Epilepsy: Molecular Neuropharmacology, Calcium Signalling, Neuroinflammation, and Drug Discovery
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Neurobiology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 641
Special Issue Editor
2. Instituto de Investigaciones Biomédicas, Hospital Universitario de la Princesa, Diego de León 62, 28006 Madrid, Spain
Interests: Alzheimer's; amyotrophic lateral sclerosis; calcium signaling; pericam; aequorin; neuroprotection
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue will focus on the molecular pharmacology of epilepsy, emphasizing receptor-mediated mechanisms that contribute to neuronal excitability, seizure initiation, and propagation. It aims to highlight advances in our understanding of neurotransmitter receptor modulation (e.g., GABAergic, glutamatergic, purinergic, nicotinic, and serotonergic systems), signal transduction pathways, and novel receptor targets with therapeutic potential.
Both original research and comprehensive reviews covering new pharmacological strategies, receptor-targeted drug development, and translational perspectives are welcome
Dr. Maria F. Cano-Abad
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- epilepsy receptor pharmacology
- neurotransmitter receptor modulation
- calcium signaling and homeostasis
- therapeutic targets in epilepsy
- GABAergic and glutamatergic systems
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