Decoding Cardiovascular Disease: From Molecular Mechanisms to Clinically Translational Innovations
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: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 26
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, highlighting the urgent need for a deeper understanding of its molecular underpinnings and the development of innovative therapeutic strategies. Recent advances in molecular cardiology have elucidated key mechanisms involved in CVD pathogenesis, including genetic and epigenetic regulation, oxidative stress, inflammation, metabolic dysregulation, biomarker discovery, and tissue remodeling. These insights provide a foundation for earlier diagnosis, improved risk stratification, and more precise, targeted interventions.
This Special Issue of IJMS, titled “Decoding Cardiovascular Disease: From Molecular Mechanisms to Clinically Translational Innovations”, aims to bridge the gap between basic science and clinical application. We invite original research articles and reviews that explore translational pathways from bench to bedside, including studies employing preclinical models, omics-based approaches, and systems biology. Submissions from diverse disciplines such as molecular cardiology, pharmacology, and regenerative medicine are welcome. Scientists and physicians engaged in translational or clinical cardiovascular research are particularly encouraged to contribute work that links molecular mechanisms to patient care, diagnostics, or therapeutic development. Through this interdisciplinary platform, we aim to foster collaboration and accelerate progress toward impactful innovations in cardiovascular medicine.
Dr. Lisa Kitasato
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- cardiovascular disease
- molecular mechanisms
- translational research
- biomarkers
- cardiac remodeling
- oxidative stress
- inflammation
- precision medicine
- systems biology
- regenerative cardiology
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