Molecular Insights into Cerebrovascular Diseases
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: 31 March 2026 | Viewed by 9
Special Issue Editor
Interests: transcranial magnetic stimulation; noninvasive brain stimulation; neuroplasticity; metaplasticity; motor cortex; stroke; vascular dementia; vascular cognitive impairment; vascular depression
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Dear Colleagues,
Cerebrovascular diseases represent a major global health burden as leading causes of mortality and long-term disability. Despite significant advances in clinical interventions, the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying disease initiation and progression remain incompletely understood. Recent progress in genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics, and advanced imaging technologies has enabled unprecedented opportunities to explore the complex interplay of vascular biology, genetic predisposition, neuroinflammation, and environmental risk factors. A deeper molecular-level understanding is essential to identify novel biomarkers, unravel therapeutic targets, and promote the development of precision medicine strategies in the field of cerebrovascular research.
This Special Issue aims to bring together high-quality original research and reviews that provide mechanistic, translational, and therapeutic insights into cerebrovascular diseases. Manuscripts addressing the following areas are particularly welcome:
- Molecular and cellular mechanisms of cerebrovascular pathophysiology (e.g., oxidative stress, endothelial dysfunction, neuroinflammation, mitochondrial impairment, epigenetic regulation).
- Novel biomarkers for diagnosis, prognosis, and therapeutic response prediction.
- Innovative therapeutic approaches targeting molecular pathways, including small molecules, biologics, RNA-based therapeutics, and nanotechnology.
- Omics-based approaches (genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics) for disease characterization and precision medicine applications.
- Translational perspectives: bridging molecular insights with clinical practice to improve patient outcomes.
Dr. Mariagiovanna Cantone
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- cerebrovascular diseases
- stroke
- vascular dementia
- molecular mechanisms
- biomarkers
- omics
- therapeutic targets
- translational medicine
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