Molecular Research in Airway Diseases
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Pathology, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2025 | Viewed by 35
Special Issue Editor
Interests: airway diseases; immunopharmacology; molecular mechanisms; cellular models; air pollution; cigarette smoke
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Airway diseases such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), cystic fibrosis, and bronchiectasis represent a growing global health burden, characterized by chronic inflammation, tissue remodelling, and progressive functional impairment. Despite advances in clinical management, a deeper understanding of the molecular and cellular mechanisms underpinning these disorders remains essential for the development of personalized and disease-modifying therapies.
This Special Issue, “Molecular Research in Airway Diseases”, aims to highlight recent breakthroughs in the molecular and translational investigation of airway pathophysiology. We welcome original research articles and reviews exploring signalling pathways, epigenetic regulation, oxidative stress, immune responses, and epithelial–mesenchymal transition, as well as studies employing advanced in vitro and ex vivo models, organoids, omics technologies, and systems biology.
Special focus will be placed on the identification of novel molecular biomarkers and therapeutic targets, with the goal of accelerating the implementation of precision medicine in respiratory care. Contributions addressing the impact of environmental exposures, microbiota, and viral infections on airway molecular homeostasis are particularly encouraged.
Through this collection, we seek to foster interdisciplinary dialogue and stimulate the integration of molecular insights into clinical strategies for the effective diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment of airway diseases.
Dr. Valentina Lazzara is the Guest Editor Assistant, who will help manage this Special Issue.
Dr. Giusy Daniela Albano
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- airway diseases
- inflammation
- immunopharmacology
- cellular models
- biomarkers
- precision medicine
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