia Carton
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- molecular mechanisms
- regenerative medicine
- nanotechnology
- nanomaterials
- biomanufacturing
- drug delivery
- tissue engineering
- stem cells therapies
- gene therapy
- artificial organs
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