Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Molecular Advances in Pathogenesis and Therapies, 2nd Edition
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: 30 April 2026
Special Issue Editor
2. Department of Gastroenterology with IBD Unit, Clinical Hospital No. 2, 35-301 Rzeszów, Poland
Interests: crohns disease; uIcerative colitis; GI endoscopy; GI immunology; gastrointestinal diseases
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Inflammatory bowel diseases, including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, are chronic conditions characterized by alternating periods of activity and remission. Despite significant progress in understanding the etiology of IBD, it remains not fully elucidated. Nevertheless, numerous studies indicate that genetic, environmental, and immunological factors play key roles in the occurrence of these conditions. A deeper understanding of the molecular and immunological mechanisms involved in their pathogenesis may contribute to improved therapeutic strategies.
The purpose of this Special Issue is to deepen knowledge and gather information on the molecular and pathophysiological mechanisms of inflammatory bowel disease, as well as to present the current state of the field and its future prospects.
To ensure diversity in approaches and perspectives, we welcome various types of submissions, including original research articles, systematic reviews, and communication.
This Special Issue is supervised by Prof. Dr. Rafał Filip and assisted by the Guest Editor’s Assistant Editors, Dr. Sara Jarmakiewicz-Czaja (sjczaja@ur.edu.pl), and Dr. Aneta Sokal-Dembowska (asokal@ur.edu.pl), Institute of Health Sciences, Medical College of Rzeszów University, Rzeszów, Poland.
Prof. Dr. Rafał Filip
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- Crohn’s disease
- inflammatory bowel disease
- immunologic and molecular mechanisms
- therapies in IBD
- ulcerative colitis
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