Metabolic Signaling and Inflammation in Cardiac Pathophysiology
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: 28 February 2026 | Viewed by 17
Special Issue Editor
Interests: cardiac inflammation; inflammaging; mitochondrial dysfunction
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue aims to provide an up-to-date overview of the interplay between metabolic signaling and inflammation in the development and progression of cardiac diseases. Recent advances have highlighted that metabolic disturbances and inflammatory processes are tightly interconnected in cardiac pathophysiology, influencing disease onset, progression, and outcomes. well as innovative therapeutic approaches targeting these pathways. Submissions addressing translational findings, experimental models, or clinical perspectives are welcome.
By bringing together new insights from science and clinical research, this Special Issue aims to foster a better understanding of how metabolic and inflammatory signals converge to shape cardiac health and disease, ultimately opening new avenues for targeted therapies. Researchers and clinicians are invited to contribute original research articles, reviews, and perspectives related to basic metabolic crosstalk and inflammation in cardiac disorders.
Dr. Maria Luisa Barcena
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- cardiac metabolism
- inflammation
- metabolic signaling
- heart disease
- therapeutic targets
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