Oxygen Variations, 3rd Edition
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: 20 March 2026 | Viewed by 155
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Interests: environmental physiology; hyperbaric oxygen treatment; hyperoxia; oxidative stress; diving physiology; hypoxia
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Interests: integrative physiology; oxygen; challenging environments; hyperbaric; hypobaric; hyperoxia; hypoxia; normobaric oxygen paradox
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Interests: oxidative stress; redox state; inflammation; hypoxia; hyperoxia; extreme environments; normo-hypo-hyperbaric
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
For more than a century, the study of human physiology has largely focused on achieving steady states. This emphasis was understandable, as researchers sought reassurance about the validity of measurements and the stability of assessments being performed. In addition, earlier measurement systems were often slow and unstable, requiring lengthy calibration or “warm-up” periods to stabilize readings.
In recent years, however, this has changed. Modern systems are now fast and stable enough to ensure accurate measurements within very short timeframes. This advancement opens the door to new approaches and scientific paradigms, shifting the focus of current and future research toward changes and unsteady states.
With this Special Issue of the International Journal of Molecular Sciences (Biochemistry & Molecular Biology section), we aim to highlight research on oxygen changes, or deltas. We strongly believe that even rapid or minute oxygen variations can act as powerful triggers of adaptive cellular mechanisms. Every change in PO2—whether positive or negative—is of interest. Rather than limiting the discussion to hypoxia or hyperoxia, we encourage studies that investigate deltas and variations across all ranges, including hypoxic, hyperoxic, hypobaric, and hyperbaric conditions.
We welcome original contributions that explore these topics.
Dr. Gerardo Bosco
Prof. Dr. Costantino Balestra
Prof. Dr. Simona Mrakic-Sposta
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- hypoxia
- hyperoxia
- normoxia
- biochemichal response
- integrative approach
- normo-hypo-hyperbaric
- molecular research
- gene expression
- adaptive reactions
- extreme environments
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