Molecular Research on Stroke
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Neurobiology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2025 | Viewed by 28
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue aims to highlight recent advances in molecular research on stroke, with a particular emphasis on neuroinflammation and the role of microglia. Stroke triggers a complex cascade of molecular and cellular events, including ischemic injury, oxidative stress, and immune responses. Among these, microglia—the resident immune cells of the central nervous system—play a central role in orchestrating both protective and detrimental processes depending on the spatiotemporal context. We invite original research articles and reviews that explore molecular mechanisms underlying stroke pathophysiology, including microglial activation, phenotypic transitions, cytokine signaling, and interactions with other neural and vascular components. This Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive platform for scientists and clinicians working to understand the cellular and molecular basis of stroke and to identify novel therapeutic targets.
Prof. Dr. Hee-Jung Song
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- stroke
- microglia
- neuroinflammation
- molecular mechanisms
- ischemic injury
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