Current Research in Membrane Transporters, Channels, and Receptors
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: 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 942
Special Issue Editor
Interests: membrane transporters; glucose transport; sodium-glucose transporters; renal physiology; molecular toxicology; metabolic diseases; diabetes; aging; bioactive compounds; cell signalling
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Membrane transporters, ion channels, and receptors play fundamental roles in cellular physiology; mediating ion and molecule exchange essential for homeostasis; signaling; and disease processes. They also serve as critical determinants of drug absorption; distribution; and efficacy; making them key targets in pharmacology and drug development. Advances in structural biology; computational modeling; and biomolecular techniques have greatly expanded our understanding of their mechanisms; regulation; and pharmacological modulation. This Special Issue of Current Research in Membrane Transporters, Channels, and Receptors aims to highlight cutting-edge research in this dynamic field, covering topics such as structure–function relationships; transport kinetics; regulatory mechanisms; and drug targeting. We welcome submissions encompassing molecular; biochemical; and biophysical approaches; including computational and experimental studies. While pure clinical studies are not within the scope of this Special Issue; translational research integrating biomolecular experiments or mechanistic models is encouraged. By bringing together diverse perspectives, this Special Issue seeks to advance our understanding of membrane transport and receptor-mediated processes and their implications in health; disease; aging; and pharmacology.
This Special Issue invites original research articles and comprehensive reviews, with consideration given to short communications as well.
Dr. Ivana Vrhovac Madunic
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- membrane transporters
- cell membrane
- transmembrane proteins
- glucose transport
- ion channels
- cellular receptors
- signal tranduction
- pathophysiology
- diabetes
- aging
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