Antimicrobial Peptides in Reproductive Health and Disease
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: 20 December 2025 | Viewed by 1689
Special Issue Editor
Interests: preterm birth; cervical insufficiency; intrauterine inflammation; diabetes mellitus in pregnancy; obesity in pregnancy; drug transporter
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are small, naturally occurring molecules that play a crucial role in the innate immune defense by exhibiting broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity and modulating host immune responses. In recent years, their significance in reproductive health has gained increasing attention, as they are essential for maintaining the integrity of the reproductive tract, preventing infections, and contributing to healthy pregnancy outcomes.
This Special Issue, “Antimicrobial Peptides in Reproductive Health and Disease,” aims to highlight recent advances in our understanding of the functions, mechanisms, and therapeutic potential of AMPs in various aspects of reproductive health and disease. We welcome original research articles, reviews, and perspectives that address, but are not limited to, the following topics:
- The expression and regulation of AMPs in the reproductive tract;
- The role of AMPs in protecting against sexually transmitted infections;
- The dysregulation of AMPs and its association with reproductive disorders such as infertility, preterm birth, bacterial vaginosis, and endometritis;
- The development of AMP-based diagnostics and therapeutics targeting reproductive tract infections and inflammatory conditions;
- Novel models and technologies for studying AMP functions in reproductive tissues.
We believe that this Special Issue will provide a comprehensive overview of the emerging roles of AMPs in reproductive health and disease and foster the development of innovative strategies for prevention and treatment.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Ga-Hyun Son
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- antimicrobial peptides
- preterm birth
- molecular mechanisms
- microbiome
- immune system
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