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Molecular Insights into Emerging Nanomaterials and Their Environmental Implications

edited by Gao Xiao

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 254 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; molecular level; water purification; bioavailability; environmental effects; renewable energy solutions; ecotoxicology and sustainability; degradation pathways; toxicity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Science)

Innovative Advances and Applications in Medical and Molecular Virology

edited by

Vincent T. K. Chow

and

Julian Tang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 249 | Submission Open

Keywords: medical virology; molecular virology; molecular diagnostics; genomics; metagenomics; interactomics; integrative omics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Microbiology)

Emerging Topics in Polymer Crystallization

edited by Lei Zhang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 249 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer crystal; nucleation and growth; crystallization under extreme conditions; characterization of crystal structure

(This special issue belongs to the Section Macromolecules)

Production of Bioactive Compounds by Microbes: Biosynthetic Pathway Elucidation and Metabolic Engineering

edited by

Yongjun Wei

, Ziqiao Yuan and Ying Zhang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 244 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioacitve compounds; engineered microbes; biosynthetic pathway; metabolic engineering; synthetic biology; metabolic reprogramming

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Microbiology)

Molecular Advances in the Neurological Underpinnings of Consciousness

edited by

Jeffrey Fessel

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 235 | Submission Open

Keywords: consciousness; neurological pathways; neuregulin; brainstem; thalamus; brain activity; sleep; brain metabolism

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Neurobiology)

Molecular Basis and Treatment of Creatine Deficiency Syndromes

edited by Andreas Schulze

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 229 | Submission Open

Keywords: AGAT; GAMT; creatine transporter; SCL6A8; GATM; creatine deficiency; guanidinoacetate; animal models; cell models

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

The Role of Embryonic Stem Cells in Human Disease and Health

edited by Fahad Kidwai

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 226 | Submission Open

Keywords: emrbryonic stem cells; human disease and health; regenerative therapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)

Role of Nanomaterials in Plant Metabolism

edited by

Emilia Apostolova

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 214 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoparticles; nanomaterials; abiotic stress; photosynthesis; chlorophyll fluorescence; signal molecules; antioxidant activity; chlorophyll fluorescence; photosynthetic machinery; reactive oxygen species; thylakoid membranes; signal molecules; physiological and stressful conditions; plant metabolism

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Nanoscience)

Research on Synthetic Medicinal Chemistry

edited by Alberto Ongaro

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 208 | Submission Open

Keywords: drug development; lead optimization; degraders; PROTACs; bioactive molecules

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pharmacology)

Advanced Composite Materials: Molecular Design and Applications

edited by Fan Yang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 208 | Submission Open

Keywords: multifunctional applications; mechanical and physical properties; extreme environments; molecular dynamics analysis; composite molecular design; preparation; simulation; and characterization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Science)

Antibacterial Activity of Novel Antimicrobial Agents

edited by Paweł Kowalczyk

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 205 | Submission Open

Keywords: novel antimicrobial agents; antibiotic resistance; chemical entities; phage therapy; bacterial pathogens; antimicrobial peptides; resistance mechanisms

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pharmacology)

Cell and Molecular Biology of Archaea

edited by

Federica De Lise

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 196 | Submission Open

Keywords: archaea; molecular biology; translation; gene expression regulation; biofilm; metabolism

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Microbiology)

Latest Progress of Photocatalysts

edited by María J. Cabrera‐Afonso

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 183 | Submission Open

Keywords: metallaphotoredox; visible-light; photoredox; radicals; cross-coupling; bifunctional catalyst

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

Molecular Engineering of Viral-Like Particles for Targeted Therapeutic Applications

edited by

Rita Melo

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 180 | Submission Open

Keywords: virus-like particles (VLPs); targeted drug delivery; molecular engineering; precision medicine; gene therapy; nanotechnology; biomedicine; computational biophysics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Microbiology)

Advances in Molecular Genetics and Molecular Therapy for Gastric Cancers

edited by

Binnari Kim

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 149 | Submission Open

Keywords: gastric cancer; molecular genetics; targeted therapy; tumor microenvironment; immunotherapy; biomarkers

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

Molecular and Cellular Mechanisms Underlying Taste and Smell

edited by

Naina Bhatia-Dey

and

Thomas Heinbockel

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 146 | Submission Open

Keywords: olfaction; anosmia; hyposmia; ageusia; dysgeusia; gustation; chemesthesis; receptors; chemosensory processing; epigenome

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)

Redox, Antioxidant and Mitochondrial Signaling

edited by

Yuichiro J. Suzuki

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 137 | Submission Open

Keywords: oxygen; reactive oxygen species; antioxidants; signal transduction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)

Nanostructured Formulations in Pharmaceutical, Medical and Cosmetic Applications, 3rd Edition

edited by

Urszula Bazylinska

submission deadline 21 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 144 | Submission Open

Keywords: surfactants; disperse systems; colloids; nanoemulsions; lipid nanocarriers; polymeric nanocarriers; lyotropic liquid crystals; colloidal stability; drug delivery; self-organization; templating processes; encapsulation/solubilization processes; theranostics; nanohybrids

(This special issue belongs to the Section Macromolecules)

Molecular Mechanisms in Organ Transplantation

edited by Hirofumi Hirao

submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6718 | Submission Open

Keywords: organ transplantation; cellular-specific response to perioperative stress; cold/warm ischemia; innate/adaptive immunity; microcirculatory disturbance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)

Hallmarks of Cancer: Emerging Insights and Innovations

edited by

Konstantinos Syrigos

submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6235 | Submission Open

Keywords: proliferative signaling; growth suppression evasion; epigenetic reprogramming; immune system evasion; replicative immortality; inflammation and cancer; microbiome and cancer; invasion and metastasis; tumor microenvironment; cellular senescence; genomic instability; metabolic reprogramming; therapeutic resistance; molecular diagnostics; targeted cancer therapy

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

Pain in Human Health and Disease

edited by

Daniel Pozza

submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3266 | Submission Open

Keywords: pain signaling; molecular pathways; chronic pain; neuropathic pain; inflammation neuro– immune interactions; epigenetics pharmacogenetics; precion medicine; sleep disorders

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

Neuroendocrine Tumors: From Molecular Pathology to Novel Therapeutic Approaches, Including Theranostics

edited by

Behrooz H. Yousefi

submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2591 | Submission Open

Keywords: neuroendocrine tumors; NETs; molecular pathology; therapeutic strategies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Oncology)

Gene Mutations in Cancer

edited by

Lucie Benešová

submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1201 | Submission Open

Keywords: oncogenetics; somatic mutations; intratumor mutational heterogeneity; tumor mutational burden; circulating tumor DNA; liquid biopsy

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

Colorectal Cancer: Molecular and Cellular Basis

edited by Martina Lepore Signorile

submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1074 | Submission Open

Keywords: colorectal cancer; molecular and cellular biology; tumor initiation; tumor progression; metastasis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Oncology)

Oxidative Stress and Disease: Basic and Biochemical Approaches

edited by

Giuseppe Bruschetta

submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 980 | Submission Open

Keywords: aging; antioxidant mechanisms; cancer; cytokines; enzymatic pathways; inflammatory processes; oxidative stress; reactive oxygen species (ROS)

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)

Circulating Tumor Cells in Oncology: From Liquid Biopsy to Clinical Decision-Making

edited by

Maria Beatrice Morelli

submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 896 | Submission Open

Keywords: circulating tumor cells (CTCs); liquid biopsy; cancer biomarkers; precision oncology; metastasis; cancer diagnostics; cancer prognosis; CTC enrichment; CTC isolation techniques; single-cell analysis; tumor microenvironment; CTC culture; immune surveillance; blood-based biomarkers; molecular profiling; CTC-derived cell lines; treatment resistance; personalized cancer therapy; cell reprogramming; anti-tumor immunity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Oncology)

Bioinformatics Analysis of Single Cell and Spatial Multi-Omics

edited by Fahong Yu

submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 281 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioinformatics; single-cell omics; spatial multi-omics; matabolomics; genomics; transcriptomics; proteomics; next-generation sequencing techniques

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Informatics)

Signaling Molecules in Neurological Health and Disease

edited by Venkat Venkataraman

submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 185 | Submission Open

Keywords: microglia; neuroinflammation; gut– brain axis; neurodegenerative diseases; neuroimmune interactions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Neurobiology)

Valorization of Lignocellulosic Biomass: 2nd Edition

edited by

Haishun Du

submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 184 | Submission Open

Keywords: lignocellulosic biomass; biorefinery; biomass conversion; bioenergy; biofuels; bioproducts; platform chemicals; cellulose nanomaterials; lignin nanoparticles; functional materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Science)

T Cell Therapy in Cancer: Molecular Perspectives

edited by Alessio Ottaviani

submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 129 | Submission Open

Keywords: cancer; immunotherapy; gene therapy; chimeric antigen receptor; tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes; T-reg; gamma delta (γ δ ) T cells; cytokine release syndrome; allogenic transplantation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Oncology)

From Discovery to Clinic: Overcoming Barriers in Antimicrobial Peptide Development

edited by José M. Pérez De la Lastra

submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 105 | Submission Open

Keywords: antimicrobial peptides (AMPs); translational challenges; in vivo efficacy; drug delivery and formulation; computational approaches; pharmacokinetics; toxicity prediction; antibiotic resistance; animal models; nanotechnology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Microbiology)

The Tumor Microenvironment and Targeted Therapy

edited by

Luca Filippi

submission deadline 28 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 135 | Submission Open

Keywords: tumor microenvironment; cancer; immune evasion; novel therapeutic strategies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Oncology)

Autoimmune Disorders: Molecular Mechanisms and Therapeutic Strategies

edited by

Katarzyna Romanowska-Próchnicka

submission deadline 29 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 252 | Submission Open

Keywords: molecular mechanisms; immune signaling pathways; targeted therapies; biomarkers; autoimmune pathogenesis

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

Molecular Research and Cellular Biology of Breast Cancer

edited by

Andrea Nicolini

and

Cristian Scatena

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 11 articles | Viewed by 22352 | Submission Open

Keywords: molecular mechanisms of tumor growth and diffusion; cancer cell biology; biology of tumor micro-environmental cells; MDR; hormone dependency; HER2 positive breast cancer; TNBC; genetic and epigenetic alterations; pro-tumor and anti-tumor immune responses; conventional and biological therapies; blood and tissue biomarkers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Oncology)

Plant Extracts and Bioactive Molecules with Potential Benefits for Human Health

edited by

Violeta Popovici

Cerasela Elena Gîrd

and

Emma Adriana Ozon

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 19140 | Submission Open

Keywords: medicinal plants; plant extracts; bioactive phytocompound identification and quantification; pharmacological activity; health benefits; phytotherapy; plant-based diet; functional foods

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

Molecular Mechanisms and Therapies of Pancreatic Cancer: 2nd Edition

edited by

Donatella Delle Cave

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 10 articles | Viewed by 18869 | Submission Open

Keywords: pancreatic cancer; metabolism; cellular plasticity; tumor microenvironment; target therapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Oncology)

Medicinal Plants and Bioactive Compounds in Health and Disease

edited by

Sandra Barbalho

and

Sunmin Park

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 18281 | Submission Open

Keywords: obesity; diabetes; metabolic syndrome; metabolic-associated fat liver disease; inflammatory processes; free radicals and oxidative stress; phyto-compounds; medicinal plants; nutrition; physical exercises

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

Natural Compounds: Advances in Antimicrobial Activity

edited by

Carlo Genovese

and

Francesco Pegreffi

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 18118 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural compounds; multidrug-resistant microorganisms; biofilm; synergistic effect; nanotechnologies; delivery systems; machine learning; clinical infections

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

New Molecular Mechanisms and Markers in Inflammatory Disorders, 3rd Edition

edited by

Elena Vianello

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 15711 | Submission Open

Keywords: inflammation; inflammatory disorders; biomarkers; molecular mechanism of inflammation; molecular signaling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Immunology)

Role of Calprotectin in Human Health and Disease

edited by

Mats B. Eriksson

and

Anders O. Larsson

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 14378 | Submission Open

Keywords: acute phase reactants; analysis; bacterial infection; biomarker; calprotectin; critical care; inflammation; turbidimetric

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

Environmental Stress and Metabolic Responses in Plants

edited by

Tibor Janda

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 13624 | Submission Open

Keywords: abiotic stress; acclimation; biotic stress; climate change; light stresses; oxidative stress; photoinhibition; redox regulation; signalling; stress alleviation; stress detection in plants

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

Bioinformatics and Machine Learning for Predicting Biological Processes

edited by Hao Lv

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 13290 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioinformatics; machine learning; multi-omics integration; gene regulation; biological processes; disease processes; data-driven discovery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Informatics)

Molecular Diagnostics and Treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease

edited by

Loris Riccardo Lopetuso

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 12574 | Submission Open

Keywords: IBD molecular pathogenesis; intestinal mucosal healing; gut microbiota in IBD; fecal microbiota transplantation; target therapy in IBD; stem cell therapy; biologic agents; small molecules; adhesion antagonists; inflammatory cytokines; lymphocyte control

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

Nanomaterials and Biomaterials in Biomedicine Application

edited by

Filipa Mascarenhas-Melo

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 11847 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; biomaterials; biomedicine; drug delivery; regenerative medicine; healthcare technologies; biocompatible platforms

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Science)

Molecular Dynamics Simulations and Structural Analysis of Protein Domains (2nd Edition)

edited by

Alexandre G. De Brevern

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 10505 | Submission Open

Keywords: protein structures; molecular dynamics; advanced molecular dynamics; variants; pathologies; drug design; allostery; protein domains; secondary structures; methodological development; protein design; ligands; normal mode analysis; machine learning

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Informatics)

Molecular and Clinical Aspects of Migraine and Its Comorbidities: Epilepsy, Stroke, and Restless Leg Syndrome

edited by

Janusz Blasiak

and Michał Fila

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 8626 | Submission Open

Keywords: migraine; genetics and epigenetics of migraine; migraine comorbidities; omics in migraine studies; stem cells in migraine studies; epilepsy; stroke; restless leg syndrome

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

Latest Advances in Plant Abiotic Stress

edited by

Kincső Decsi

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8576 | Submission Open

Keywords: abiotic stress factors; priming effects; defense responses; biochemical pathway analyses; transcriptomics; plant conditioners; next-generation sequencing; genome-wide analyses

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

Nuclear Receptors in Diseases

edited by Roberto Palacios-Ramirez

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 8290 | Submission Open

Keywords: nuclear receptors; hormone receptors; orphan receptors; retinoid receptors; metabolic diseases; cancers; drug metabolism

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)

Melatonin: Physiological Effects on Health and Diseases

edited by

Jana Tchekalarova

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 7600 | Submission Open

Keywords: hormone melatonin; oxidative stress; sleep; metabolism; neurodegeneration

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Neurobiology)

Multiple Sclerosis: The Latest Developments in Immunology and Therapy

edited by

Borros Michael Arneth

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7547 | Submission Open

Keywords: multiple sclerosis; sensory disturbances; movement disorders

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

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