Osteoarthritis: From Pathophysiology to Novel Therapy
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 May 2026 | Viewed by 4563
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
In the context of an ageing world population, certain pathologies that are exacerbated in this process of ageing, such as osteoarthritis (OA), will become more prevalent in the coming years. Moreover, OA is one of the main causes of chronic pain and physical disability in the elderly. It is therefore of great relevance to gain a deep understanding on the pathophysiology of this disease, and also to identify potential prognostic and diagnostic tools along with novel promising therapeutic targets for OA.
This Special Issue will focus on the factors and molecular mechanisms that may be involved in the origin and progression of OA, as well as in the identification of novel therapeutic approaches. We welcome the submission of original articles, both basic and translational research papers, as well as review papers.
Dr. Paloma Guillem-Llobat
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- osteoarthritis
- therapeutic targets
- molecular mechanisms
- biomarkers
- bone degenerative disease
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