Immunity and Autoimmunity in Cardiovascular and Respiratory Diseases
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Immunology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2025 | Viewed by 21
Special Issue Editor
Interests: cardiovascular diseases; respiratory diseases; autoimmune diseases; T cell; B cell; lipid mediators; autoantibodies; DNA damage; mucin
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue, titled “Immunity and Autoimmunity in Cardiovascular and Respiratory Diseases”, aims to bring together advanced research and comprehensive reviews that explore the critical roles of immune mechanisms involved in cardiovascular and respiratory diseases. A growing body of evidence underscores the intricate interplay between immune responses and pathophysiological mechanisms in conditions such as atherosclerosis, myocarditis, pulmonary fibrosis, asthma, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
We invite the scientific research community to focus on addressing both the protective and pathological aspects of immunity that influence tissue homeostasis, inflammation, and remodeling in the heart, lungs, or the vascular system. This Special Issue highlights emerging insights into autoimmune mechanisms that may trigger different diseases through different mechanisms, such as autoantibody generation, T cell dysregulation, and aberrant cellular signaling.
Submissions may cover, but are not limited to, the following topics:
- Immune cell roles and mechanisms of signaling in cardiovascular or pulmonary pathogenesis;
- Effects of autoimmune diseases on the heart or lungs;
- Chronic inflammation, dysregulation of immunity, and inflammatory resolution in disease progression;
- Therapeutic strategies targeting inflammatory diseases;
- Biomarkers in clinical or preclinical studies.
By fostering interdisciplinary dialogue across immunology, cardiology, pulmonology, and translational medicine, this Special Issue aims to advance our understanding of how immunity and autoimmunity influence disease outcomes. Ultimately, we hope to inspire new therapeutic approaches to prevent and treat cardiovascular and respiratory conditions.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Mizanur Rahman
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- cardiovascular diseases
- respiratory diseases
- autoimmune diseases
- T cell
- B cell
- lipid mediators
- autoantibodies
- genetic variants
- mucin
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