Advances in Antimicrobial Resistance: Molecular and Biochemical Perspectives
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Microbiology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2026 | Viewed by 545
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the most urgent threats to global public health. Unfortunately, existing treatment strategies are becoming increasingly less effective, and we are constantly witnessing the difficulty of finding new antimicrobial options. The emergence and spread of resistant microorganisms are determined by multiple factors, including the selective pressure of antimicrobial use, microbial adaptability, and complex host–pathogen interactions. To address this crisis, it is necessary to invest more in understanding the molecular and biochemical mechanisms underlying resistance. Deciphering processes such as metabolic reprogramming or biofilm production could open up new avenues for diagnostics, surveillance, and the development of innovative therapeutic approaches.
This Special Issue aims to collect original research papers and review articles that provide insights into the molecular basis of AMR, the biochemical pathways involved, and the identification of new targets to overcome resistance. Contributions dealing with new antimicrobial agents, methods for detecting resistance, and molecular epidemiology are particularly welcome.
Dr. Emanuela Santoro
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- antimicrobial resistance mechanisms
- molecular basis of resistance
- metabolic reprogramming in bacteria
- biofilm formation and regulation
- resistance gene expression and regulation
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