Advances in Lung Research: From Mechanisms to Therapeutic Innovation
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: 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 35
Special Issue Editors
2. Laboratory of Pulmonary Investigation, Carlos Chagas Filho Institute of Biophysics, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 21941-902, RJ, Brazil
Interests: acute lung injury; lung inflammation; pathophysiology; molecular biology; cell therapy; mesenchymal stromal cells; extracellular vesicles; animal models; 3D models
Interests: interstitial lung diseases; asthma; COPD; lung cancer; mesenchymal stromal cells; extracellular vesicles; mitotherapy
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Remarkable advances in pulmonary science have expanded our understanding of the complex biological processes that regulate lung function and disease. From fundamental insights to molecular signalling, and from cell–cell communication to the development of novel therapeutic approaches, lung research now incorporates basic discovery, translational investigation, and personalized medicine.
For this Special Issue, “Advances in Lung Research: From Mechanisms to Therapeutic Innovation”, we invite original research articles and comprehensive reviews addressing the cellular and molecular pathways underlying lung injury, repair, and regeneration. We particularly welcome studies exploring pharmacological interventions, biologics, and stem cell-based therapies, as well as innovative experimental platforms such as precision-cut lung slices, organoid models, and lung-on-a-chip models to advance our mechanistic and translational understanding.
Submissions that specifically address mechanisms of injury and therapeutic strategies, from the molecular pathways underlying lung damage to innovative and personalized interventions, are strongly encouraged, as these themes can effectively bridge mechanistic understanding and clinical application. By integrating contributions from across basic, translational, and clinical researchers, this Special Issue will highlight the emerging concepts and technologies that are shaping the future of pulmonary medicine and driving the development of more effective, individualized treatments for lung diseases.
Prof. Dr. Johnatas D Silva
Dr. Fernanda Ferreira Cruz
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- lung disease
- molecular mechanisms
- lung injury and repair
- regeneration
- biomarkers
- therapeutic innovation
- translational research
- personalized medicine
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