Molecular Mechanisms and Translational Insights in Neurological Disorders
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: 31 December 2026 | Viewed by 1359
Special Issue Editor
Interests: neuroprotection; neural stem cells; neurodegenerative diseases; neurodevelopmental disorders; neurogenesis; central nervous system; neuroblasts
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue focuses on the molecular mechanisms that drive neurological disorders and their translation into novel therapies. We welcome contributions that elucidate how molecular insights can accelerate the design of more effective and targeted treatments. The scope covers major neurological conditions such as neurodegenerative diseases (e.g., Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s); neuroinflammatory, demyelinating, and cerebrovascular conditions; neurodevelopmental disorders; mood and anxiety disorders; and spinal cord and traumatic brain injuries. Submissions may explore genetic, epigenetic, transcriptomic, proteomic, metabolomic, or immunomolecular aspects; identify and validate biomarkers; reveal novel therapeutic targets; or evaluate delivery platforms that bridge basic molecular research and clinical application. Studies employing patient-derived models, organoids, high-throughput screening, systems biology, or computational approaches integrated with molecular data are also encouraged. By gathering such interdisciplinary work, this Special Issue aims to provide a state-of-the-art overview of how molecular discoveries can accelerate precision neurology and improve patient outcomes.
Dr. Tiago Santos
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- neurological disorders
- molecular mechanisms
- translational neuroscience
- drug targets
- biomarkers
- neurodegenerative disorders
- neuroinflammatory conditions
- demyelinating conditions
- cerebrovascular conditions
- neurodevelopmental disorders
- mood disorders
- anxiety disorders
- spinal cord injury
- traumatic brain injury
- precision neurology
- therapeutic development
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