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Molecular Advances in Striated Muscle Physiology

A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Endocrinology and Metabolism".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2026 | Viewed by 3

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Laboratory of Muscle Stem Cells and Gene Regulation, National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA
Interests: muscle regeneration; skeletal muscle; myogenesis; muscle development; muscle stem cell; muscle injury
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Dear Colleagues,

Striated muscle, including both skeletal and cardiac muscle, is essential to movement, organ function, and systemic homeostasis. Over the past decade, groundbreaking discoveries have significantly expanded our knowledge of the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying muscle physiology, metabolism, aging, and associated diseases. This special issue seeks to highlight recent advances in the field, offering insights into the complex regulatory networks that govern muscle function in health and disease. We aim to provide a comprehensive platform for cutting-edge research and in-depth reviews that encompass mitochondrial dynamics and regulation of muscle bioenergetics; myopathies including myositis, dystrophies, atrophy, hypotrophy; muscle aging and regenerative decline; mechanotransduction pathways and their role in muscle adaptation; genetic and epigenetic regulation of muscle development. We especially welcome studies utilizing advanced methodologies such as multi-omics integration, single-cell analysis, and high-resolution imaging technologies. Contributions may include original research, comprehensive reviews, or emerging perspectives that pave the way for novel therapeutic strategies and translational applications.

Dr. Xuesong Feng
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • striated muscle
  • physiology
  • myopathies
  • mitochondria
  • mechanotransduction
  • epigenetics regulation
  • muscle aging
  • muscle regeneration

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