Alcohol Metabolism: Molecular, Physiological, and Behavioral Consequences from Basic Research to Translational Applications
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: 25 December 2026 | Viewed by 384
Editor
Interests: molecular and physiological mechanisms of alcohol metabolism; mitochondrial dysfunction; oxidative/nitrosative stress; synaptic alterations
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive overview of alcohol metabolism and its wide-ranging consequences across molecular, physiological, and behavioral domains. Ethanol metabolism is a key determinant of alcohol-related effects, influencing oxidative stress, inflammation, and neurochemical pathways. Beyond biochemical alterations, alcohol consumption impacts systemic physiology, organ function, and behavioral outcomes, including cognitive and emotional processes. We welcome original research articles and reviews addressing mechanisms of ethanol metabolism, associated molecular and cellular changes, and physiological consequences in different tissues. Studies using animal models, human subjects, and translational approaches are encouraged, as well as investigations into behavioral and neurobiological correlates. By integrating findings from multiple levels of analysis, this Special Issue seeks to advance our understanding of alcohol’s complex impact and identify potential targets for prevention and intervention.
Dr. Analia G. Karadayian
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- alcohol metabolism
- acetaldehyde
- mitochondrial dysfunction
- oxidative stress
- behavioral outcomes
- animal models
- translational research
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