Molecular Mechanisms of Environmental Stress-Induced Human Diseases
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: 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 2442
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Interests: cancer biology; endocrinology; molecular biology; genetics; cellular biology
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Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue aims to explore the intricate molecular pathways underlying human diseases triggered by environmental stressors. Environmental factors such as pollution, climate change, and lifestyle choices are having an increasingly large impact on human health, contributing to a spectrum of diseases from metabolic disorders to cancer. Understanding the molecular mechanisms behind these diseases is crucial for developing targeted therapies and interventions. Articles published in this Special Issue will delve into the complex interactions between environmental stressors and biological systems at the molecular level, offering insights that pave the way for future advancements in disease prevention and treatment.
Prof. Dr. Silvia Cantara
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- environmental stress
- oxidative stress
- inflammation
- epigenetic modifications
- DNA damage and repair
- cellular signaling pathways
- mitochondrial dysfunction
- autophagy
- air pollution
- heavy metal toxicity
- endocrine disruptors
- climate change and health
- neurodegeneration
- cancer biology
- immune system dysregulation
- gene–environment interactions
- biomarkers of exposure and disease
- systems biology
- translational research
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