Pulmonary Fibrosis: Molecular Mechanisms and Therapeutic Strategies
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 March 2026 | Viewed by 374
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Dear Colleagues,
Pulmonary fibrosis is a complex and multipathways process which encompasses a broad spectrum of chronic lung diseases including interstitial lung diseases (ILDs). In recent years, the landscape of these diseases has been evolving significantly. The ongoing advancements of precision medicine, along with the increasing application of artificial intelligence, machine learning and genetic profiling as well as the growing use of omics science has deeply reshaped our approach to ILDs. Simultaneously, a deeper understanding of the molecular mechanisms and signalling underlying ILD pathogenesis is emerging, are paving the way for new therapeutic target. All in all, these developments are opening promising advances for earlier diagnosis, personalized treatment strategies, and improved clinical outcomes.
This Special Issue is supervised by Prof. Dr. Barbara Ruaro and assisted by Dr. Giorgio Monteleone (Catholic University of Sacred Heart). It aims at pointing out the pathogenetic mechanisms and signal pathways involved in pulmonary fibrosis and fibrotic interstitial lung diseases, as well as the application of cutting-edge tools and technologies to advance our understanding of their pathobiology.
We warmly invite to submit original research articles both in vitro and in vivo, systematic or narrative review that explore these critical aspects.
Prof. Dr. Barbara Ruaro
Guest Editor
Dr. Giorgio Monteleone
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- machine learning
- pulmonary fibrosis
- interstitial lung diseases
- molecular mechanisms
- precision medicine
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