Non-Coding RNAs, Alarmins, Protein Dynamics, and Therapeutic Targets in Disease
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: 31 March 2026 | Viewed by 13
Special Issue Editor
2. Institute of Translational Pharmacology (IFT), National Research Council of Italy (CNR), 00185 Rome, Italy
Interests: microRNAs; oxidative stress; cardiovascular diseases; Duchenne muscular distrophy; aging
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Dear Colleagues,
Non-coding RNAs, alarmins, and protein dynamics are increasingly recognized as key regulators of disease onset and progression. Non-coding RNAs modulate gene expression and protein activity, while alarmins act as endogenous danger signals that trigger inflammation and immune responses. At the same time, protein dynamics, including conformational changes and post-translational modification, modulate signalling pathways and cellular outcomes. Understanding how these elements interact provides novel insights into pathophysiology and uncovers innovative opportunities for therapeutic intervention.
This Special Issue invites original research articles and reviews that focus on the mechanistic roles of non-coding RNAs, alarmins, and protein dynamics across inflammatory, cancer, cardiovascular, and neurodegenerative diseases, with an emphasis on translational potential and the identification of new therapeutic targets.
Dr. Alessandra Magenta
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- non-coding RNAs
- alarmins
- protein dynamics
- therapeutic intervention
- inflammatory
- cancer
- cardiovascular diseases
- neurodegenerative diseases
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