Emerging Environmental Exposures and Molecular Disruption Mechanisms in Human Health
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Toxicology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025
Special Issue Editor
Interests: biomarkers; toxicology; pesticides; occupational exposure; environmental exposure
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue focuses on the molecular and cellular effects of emerging environmental exposures—such as microplastics, persistent organic pollutants, nanomaterials, and pharmaceutical residues—on human health. It invites original research and review articles that examine how these agents disrupt key biological processes, including signaling pathways, epigenetic regulation, inflammation, and oxidative stress. Studies employing innovative methodologies to assess the human exposome, identify biomarkers of exposure or effect, and model toxicological risks are especially valued. By integrating molecular biology, toxicology, and environmental health sciences, this Special Issue aims to deepen our understanding of the pathological mechanisms associated with these contaminants and their long-term health consequences. Submissions that combine experimental data with computational modeling or biomonitoring approaches are particularly encouraged in order to contribute to the development of preventive strategies and to improve the assessment of the impact of these emerging contaminants on public health.
Prof. Dr. David Lozano-Paniagua
Guest Editor
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- environmental exposure
- epigenetic
- exposome
- molecular biomarkers
- molecular toxicology
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