Advances in Molecular Pathobiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Neurodegenerative Diseases
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Neurobiology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026
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Special Issue Information
This Special Issue will highlight recent advances in molecular studies of the pathobiology, diagnosis, and treatment of neurodegenerative diseases. The focus is on the most prevalent conditions, including Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, Parkinson’s disease and dementia with Lewy bodies, and motor neuron diseases.
The Issue will bring together reviews, hypotheses, and perspectives that address
1. Mechanistic advances in disease pathology;
2. Progress and challenges in diagnostics and early detection;
3. Developments in molecular therapies, including outstanding questions and challenges.
We invite comprehensive, balanced, and up to date contributions from experts working across these domains.
Prof. Dr. Saak V. Ovsepian
Dr. Stergios Boussios
Dr. Jaison Jeevanandam
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- Neurodegenerative Diseases
- Alzheimer’s Disease
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Dementia with Lewy Bodies
- Motor Neuron Diseases
- Molecular Pathobiology
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
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