Recent Advances in Rheumatic Diseases and Rheumatoid Arthritis
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Immunology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2026 | Viewed by 31
Special Issue Editor
Interests: immunology; autoimmunity; allergic and inflammatory diseases; autoimmune diseases; allergen immunotherapy; biological therapies; bronchial asthma; fibroblasts; hereditary angioedema; bradykinin; VEGF
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Dear Colleagues,
Rheumatic diseases encompass a broad and heterogeneous group of conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis, connective autoimmune diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosus, psoriatic arthritis, and other autoimmune and inflammatory disorders. These diseases significantly impact morbidity, mortality, and healthcare systems worldwide, as they represent a source of chronic pain, disability, and organ damage. This Special Issue aims to highlight recent advances in biomolecular science and translational medicine, shedding light on the pathogenic mechanisms underlying chronic inflammation and autoimmunity. We welcome original research articles, review articles, and communications that focus on the dysregulation of immune pathways, cytokine networks, and genetic and epigenetic factors contributing to inflammation and tissue damage in rheumatic diseases. Clinical studies incorporating biomolecular analyses are also encouraged, as well as real-life investigations into targeted therapies using novel biologic agents. The goal of the collection is to bridge molecular research and clinical application, potentially enhancing the understanding and treatment of these complex diseases, in which several key molecular processes remain to be fully elucidated.
We look forward to receiving your contributions to the Special Issue.
Dr. Ilaria Mormile
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- rheumatoid arthritis
- systemic lupus erythematous
- systemic sclerosis
- Sjögren’s syndrome
- psoriatic arthritis
- rare autoimmune rheumatic diseases
- vasculitis
- biological therapies
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