Interplay Between Blood Cells and Cytokines
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Endocrinology and Metabolism".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 October 2025 | Viewed by 48
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We invite researchers to contribute original manuscripts (research articles and reviews) to a forthcoming Special Issue focused on the intricate and dynamic interplay between blood cells and cytokines. This field lies at the heart of immunology, hematology, and inflammation biology, with far-reaching implications for both basic science and clinical applications.
Recent advances have significantly expanded our understanding of how cytokines associate, interact with, and regulate the development, function, and survival of various blood cell types. Conversely, blood cells are not merely passive responders but active participants in shaping the cytokine environment. Dysregulation in these interactions is central to a broad spectrum of pathologies, such as autoimmune disorders, infections, hematological malignancies, and cytokine release syndromes.
Despite considerable progress, key questions remain unanswered. The field is now entering a critical phase where high-resolution technologies—such as single-cell omics and spatial proteomics—are uncovering novel regulatory circuits and cell-specific cytokine responses. This opens new avenues for targeted interventions and biomarker discovery.
We encourage submissions that address mechanistic insights, disease relevance, or translational aspects of blood cell–cytokine crosstalk. Both experimental and theoretical contributions are welcome. By bringing together diverse perspectives, this Special Issue aims to deepen our collective understanding and guide future research directions in this rapidly evolving area.
Join us in advancing knowledge at the interface of cellular immunology and systemic signaling.
Dr. Mats B. Eriksson
Prof. Dr. Anders O. Larsson
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- blood cells
- communication
- cytokine
- erythrocyte
- immunology
- inflammation
- interplay
- leucocyte
- platelet
- network
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