Molecular Mechanisms of Myocardial Injury and Ventricular Dysfunction: Pathways and Therapeutic Targets
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 December 2025 | Viewed by 74
Special Issue Editor
Interests: myocardial infarction; adverse remodeling; heart failure; cardiotoxicity; cardiac dysfunction; ventricular remodeling; cardioprotection; ischemic heart disease; cardiomyopathy; cardiac regeneration
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue aims to gather the latest research focusing on the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying myocardial injury and ventricular dysfunction. The objectives include:
To elucidate key signaling pathways involved in cardiac injury and remodeling, such as oxidative stress, inflammation, apoptosis, and fibrosis; To explore novel molecular targets and biomarkers for early diagnosis and prognosis of ventricular dysfunction; To highlight advances in pharmacological and genetic interventions that mitigate myocardial damage and improve cardiac function; To foster interdisciplinary approaches integrating molecular biology, pharmacology, and clinical insights to better understand cardiac pathophysiology.
We welcome original research articles, comprehensive reviews, and translational studies that deepen understanding of myocardial injury at the molecular level and its impact on ventricular function. Contributions investigating new therapeutic strategies, including drug development, gene therapy, and molecular modulators, are especially encouraged.
Dr. Antonio Lax
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- myocardial injury
- ventricular dysfunction
- drug development
- gene therapy
- molecular modulators
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