Oral Diseases: Molecular Research and 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: 28 February 2026 | Viewed by 235
Special Issue Editor
Interests: redox signaling and inflammation; oral microbiota and systemic disease; oxidative stress in oral diseases; biomarkers in oral cancer and periodontitis; herbal and natural compound therapeutics
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Dear Colleagues,
Oral diseases such as periodontitis, oral cancer, and temporomandibular joint disorders remain major global health concerns due to their complex pathogenesis and growing associations with systemic diseases. Recent advances in molecular biology have unveiled crucial mechanisms involving redox signalling, immune responses, microbiota dysbiosis, mitochondrial dysfunction, and inflammatory pathways in the initiation and progression of oral pathologies. This Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive platform for cutting-edge research on the molecular basis of oral diseases and to highlight novel diagnostic, therapeutic, and regenerative strategies. We welcome original research and review articles that explore biomarkers, drug targets, nanomedicine, herbal therapeutics, gene- and cell-based therapies, and other innovative approaches that may shape the future of oral healthcare.
Dr. I-Ta Lee
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- oral diseases
- molecular mechanisms
- inflammation and immunity
- redox signalling
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