Molecular Perspective in Autoimmune 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: 20 October 2025 | Viewed by 751
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Interests: systemic lupus erythematosus; autoimmune disease; autoinflammatory disease; Castleman’s disease; vasculitis; IgG4RD
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
In recent years, research into autoimmune and autoinflammatory diseases has increasingly focused on uncovering the molecular mechanisms that drive these complex diseases. Despite significant progress, many of the genetic and molecular factors involved remain elusive. This Special Issue, titled “Molecular Perspective in Autoimmune Diseases”, will highlight cutting-edge research that advances our understanding of the molecular bases of autoimmune diseases.
We invite submissions that explore a range of topics, including the following:
- Genetic variation: Detailed studies of SNPs, CNVs, and mutations associated with autoimmune and autoinflammatory diseases;
- Interferon pathway in several diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosus, systemic sclerosis, Sjögren syndrome, and other inflammatory diseases;
- Functional Mechanisms: Investigating the molecular pathways and mechanisms involved in autoimmune pathogenesis;
- Role of cytokines and their link with more uncommon systemic and hyperinflammatory states like hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis, idiopathic multicentric Castleman’s disease, catastrophic antiphospholipid syndrome, etc.;
- Novel developments in inflammatory diseases and other human inborn errors of immunity.
Both original research articles and reviews are welcome if they provide a comprehensive perspective on these molecular findings and their implications for advancing the diagnosis and treatment of autoimmune diseases.
We look forward to receiving your valuable submissions.
Dr. Andrés González-García
Dr. Montserrat Fernández-Guarino
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- interferon
- cytokines
- lupus nephritis
- lupus
- type I interferon
- vasculitis
- IgG4-related disease
- B cell
- NETs
- IL-6
- biomarkers
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