Biochemical Perspectives on Diabetes
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Biochemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 October 2026 | Viewed by 422
Editor
Interests: type 2 diabetes; cardiometabolic risk; metabolic biomarkers; insulin resistance; obesity; MASLD/NAFLD; diabetic complications; real-world clinical research
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue will provide an updated biochemical perspective on diabetes, spanning from molecular mechanisms to clinically relevant biomarkers and therapeutic implications. We welcome original research, reviews, and translational contributions exploring glucose metabolism, insulin resistance, beta-cell dysfunction, inflammation, oxidative stress, lipid abnormalities, and the biochemical basis of diabetes-related complications. A particular emphasis will be placed on studies addressing cardiovascular, renal, and hepatic involvement, as well as novel laboratory markers that may improve risk stratification, early diagnosis, and personalized treatment. Contributions focused on emerging pathways, metabolic phenotyping, obesity-related mechanisms, and innovative therapeutic targets are also encouraged. By integrating basic, translational, and clinical evidence, this Special Issue will offer a comprehensive overview of the biochemical complexity of diabetes and stimulate multidisciplinary discussions on how biochemical insights can support better prevention, monitoring, and management of the disease.
Dr. Antonio Maria Labate
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- diabetes
- biochemistry
- biomarkers
- insulin resistance
- cardiometabolic risk
- inflammation
- oxidative stress
- diabetic complications
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