Kidney Diseases: Molecular Research and 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: 30 November 2025 | Viewed by 26
Special Issue Editor
Interests: immunology; inflammation; microbiota; cell metabolism; transplantation; DNA repair
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Dear Colleagues,
Kidney diseases remain a major global health challenge, often progressing to chronic kidney failure with limited treatment options. This Special Issue aims to advance our understanding of the molecular mechanisms underlying kidney pathologies and to highlight innovative therapeutic strategies. We warmly welcome submissions exploring key topics such as immunology and inflammation, the role of microbiota in kidney health and disease, cellular metabolism, DNA repair mechanisms, and the fundamental pathways involved in kidney disorders. We also encourage studies focused on investigating new etiologies of kidney disease, including modern-era drivers of renal pathology, as well as studies on drug development, the discovery of new therapeutic targets, and innovative treatment approaches. We invite cutting-edge research using zebrafish models, which have become invaluable tools for understanding kidney disease mechanisms and advancing the development of novel therapies. By integrating these diverse yet interconnected fields, this collection aims to foster translational insights and develop novel interventions that can enhance patient outcomes. We welcome original research articles and comprehensive reviews that push the boundaries of knowledge in kidney disease biology and therapy development.
Dr. Pablo Shimaoka Chagas (pablochagas@usp.br), Dr. Mariana Abrantes do Amaral (mariana.abrantes.amaral@alumni.usp.br), and Dr. Magaiver Andrade Silva (magaiverandrade@gmail.com) are serving as research assistants and will assist Prof. Dr. Niels Olsen Saraiva Câmara in managing this Special Issue together.
Prof. Dr. Niels Olsen Saraiva Camara
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- kidney disease
- immunology and inflammation
- zebrafish models
- therapeutic targets
- modern-era drivers of renal pathology
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