Cardiovascular Diseases: Molecular Mechanisms and Potential Therapy (2nd Edition)
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: 25 January 2026 | Viewed by 614
Special Issue Editor
2. New Drug Incubator, Italfarmaco SpA, Milan, Italy
Interests: cardiovascular diseases; biomarker discovery; biochemistry; brugada syndrome; Ischemia and reperfusion injury; sphingolipids
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are a leading cause of death and disability worldwide. They are a group of conditions that affect the heart and blood vessels, including coronary artery disease, heart failure, and stroke. The pathogenic mechanism of CVDs is complex and multifactorial, involving a combination of genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors.
Studying the pathogenic mechanism of CVDs is crucial for developing effective prevention and treatment strategies. Understanding the underlying causes of CVDs can lead to the identification of new therapeutic targets and the development of novel drugs. Additionally, knowledge of the pathogenic mechanism can inform the development of targeted prevention and early detection programs, which can reduce the burden of CVDs on individuals and society.
Research on the pathogenic mechanism of CVDs has made significant progress in recent years, with the identification of novel risk factors and the discovery of new genetic and molecular mechanisms. However, much remains to be understood, and ongoing research is needed to further our understanding of the underlying causes of CVDs.
This Special Issue will gather articles on the research advancement in CVDs in terms of pathogenic mechanism, genetic association, and novel therapeutical approach.
Dr. Andrea Ghiroldi
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- cardiovascular diseases
- pathogenic mechanisms
- genetics
- cardiomyopathy
- myocardial infarction
- cardiac fibrosis
- pharmacogenomics
- drug discovery
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