Interstitial Lung Diseases: From Molecular Pathology to New Treatments
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 20
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Interests: idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis; elemental analysis; allergy; CREB phosphorylation; environmental health; interstitial lung diseases; silica; antifibrotic drug
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Dear Colleagues,
Interstitial lung diseases (ILDs) comprise a diverse group of pulmonary disorders characterized by varying degrees of inflammation and fibrosis of the lung interstitium. Over the past decade, significant advances have been made in understanding the molecular and cellular mechanisms that underlie ILD pathogenesis. These developments have not only deepened our insight into disease heterogeneity but have also opened new avenues for targeted therapies.
This Special Issue, titled “Interstitial Lung Diseases: From Molecular Pathology to New Treatments”, brings together cutting-edge research and expert reviews focusing on the pathobiology, diagnosis, and treatment of ILDs. Topics include the role of genetic susceptibility, aberrant epithelial–mesenchymal signaling, immune dysregulation, and novel biomarkers for disease activity and progression. In parallel, we highlight progress in therapeutic strategies ranging from antifibrotic agents and immunomodulators to emerging approaches such as cell-based therapies and precision medicine.
Our goal is to provide readers with a comprehensive overview of the current landscape of ILD research, while also identifying critical knowledge gaps and future directions. By bridging molecular pathology with clinical innovation, this Special issue aims to support the ongoing effort to improve outcomes for patients facing these challenging and often life-limiting diseases.
We welcome preliminary studies, original research papers, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses.
We thank all contributing authors for their outstanding work and invite readers to explore this collection to gain new insights into the evolving field of interstitial lung diseases.
Dr. Yasuhiko Koga
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- interstitial lung diseases (ILDs)
- therapeutic strategies
- molecular pathology
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