Molecular Mechanisms and Pathophysiology of Peripheral Neuropathies and Neuromuscular Disorders
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Neurobiology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 17
Special Issue Editor
Interests: peripheral neuropathy; small fiber neuropathy; neuropathic pain; nociplastic pain; skin biopsy; autonomic function testing; quantitative sensory testing; somatosensory system physiopathology
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Recent advances in molecular biology and omics sciences are revolutionizing our understanding of neuromuscular disorders and peripheral neuropathies. These tools are allowing us to unravel complex disease mechanisms, improving our ability to diagnose and monitor these conditions, and opening new avenues for targeted and personalized therapies.
This Special Issue aims to gather high-quality original research and comprehensive reviews that explore the molecular and pathophysiological underpinnings of a wide range of conditions. These include common and rare disorders such as diabetic, autoimmune, and hereditary neuropathies, small fiber neuropathies, peripheral neuropathic pain, myasthenia gravis and other myasthenic syndromes.
We welcome contributions that investigate novel diagnostic, prognostic, and therapeutic targets using innovative approaches and technologies. Studies focusing on next-generation biomarkers, pathogenic pathways, and personalized medicine strategies with the potential to refine therapeutic interventions are especially encouraged.
By collecting cutting-edge research, this Special Issue aims to promote a deeper understanding of neuromuscular diseases and foster the development of precision medicine approaches.
We look forward to your valuable contributions.
Dr. Eleonora Galosi
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- peripheral neuropathies
- neuromuscular disorders
- small fiber neuropathy
- neuropathic pain
- nerve regeneration
- molecular pathways
- next-generation sequencing
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