Oral and Esophageal Disorders: Molecular Induction/Promotion, Treatment, and Prevention
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 August 2026 | Viewed by 17
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Interests: traditional medicine; lifestyle-related diseases; advanced glycation end-products
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Dear Colleagues,
Oral and esophageal disorders can be caused by various factors. Traumatic stimulation, such as physical stimulation (e.g., a burn), can cause traumatic stomatitis and esophagitis. They are characterized by ulcers, insomnia, psychological stress, and other factors, such as the excessive intake of saccharides and lipids and exposure to nicotine in tobacco. However, the mechanisms remain unclear. Viruses and bacteria can cause oral and esophageal disorders, such as herpetic and candidal stomatitis. In particular, oral and esophageal disorders, which are able to be induced by the intake of saccharides and lipids, exposure to nicotine, and the lack of vitamins B1, B2, B6, and B12, are classified as lifestyle-related diseases (LSRDs). In contrast, the side effects of chemotherapy and radiation for cancer can induce oral and esophageal disorders; however, these cases are not classified as LSRDs. Recently, we have predicted that advanced glycation end-products (AGEs) can also induce both disorders, though the mechanisms of intra-/extracellular AGEs that induce and promote disorders have not been enough revealed. The investigation of the molecular mechanisms of oral disorders is very important for the promotion of quality of life. Since each molecular mechanism in oral and esophageal disorders will be revealed, the suitable modern European and traditional medicines and other materials in the vegetables and fruits will be able to be selected.
Dr. Takanobu Takata
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- oral disorders
- esophageal disorders
- stomatitis
- esophagitis
- lifestyle-related diseases
- advanced glycation-end products
- modern European medicines
- traditional medicines
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