Molecular Mechanisms of Neuropsychiatric Disorders
A Special Issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067) belonging to the section "Molecular Neurobiology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2026 | Viewed by 1110
Editors
2. Center for Molecular Medicine and Stem Cell Research, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Svetozar Markovic 69, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia
Interests: cytotoxicity; cytochrome c; cell line; mitochondria; apoptosis; antitumor; antimicrobial
Interests: neuroscience; neurophysiology; behavior; animal experimental models
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Interests: neuroscience; neurophysiology; behavior; animal experimental models
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Neuropsychiatric disorders are increasingly recognized as leading causes of disease burden and remain among the top ten leading causes of burden worldwide, with no evidence of global reduction. The molecular background of those disorders arises from a dynamic interplay of modifiable and non-modifiable factors, with numerous genetic and environmental factors contributing to triggering and developing this pathology. Despite the heterogeneity of diseases and symptoms, some common key pathophysiological mechanisms have been identified as neuroinflammation, apoptosis, oxidative damage, neurotransmitters, and neurotrophin system imbalance. However, there is still limited evidence for their specific relationship with clinical features, from diagnosis to evaluation of therapy efficiency.
We are pleased to invite you to contribute to this Special Issue that aims to provide a multidisciplinary and integrated view of state-of-the-art research on the molecular mechanisms underlying neurological and psychiatric disorders. Both clinical and preclinical research, including a translational approach, are welcome to improve the knowledge in those increasingly leading health burdens, by providing a comprehensive insight into the topic through original research and review articles.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Neurophysiology;
- Neuropharmacology;
- Neurochemistry;
- Neuroimmunology;
- Neurogenetics;
- Neurological disorders;
- Psychiatric disorders.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Prof. Dr. Marina Mitrovic
Prof. Dr. Gvozden Rosic
Prof. Dr. Dragica Selakovic
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- neurological disorders
- psychiatric disorders
- pathophysiological mechanisms
- apoptosis
- oxidative stress
- inflammation
- neurotransmitters
- neurotrophins
- pharmacotherapy
- transcranial stimulation
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