Molecular Research on Endothelial Cell Injury and Repair
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: 30 August 2025 | Viewed by 81
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Interests: vascular pathology; endothelial dysfunction; hypertension; cardiovascular diseases; chronic inflammation; autoimmune rheumatic disorders
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Endothelial cells play a pivotal role in vascular homeostasis and fluid balance though a continuous “cross-talk” between the circulation and the surrounding tissues. Endothelial cell injury disturbs endothelial junctions, dysregulates vascular function and damages the homeostatic balance. The regulatory mechanisms responsible for endothelial regeneration and vascular repair are then potentiated, but they are not always effective in restoring the function of the endothelial barrier, regenerating a functional endothelium and reversing vascular damage. As a result, endothelial injury triggers several pathophysiological pathways, eventually resulting in the establishment of a continuously expanding list of diverse clinical diseases.
Despite recent advances, a comprehensive understanding of the molecular mechanisms and signaling pathways that are responsible for endothelial injury and the regulatory mechanisms that mediate endothelial repair and vascular regeneration is lacking. This would facilitate the development of innovative treatment strategies for a wide range of systemic diseases. This Special Issue therefore welcomes the submission of articles that present new concepts and knowledge, including insights into endothelial cell injury and repair. The scope of this Special Issue includes, but is not limited to, the following topics:
- Cardiovascular diseases;
- Hematological disorders including hematopoietic cell transplantation;
- Chronic inflammatory disorders including autoimmune rheumatic diseases;
- Sepsis and acute respiratory distress syndrome;
- Novel entities recognized as endotheliopathies, such as COVID-19.
Dr. Eleni Gavriilaki
Dr. Panagiota Anyfanti
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- endothelial injury
- endothelial repair
- endotheliopathies
- endothelial dysfunction
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