Neurobiology and Psychopharmacology of Mood Disorders
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Neurobiology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2025 | Viewed by 10
Special Issue Editor
Interests: mood disorders; sleep disturbance; psychopharmacology; psychological trauma
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue aims to explore the molecular and neurobiological underpinnings of mood disorders and their treatment, with a focus on translational research bridging basic and clinical science. We welcome original research and reviews that investigate the pathophysiology of mood disorders through molecular, genetic, epigenetic, or neurobiological approaches, as well as studies assessing the mechanisms of action of psychopharmacological agents. Submissions may include animal models, in vitro systems, and human studies, provided they include biomolecular or mechanistic components. Purely clinical studies are outside the scope of IJMS, but clinically oriented research with a strong translational or molecular basis is encouraged. This Special Issue provides a platform for advancing our understanding of mood disorders and for identifying novel therapeutic targets, biomarkers, or molecular pathways. Contributions from neuroscience, pharmacology, psychiatry, molecular biology, and related disciplines are highly encouraged.
Prof. Dr. Luca Steardo
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- mood disorders
- psychopharmacology
- neurobiology
- molecular mechanisms
- biomarkers
- translational psychiatry
- neuroinflammation
- signal transduction
- animal models
- epigenetics
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