Insights in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Neuroimmunology: 3rd Edition
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 July 2026 | Viewed by 849
Special Issue Editor
Interests: neurology; neuroscience; multiple sclerosis; RNA-binding proteins; neurodegeneration
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue is a continuation of our previous Special Issue, “Insights in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Neuroimmunology: 2nd Edition”.
Neurodegeneration, defined as damage to neurons, oligodendrocytes, and axons, is now acknowledged to be the primary driver of disability in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients. Therefore, research into the mechanisms of neurodegeneration in MS has expanded over the past several years. Furthermore, with the development and implementation of more precise technologies, including sequencing and advanced imaging, we can more confidently define processes that cause damage to neurons, oligodendrocytes, and axons in MS.
For this Special Issue, “Insights in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Neuroimmunology”, we accept papers that explore the mechanisms of neurodegeneration, including those with an immunological mediator (i.e., macrophages, T-cells, B-cells, astrocytes, etc.). Reviews should highlight the most recent findings with regard to this topic and emphasize novel approaches that are helping advance this area of research. Original articles should demonstrate potential mechanisms of neurodegeneration—including damage to neurons, oligodendrocytes, and axons—in any MS models, including in vitro, in vivo, and in situ systems, with particular emphasis on immunological mediators. Original articles may also include potential therapies to combat neurodegeneration in MS.
This Special Issue is supervised by Prof. Dr. Michael C. Levin and assisted by Dr. Catherine Hutchinson. We warmly welcome the submission of short communications, original research articles, and review articles.
Prof. Dr. Michael C. Levin
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- neurodegeneration
- neuroimmunology
- macrophage
- T-cell
- B-cell
- antibody
- neurons
- oligodendrocytes
- axon
- axonal damage
- cell death
- multiple sclerosis
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