Cardiovascular Research: From Molecular Mechanisms to Novel Therapies
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 February 2026 | Viewed by 684
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Advances in molecular medicine have represented a driving force in the development of innovative therapies for cardiovascular diseases. This Special Issue will explore cutting-edge research in cardiac and vascular biology, focusing on both fundamental molecular mechanisms and novel therapeutic strategies.
We welcome original research and review articles covering a broad spectrum of topics related to cardiovascular pathology and diseases, including, but not limited to, the following:
- Molecular and cellular mechanisms behind cardiovascular diseases;
- Molecular diagnostics and biomarkers;
- Mechanistic insights from bench models, organoids, and in vivo studies;
- Gene therapy and regenerative medicine;
- Innovative pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapies;
- Translational studies, preclinical models, and clinical trials.
This Special Issue will provide a broad update on new discoveries and advances in therapies, supporting the transition of molecular research into clinical practice.
We invite contributions from researchers and clinician–scientists working across molecular biology, cardiovascular medicine, bioengineering, and pharmacology.
Dr. Piotr Musiałek
Dr. Monika M. Gladká
Dr. Lukasz Tekieli
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- cardiovascular diseases
- cardiovascular repair and regeneration
- molecular cardiology
- gene and stem cell therapy
- drug and gene delivery
- advanced imaging
- biomarkers
- tissue engineering
- thrombosis and clotting abnormalities
- animal models of human disease
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