Advances in Cardiovascular and Vascular Biology
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Biology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 June 2026) | Viewed by 2054
Editor
Interests: cardioprotection; cardiotoxicity; cardiovascular disease; cardiac progenitor cells
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Cardiovascular and vascular diseases remain the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide, representing a major global health burden. These disorders encompass a wide range of pathological conditions, including atherosclerosis, ischemic heart disease, arrhythmias, heart failure, and microvascular dysfunction. Despite significant clinical advances, many aspects of their molecular and cellular pathogenesis remain incompletely understood, limiting the development of effective preventive and therapeutic strategies.
Recent progress in cardiovascular and vascular biology driven by advances in molecular biology, genomics, bioinformatics, imaging technologies, and systems medicine has substantially improved our understanding of disease mechanisms. Key processes such as oxidative stress, inflammation, endothelial dysfunction, metabolic remodeling, epigenetic regulation, and intercellular communication have emerged as central contributors to disease initiation and progression. These discoveries have also opened new avenues for biomarker discovery, risk stratification, and precision therapeutics.
This Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive platform for cutting-edge research spanning fundamental biological mechanisms and translational innovations in cardiovascular and vascular diseases. In line with the scope of the International Journal of Molecular Sciences, the Issue will emphasize mechanistic insights and molecularly driven approaches with clear relevance to diagnosis, prognosis, and therapy. By bringing together original research articles and high-quality reviews, this collection seeks to foster cross-disciplinary dialogue and accelerate the translation of biological discoveries into clinical applications.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying cardiovascular and vascular diseases;
- Endothelial biology, vascular remodeling, and microcirculatory dysfunction;
- Oxidative stress, inflammation, and metabolic regulation in cardiovascular pathology;
- Epigenetic regulation, non-coding RNAs, and gene regulatory networks;
- Biomarkers and molecular diagnostics for cardiovascular risk assessment;
- Translational and precision medicine approaches in cardiovascular diseases;
- Emerging therapeutic strategies, including pharmacologic, digital, and bioengineering-based interventions.
Dr. Woongbi Jang
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- cardiovascular diseases
- vascular biology
- molecular mechanisms
- biomarkers
- endothelial dysfunction
- translational medicine
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