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Molecular Mechanisms Underlying Skin Diseases

edited by Maria Lucia Dell'Anna

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1555 | Submission Open

Keywords: pigmentation; lipid signaling; immune cells; inflammation; skin barrier; oxidative damage; mitochondria

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pathology, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics)

Cardiovascular Research: From Molecular Mechanisms to Novel Therapies

edited by Piotr Musiałek, Monika M. Gladká and Lukasz Tekieli

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1545 | Submission Open

Keywords: cardiovascular diseases; cardiovascular repair and regeneration; molecular cardiology; gene and stem cell therapy; drug and gene delivery; advanced imaging; biomarkers; tissue engineering; thrombosis and clotting abnormalities; animal models of human disease

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pathology, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics)

The Toxicity of Bisphenol A and Its Analogs

edited by

Krystyna Makowska

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1524 | Submission Open

Keywords: bisphenols; endocrine disruptors; bisphenol A and analogs; toxicology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Toxicology)

Metabolic Dynamics and Immune Surveillance in the Tumor Microenvironment

edited by

Jyoti Kaushal

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1455 | Submission Open

Keywords: cancer; TME; metabolism; immune cells; signaling pathway; therapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Endocrinology and Metabolism)

Neuromodulatory Effects of Serotonin, 2nd Edition

edited by

Yasemin M. Akay

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1453 | Submission Open

Keywords: neuromodulation; Serotonin; pain research; cognition; emotions; depression; anxiety; GBM

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Neurobiology)

Novel Insights into Buckwheat Reproductive Biology

edited by

Agnieszka Płażek

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1437 | Submission Open

Keywords: antioxidant properties; biotechnological methods; embryology; seed chemical composition; yield

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Plant Sciences)

Molecular Insights in Biomodelling

edited by

Jacques Demongeot

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1292 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomodelling; biomathematics; bioinformatics; biostatistics; biophysics; theoretical biology; theoretical ecology; mathematical biology; theoretical physics; physical chemistry

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Informatics)

Cellular Senescence as a Therapeutic Target in Cancer: Mechanisms, Challenges, and Therapeutic Opportunities

edited by

Mi Kyung Park

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1255 | Submission Open

Keywords: cellular senescence; cancer therapy; therapeutic targeting; senolytic drugs; senescence-associated secretory phenotype (SASP)

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Oncology)

Algae-Derived Bioactives: Key Molecular Interactions Govern High-Value Applications

edited by Evan Stephens and Kirsten Heimann

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1235 | Submission Open

Keywords: microalgae; macroalgae; cyanobacteria; bioactive compounds; health and nutrition; algal food products; market analysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Microbiology)

Molecular Mechanisms Linking Obesity to Atherosclerosis Pathogenesis

edited by

Weibin Shi

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1226 | Submission Open

Keywords: obesity; overweight; atherosclerosis; coronary artery disease; obesity paradox; body mass index; visceral fat

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pathology, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics)

Advances in Heparin, Heparan Sulfate and Heparanase, 2nd Edition

edited by

Nobuaki Higashi

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1171 | Submission Open

Keywords: allergy; angiogenesis; cancer metastasis; cellular trafficking; exosome; fibrosis; glycocalyx; glycosaminoglycans; heparan sulfate; heparanase; heparin; immune responses; inflammation; inbibitor development; sepsis/SIRS (systemic inflammatory response syndrome); sulfatase; viral infections

(This special issue belongs to the Section Macromolecules)

Recent Progress in Biological and Molecular Mechanisms and Targeted Therapies of Leukemia

edited by Anna Sicuranza

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1151 | Submission Open

Keywords: leukemia-targeted therapies; AML; CML; venetoclax combination therapy; tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs); hypomethylating agents; ALL; CLL; CAR-T cell therapy; monoclonal antibodies; immune checkpoint inhibitors; resistance mechanisms

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pathology, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics)

Molecular and Cellular Neurobiology of Headache and Migraine

edited by

Mamoru Shibata

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1140 | Submission Open

Keywords: headache; migraine; calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP); spreading depolarization/depression; TRP channels; pituitary adenylate cyclase-activating polypeptide; PACAP; cluster headache

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Neurobiology)

Osteoporosis: From Molecular Research to Novel Therapies

edited by

Agostino Gaudio

and Anastasia Xourafa

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1048 | Submission Open

Keywords: osteoporosis; bone metabolism; OPG/RANK/RANKL system; Wnt/beta catenin signalling; secondary osteoporosis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pathology, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics)

Fungal Genetics and Functional Genomics Research

edited by

Yuqi Qin

and

Jian Zhao

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1047 | Submission Open

Keywords: enzymes; fungal genetics; fungi; gene editing; regulation; secondary metabolites; synthetic biology; transcription

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Genetics and Genomics)

Degradable Polymers: Synthesis, Applications, and Environmental Impact

edited by Ce Sun and

Haiyang Gao

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1043 | Submission Open

Keywords: degradable polymer; synthesis; degradation mechanisms; sustainability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Macromolecules)

Unraveling Synaptic Structure and Function in the Healthy and Diseased Brain

edited by

Jacopo Meldolesi

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1026 | Submission Open

Keywords: molecular studies; axons; synapses; diseases; glial cells

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pathology, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics)

Molecular and Histological Approaches in Oral Tissue Regeneration and Diagnostics

edited by

Fabiana Nicita

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1024 | Submission Open

Keywords: dentistry; histological analysis; immunofluorescence; molecular pathogenesis; tissue

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pathology, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics)

Advancements and Applications of Phyto-Nanotherapy in Targeted Disease Treatment

edited by

Adewale Fadaka

and

Nicole Remaliah Samantha Sibuyi

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1014 | Submission Open

Keywords: phyto-nanotherapy; medicinal plants; nanoparticles; targeted drug delivery; phytochemicals; phytotherapy; green nanotechnology; chronic diseases; infectious diseases

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pathology, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics)

Contribution of Astrocytes and Microglia for the Development of Neurological Disorders

edited by

Rommy Von Bernhardi

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1010 | Submission Open

Keywords: aging; astrocytes; glial cells; microglia; neurodegenerative diseases; neuron-glia interaction; neuroimmune response; neuroinflammation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Neurobiology)

The Role of Melatonin in Plants: 3rd Edition

edited by

Małgorzata M. Posmyk

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1009 | Submission Open

Keywords: melatonin; phytomelatonin; plants; seed germination; seasonal and circadian rhythms; flowering; fruit ripening; plant immunity; abiotic stresses

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Plant Sciences)

Biosensors: Emerging Technologies and Real-Time Monitoring

edited by

Velmurugan Thavasi

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 966 | Submission Open

Keywords: biosensors; real-time monitoring; wearable sensors; electrochemical detection; optical biosensors; point-of-care (POC) diagnostics; biomarker identification and analysis; wireless technologies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biochemistry)

Abiotic Stress in Plants, 2nd Edition

edited by

Xiujun Zhang

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 949 | Submission Open

Keywords: abiotic stress; ROS; redox; antioxidants; phytohormones; ethylene; plant stress eco-physiology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Plant Sciences)

Quantum Chemical Approaches for Investigating Reaction Mechanisms in Organic Chemistry

edited by

Robert O'Reilly

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 942 | Submission Open

Keywords: organic chemistry; biochemistry; density functional theory; coupled cluster theory; free radicals; reaction mechanisms; transition states

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Chemistry and Chemical Physics)

Therapeutic Potential: Exploring Membrane Transporters and Channels as Drug Targets

edited by

Jinwei Zhang

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 921 | Submission Open

Keywords: membrane transporters; channels; drug targets; therapeutic potential; neurological disorders; metabolic syndromes; methodologies; mechanisms

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pathology, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics)

Molecular Mechanisms Behind Plant–Virus Interactions: Pathogenesis and Defense

edited by

Katarzyna Otulak-Kozieł

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 913 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant viruses; plant resistance; plant signaling; plant defense; biotic stress; plant– virus interactions; molecular mechanism

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Plant Sciences)

Beyond the Gene: Molecular Circuits Shaping Plant Cells and Tissues

edited by

Tarek Alshaal

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 909 | Submission Open

Keywords: cell function; cell polarity; tissue organization; transporter; localization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Plant Sciences)

AIEgens in Action: Design, Mechanisms, and Emerging Applications

edited by

Arkadiusz Matwijczuk

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 871 | Submission Open

Keywords: fluorescence effects; photophysical properties of small molecules; ion detection; molecular spectroscopy; various nanoparticle-based additives; fluorescent and phosphorescent phenomena in solvents; amorphous states; and crystals; quantum-mechanical calculations for molecular systems and compositions (DFT; TD-DFT); molecular aggregation influencing fluorescence and phosphorescence properties of tested systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Chemistry and Chemical Physics)

Iron and Sulfur in Plants, 4th Edition

edited by

Stefania Astolfi

and

Silvia Celletti

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 827 | Submission Open

Keywords: biofortification; Fe– S clusters; iron; iron deficiency; metabolites; methionine; nutrient interaction; root exudates; strategy I; strategy ii; sulfur; sulfur deficiency

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Plant Sciences)

Molecular Mechanisms and Targeted Therapy of Lymphedema and Lipedema

edited by

Raghu P. Kataru

and Geoffrey E. Hespe

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 826 | Submission Open

Keywords: secondary lymphedema; breast cancer related lymphedema; chronic CD4+ T cell inflammtion Th2 driven fribrosis; lymphatic pathophysiology; tissue fibrosis; lymphovenous bypass; lymph node transplanatation; targeted therapies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pathology, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics)

Recent Research on Optoelectronic Materials

edited by

Meysam Tayebi

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 804 | Submission Open

Keywords: photoelectrochemistry; optoelectronic materials; perovskite materials; semiconductor interfaces; molecular-level catalysis; solar fuel conversion; nanostructured materials; light-harvesting systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Science)

Antioxidant, Anti-Inflammatory, and Antiproliferative Activities of Natural Products—3rd Edition

edited by

Bruno Eto

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 781 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioactive products; anti-infectives; antioxidants; anti-inflammatory; antiproliferative; clinical phytopharmacology; phytopharmacology; polyphytotherapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Bioactives and Nutraceuticals)

Molecular Mechanisms and Treatment in Skin Cancer

edited by

Jànos Hunyadi

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 779 | Submission Open

Keywords: skin cancer; early detection; treatment; prevention; pathophysiology; vitamin-C; cell energetics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pathology, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics)

Molecular Mechanisms of Nanomaterial-Mediated Immune Modulation

edited by

Ivan Kempson

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 769 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterial; immune modulation; immunological responses

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Nanoscience)

Recent Advances in Molecular Mechanisms and Targeted Therapies for Leukemia

edited by

Moo Kon Song

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 766 | Submission Open

Keywords: targeted therapy; acute myeloid leukemia; genetic mutations

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pathology, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics)

The Impact of the Immune System on the Tumor Microenvironment: Relevance to Glioma Development

edited by Gabriela Verónica Salamone

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 709 | Submission Open

Keywords: gliomas tumor microenvironment immune

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Oncology)

Vitamin K in Disease Mechanisms and Therapy

edited by Maria Kokozidou

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 693 | Submission Open

Keywords: vitamins K; vitamins K-soluble proteins; vitamin K-dependent clotting factors; matrix Gla protein; calcification of blood vessels; vascular stiffness; cardiac output; stroke volume

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pathology, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics)

Antioxidants: Design, Synthesis, and Mechanism of Actions

edited by Choon Young Lee

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 693 | Submission Open

Keywords: antioxidant synthesis; multifunctional antioxidants; oxidant-generating enzyme inhibitors; activators of antioxidant-generating enzymes; phenolic antioxidant; thiol-based antioxidant; nitrogen-based antioxidants; anti-inflammatory; oxidative stress; free radical scavenging; reactive oxygen species; reactive nitrogen species; mechanisms of action; metal chelator

(This special issue belongs to the Section Macromolecules)

Molecular Forensics at Trial

edited by

Guido Viel

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 649 | Submission Open

Keywords: forensic science; molecular biology; evidence; proof; justice; trial; forensic pathology; forensic genetics; forensic histology; forensic toxicology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Toxicology)

Mechanisms in Biofilm Formation, Tolerance and Control: 3rd Edition

edited by

Manuel Simões

and Lúcia Chaves Simões

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 631 | Submission Open

Keywords: adhesion; antimicrobial action; antimicrobial resistance; biofilm development; biofilm matrix; biofilm structure; quorum sensing; motility; surfaces

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Microbiology)

Molecular Biology of the Thyroid Cancer and Thyroid Dysfunctions: 2nd Edition

edited by Vija Lavinia

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 611 | Submission Open

Keywords: animal models; apoptosis; autophagy; cancer biomarker; cancer epidemiology; cancer prevention; cancer screening; cholesterol metabolism; clinical trial; DNA repair; epigenomics; genome instability; genomic database; genomics; invasion; metabolomics; metastasis; methylation; microarray; microRNA; molecular diagnostics; molecular tumor pathology; next-generation sequencing; noncoding RNA; omics; personalized medicine; prognosis; proteomics; radionuclide therapy; signaling pathway; SNP genotyping; targeted therapy; theranostics; thyroid cancer; hyperthyroidism; therapeutic targets; translational cancer research; treatment response; tumor microenvironment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pathology, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics)

Molecular Linkages Between Obesity, Diabetes and Cancer

edited by Pilar F. Valerón

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 587 | Submission Open

Keywords: obesity; GLUT4; PPARg; lipid transporters (CD36 and AQP7); cancer progression; metastasis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pathology, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics)

Endometrial Function in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Molecular Data

edited by

Stefano Palomba

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 567 | Submission Open

Keywords: endometrium; infertility; polycystic ovary syndrome; PCOS; receptivity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pathology, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics)

Role of Quorum Sensing in Plant Microbiome: Advances and Prospects

edited by

Clarisse Brígido

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 566 | Submission Open

Keywords: quorum sensing; quorum quenching; rhizosphere signaling; signaling molecules; N-Acyl-L-homoserine lactones; AHLs; microbiome; chemical molecules; sustainable agriculture

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Plant Sciences)

Molecular Insights into Innovative Materials and Procedures for Implant and Prosthodontics

edited by

Margherita Tumedei

and

Massimo Del Fabbro

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 539 | Submission Open

Keywords: alloys; biomaterials; dental materials; dental implants; implant dentistry; implant-abutment connection; peri-implant diseases; prosthodontics; surface treatments; tissue regeneration

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pathology, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics)

Advances in Molecular Research of Facial Adipose Compartments

edited by Marius Valeriu Hînganu

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 538 | Submission Open

Keywords: facial fat; facial adipose tissue; molecular markers of facial fat; hormonal environmental; metabolic disorders; facial deformities; single-cell RNA sequencing; CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)

Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) and Metal Ions in Biological Systems

edited by

Chryssoula Drouza

and

Debbie C. Crans

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 525 | Submission Open

Keywords: reactive oxygen species; reactive oxygen species metabolism; diseases and reactive oxygen species; lipid peroxidation; metal ions and reactive oxygen species; metal based drugs; oxidative stress

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biochemistry)

Nerve Growth Factor (NGF): Molecular Functions and Therapeutic Implications

edited by

Elena Fico

and Pamela Rosso

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 525 | Submission Open

Keywords: nerve growth factor; neurotrophic therapy; biomolecules; neurotrophic molecular pathways; neuroprotection; preclinical research; clinical research

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pathology, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics)

Cardiovascular Diseases: Histopathological and Molecular Diagnostics, 2nd Edition

edited by

Simona Gurzu

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 518 | Submission Open

Keywords: cardiovascular disorders; heart failure; aortic diseases; cardiomyocytes; cardiac function; myocarditis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pathology, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics)

Molecular Regulation and Mechanisms of Nitric Oxide in Endothelial Cells and Beyond

edited by

Roberto Berra-Romani

and

Francesco Moccia

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 518 | Submission Open

Keywords: nitric oxide (NO); endothelial cells; endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS); vascular homeostasis; vasodilation; endothelial dysfunction; molecular signaling; vascular diseases; reactive oxygen species (ROS); nitric oxide regulation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biochemistry)

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