Latest Molecular Research on Muscle Atrophy
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 January 2026 | Viewed by 6
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Interests: pharmacology; molecular biology
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to announce a Special Issue titled “Latest Molecular Research on Muscle Atrophy”, which will highlight the latest molecular insights into the mechanisms, regulation, and therapeutic targets of muscle atrophy across various physiological and pathological conditions.
Muscle atrophy, characterized by the loss of muscle mass and strength, occurs in various physiological and pathological conditions such as aging (sarcopenia), immobilization, cancer cachexia, chronic diseases, neurodegenerative disorders, and the chronic use of drugs. Despite growing research attention, many aspects of its molecular regulation remain unclear. This Special Issue will gather cutting-edge research focusing on signaling pathways, gene expression, protein degradation systems (e.g., ubiquitin-proteasome, autophagy), mitochondrial dysfunction, inflammation, and oxidative stress in relation to muscle degradation. Studies involving innovative therapeutic strategies, biomarkers for early diagnosis, and experimental models (in vitro and in vivo) are especially welcome. This Special Issue will provide a comprehensive understanding of muscle atrophy from a molecular perspective and foster the development of new strategies for diagnosis, prevention, and treatment. All submissions will undergo rigorous peer review. We invite you to join us in advancing the field of muscle atrophy research.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Elena Bresciani
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- muscle atrophy
- molecular mechanisms
- protein degradation
- inflammation
- oxidative stress
- sarcopenia
- cachexia
- autophagy
- therapeutics
- biomarkers
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