Endothelial Cells in Vascular Health and Immunity
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Biochemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 August 2026 | Viewed by 883
Special Issue Editors
Interests: adult stem cells; exosomes; angiogenesis; ischemic heart disease
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Endothelial cells are central regulators of vascular homeostasis, immune responses, and tissue repair across multiple organ systems. Dysfunction of the endothelium contributes to the pathogenesis of cardiovascular, renal, and pulmonary diseases, including atherosclerosis, ischemia–reperfusion injury, acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease, and acute lung injury. Beyond these, endothelial abnormalities are implicated in systemic inflammatory disorders, metabolic syndromes, and cancer. This Special Issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences aims to highlight recent advances in understanding endothelial biology, mechanisms of endothelial dysfunction, and innovative therapeutic strategies targeting endothelial cells. Submissions that explore molecular pathways, immune interactions, regenerative approaches, and translational applications, with the goal of improving diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes across diverse disease contexts, are encouraged.
This Special Issue is supervised by Dr. Junjie Yang, assisted by Dr. Xianming Zhang (Research Associate Professor, Northwestern University).
Dr. Junjie Yang
Dr. Xianming Zhang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- endothelial cells
- vascular health
- cardiovascular disease
- kidney disease
- lung injury
- inflammation
- regenerative medicine
- molecular therapy
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