Molecular Mechanisms, Epigenetics and Therapeutics in Liver Cirrhosis
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 April 2026 | Viewed by 216
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The Special Issue “Molecular Mechanisms, Epigenetics and Therapeutics in Liver Cirrhosis”—published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences—aims to deepen understanding of the molecular processes and epigenetic regulation that prime liver cirrhosis. It invites contributions that explore the pathogenesis of cirrhosis, including epigenetic alterations, oxidative stress, inflammation, fibrosis, portal hypertension, hepatocellular carcinoma, and therapeutics developed to address these matters. The issue emphasizes basic and translational research that bridges epigenetic insights with potential clinical applications, particularly in molecular mechanisms and therapeutic options. Topics of interest include liver cirrhosis of any cause, hepatocellular carcinoma, viral hepatitis, cholestasis, sarcopenia, MALFD, ALD, and hepatic nutrition. By integrating molecular mechanisms and epigenetics in therapeutic innovation, this issue looks forward to including approaches and improving outcomes for patients with chronic liver disease of any etiology.
Dr. Ana Soledad Sandoval-Rodríguez
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- liver cirrhosis
- molecular pathogenesis
- fibrosis and inflammation
- epigenetics
- hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC)
- viral hepatitis
- molecular mechanism
- hepatic nutrition
- therapeutic targets
- translational hepatology
- MASLD
- ALD
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