Hormone Metabolism and Signaling in Human Health and Disease
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Endocrinology and Metabolism".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 January 2026 | Viewed by 1030
Special Issue Editor
2. School of Medicine, Tzu-Chi University, Hualien 970, Taiwan
Interests: high-risk pregnancy; maternal-fetal medicine; minimally invasive gynecology; public health
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Hormone metabolism and its associated signaling pathways are essential to humans in maintaining basic functions and in response to external environmental changes. Disruptions in or disorders of internal hormone metabolism can cause systemic or specialized diseases. Furthermore, xenohormones or environmental hormones (endocrine-disrupting chemicals) can block and disrupt the natural function of hormones and the functionality of the endocrine system in the human body. On the other hand, some diseases or dysfunctions can be treated with hormonal therapy. The related pathophysiology and molecular and cellular biology of hormone actions in the human body have been important issues in human health and remain to be explored.
This Special Issue plans to give an overview of the most recent advances in the underlying pathophysiology and molecular and cellular mechanisms of hormone metabolism, as well as related diseases and their medications. It solicits any original contributions and reviews that explore the nature of hormone metabolism and associated signaling pathways, along with their health impacts on humans in different countries and communities. Studies discussing the health issues mentioned above are suitable for consideration in this Special Issue. We especially welcome advances in or any cutting-edge research on hormone metabolism and its associated signaling pathways that affect healthcare.
Potential topics include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Hormone metabolism;
- Signalingpathways;
- Pathophysiology;
- Molecular and cellular biology;
- Diseases originating from hormone disorders;
- Hormonal therapy;
- Xenohormones or environmental hormones (endocrine-disrupting chemicals).
Prof. Dr. Kuo-Hu Chen
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- hormone metabolism
- signaling pathways
- pathophysiology
- molecular and cellular biology
- diseases originating from hormone disorders
- hormonal therapy
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