Bone and Cartilage Injury and Repair: Molecular Aspects
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Biology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2025 | Viewed by 97
Special Issue Editor
Interests: tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, cell therapy, bioprinting, stem cells
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Bone and cartilage injuries pose a clinical and research challenge due to their limited regenerative capacity and the complexity of their molecular repair mechanisms. Understanding the biomolecular processes involved in tissue damage, inflammation, and regeneration is essential for developing effective therapies.
This Special Issue of the International Journal of Molecular Sciences will gather research on the molecular aspects of bone and cartilage injury and regeneration. We welcome original research and review articles on molecular signaling pathways, gene expression, epigenetic regulation, stem cell-based therapies, biomaterials, immune modulation, oxidative stress, and novel therapeutic strategies. Studies exploring the interplay between inflammation, mechanobiology, and molecular responses, as well as translational approaches bridging basic research with clinical applications, are also encouraged.
By advancing knowledge in bone and cartilage biology, this Special Issue aims to foster innovative therapeutic strategies in regenerative medicine.
Dr. Silvia María Díaz-Prado
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- bone and cartilage repair
- regenerative medicine
- inflammation and immune response
- stem cell therapy
- extracellular matrix remodeling
- biomaterials
- drug delivery systems
- therapeutic targets
- biomarkers
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