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Molecular Pathology, Diagnosis and Therapeutic Strategies of Thrombotic Diseases

edited by Emanuele Valeriani

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 29 | Submission Open

Keywords: anticoagulants; cardiovascular diseases; diagnosis; platelet aggregation inhibitors; venous thromboembolism

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

Smart Biomolecular Nanocarriers for Precision Cancer Therapy and Diagnosis

edited by

Atul Garkal

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 26 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanobiotechnology; anti-cancer agents; nanocarrier; targeted drug delivery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Nanoscience)

Molecular Biomarkers in Mood Disorders

edited by Lionella Palego and

Valerio Dell’Oste

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 25 | Submission Open

Keywords: mood disorders; etiopathogenesis; genetics/epigenetics; RNA analyses; neuroendocrinology; inflammation; molecular markers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Neurobiology)

State-of-the-Art Immunotherapy for Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer

edited by

Haris Charalambous

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 25 | Submission Open

Keywords: immunotherapy; checkpoint inhibitors; vaccines; cellular therapies; predictive biomarkers; chemotherapy; angiogenesis inhibitors; radiotherapy; modulation microbiome

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Oncology)

Molecular Advances in Zoonoses and Vector-Borne Diseases

edited by Ravi Durvasula

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 24 | Submission Open

Keywords: malaria; leishmaniasis; soil-transmitted helminths; one health; cryptosporidiosis; trypanosomiasis; mosquito-borne infections; arboviral diseases; paratransgenesis; drug discovery; biomarkers

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

Genomic and Epigenetic Determinants of Circulating Cell-Free DNA Release in Cancer

edited by

Federica Maione

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 17 | Submission Open

Keywords: genomic alterations; epigenetic modifications; chromosomal instability; aneuploidy and DNA fragmentation; tumor cell-derived cell-free DNA release; chromosome methylation; liquid biopsy; gene-gene interactions; cell death

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Oncology)

Advances in Neurorepair and Regeneration

edited by

Andrei Gresita

and Tiago Santos

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 17 | Submission Open

Keywords: neurorepair; regeneration; neuroplasticity; cellular reprogramming; biomaterials; stroke; spinal cord injury; traumatic brain injury; neurodegenerative diseases

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Neurobiology)

Nanoscale Materials for Advanced Electrocatalysts

edited by

Safia Khan

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 16 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; electrocatalysis; electrocatalysts; energy conversion; fuel cells

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Nanoscience)

Biomass as Feedstock for the Production of High Value-Added Chemicals by Heterogeneous Catalysis

edited by

Cristina García-Sancho

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 14 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomass; heterogeneous catalysts; biofuels; bioproducts; platform molecules

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

From Molecule to Mind: Neuropharmacology of Psychoactive Alkaloids and Next-Generation Neuroactives

edited by Kyoko Koshibu

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 14 | Submission Open

Keywords: psychoactive alkaloids; neuropharmacology; bioactive compounds; performance enhancement; addiction; translational research; cognitive modulation

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

Bioactive Phenolic Compounds in Human Health and Disease: Second Edition

edited by

Andrei Lobiuc

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 14 | Submission Open

Keywords: novel sources; synthesis; biological activity; molecular interactions; pharmacodynamics; pharmacokinetics; assay development; microbiota; sources and intake

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

Exploring the Gut-Brain Axis: Mechanisms and Implications for Health and Disease

edited by

Martina Vincenzi

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 13 | Submission Open

Keywords: gut– brain axis; enteric nervous system; dysbiosis; gut microbiota; neuroinflammation; one health; microbiota– immune crosstalk; metabolic syndromes; cardiovascular diseases; neurodegenerative diseases; cancer

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

Molecular Mechanisms of Assisted Reproductive Technology

edited by Nuria Marti-Gutierrez

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 13 | Submission Open

Keywords: cytoplasm maternal factors; mitochondrial replication; meiosis; chromosome pairing; recombination; gene editors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)

Molecular Advances in Brucella Research

edited by

Angel Oñate

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 12 | Submission Open

Keywords: Brucella abortus; molecular pathogenesis; host– pathogen interaction; virulence factors; oxidative stress response; intracellular survival; immune evasion; exosomes; vaccine development

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Microbiology)

Recent Advances in Sperm Physiology and Genetics

edited by Jordi Ribas-Maynou and Ariadna Delgado Bermudez

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 11 | Submission Open

Keywords: sperm; DNA; chromatin; physiology; reproduction

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

Mechanistic Insights into the Ubiquitin System’s Role in Cellular Signal Transduction and Homeostasis

edited by Michael Massiah

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 10 | Submission Open

Keywords: ubiquitination; protein homeostasis; deubiquitinases; E3-associated diseases; autophagy; ubiquitin dysregulation; proteasome-targeting; protac

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)

Emerging Targeted Therapies and Evolving Treatment Paradigms in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

edited by Luis E. Raez

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 8 | Submission Open

Keywords: non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC); targeted therapies; human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2); mesenchymal-epithelial transition factor (MET); anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK); C-ROS oncogene 1 receptor tyrosine kinase (ROS1); rearranged during transfection (RET); neurotrophic tyrosine receptor kinase (NTRK); B-Raf proto-oncogene serine/threonine kinase V600 mutation (BRAFv600); Kirsten rat sarcoma viral oncogene homolog (KRAS); epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR)

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Oncology)

Molecular Insights into Medicinal Fungi and Plants: From Bioactive Compounds to Therapeutic Mechanisms

edited by

Jasmina Glamočlija

and

Ana Ćirić

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 8 | Submission Open

Keywords: medicinal fungi; medicinal plants; molecular mechanisms; bioactive compounds; metabolomics; phytochemistry; natural products; network pharmacology; molecular docking; functional foods; therapeutic development

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

Progress in Photobiomodulation Therapy

edited by

Amílcar Sabino Damazo

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 7 | Submission Open

Keywords: photobiomodulation (PBM); low-level light therapy (LLLT); light-emitting diodes (LEDs); mitochondrial photostimulation; anti-inflammatory effects; tissue regeneration; neuromodulation; biostimulation; clinical applications; pain management

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

Molecular Research in Orofacial Pain and Headache

edited by Adriana Elena Bulboaca

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 6 | Submission Open

Keywords: neuropathic pain; trigeminal neuralgia; temporomandibular joint disorders; headache; migraine; neuroplasticity

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

Research on New Targets and New Drugs for Dementia

edited by

Jianrong Xu

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 4 | Submission Open

Keywords: Alzheimer’ s disease; disease-modifying therapy; neuroinflammation; monoclonal antibodies; natural products

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Neurobiology)

Integrative Regenerative Medicine: Bridging Molecular Mechanisms and Therapeutic Applications

edited by Jerran Santos

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 1 | Submission Open

Keywords: regenerative medicine; stem cells; molecular mechanisms; tissue engineering; organoids; biomaterials; biofabrication; clinical translation; cell therapy; integrative biology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)

From Molecular Insights to Novel Therapies: Neurological Diseases

edited by

Margarita Neganova

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 17 articles | Viewed by 58173 | Submission Open

Keywords: neurological diseases; neurodegenerative diseases; epilepsy; mental illness; transgenic animal models; molecular pathways; metabolism disabilities; mitochondrial dysfunction; oxidative stress; disturbances in epigenetic regulation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Neurobiology)

Targeted Therapy for Immune Diseases

edited by

Alexey Sarapultsev

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 15 articles | Viewed by 45074 | Submission Open

Keywords: targeted therapy; immune diseases; biologics; immunotherapy; precision medicine; nanoparticles; biomarkers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Immunology)

Fascial Anatomy and Histology: Advances in Molecular Biology

edited by

Carla Stecco

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 25773 | Submission Open

Keywords: fascia; connective tissue; myofascial pain; collagen; hyaluronan

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)

Natural Compounds in Cancer Therapy and Prevention, 2nd Edition

edited by

Federica Finetti

and

Lorenza Trabalzini

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 23522 | Submission Open

Keywords: cancer therapy cancer prevention; natural compounds; metastasis; immunomodulation; adjuvant therapy; preventive therapy; drug discovery; natural drugs

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pharmacology)

Advances in Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Natural Products of Plant Origin

edited by Radoslaw Zajdel

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 20944 | Submission Open

Keywords: anti-inflammatory; phytochemicals; natural products; medicinal plants; inflammation; cytokines; NF-κ B pathway; cyclooxygenase inhibitors; flavonoids; terpenoids; polyphenols; molecular mechanisms; drug discovery; ethnopharmacology; metabolomics

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

Innovative Nanomaterials from Functional Molecules

edited by Xiaoming Zhang and

Yi Jia

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 13621 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional materials; molecular design; molecular assembly; medicine; catalysis; battery; supercapacitor; sensing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Nanoscience)

Advances in Melanoma and Skin Cancers: 2nd Edition

edited by

Domenico Mallardo

Debora Basile

and Maria Grazia Vitale

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 12175 | Submission Open

Keywords: melanoma; immunotherapy; biomarkers; translational research; drug repurposing; clinical outcome; prognostic markers; predictive markers; combination immunotherapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Oncology)

The Roles of Photodynamic Therapy in Tumors and Cancers

edited by Jianyong Liu

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 10416 | Submission Open

Keywords: photodynamic therapy; PDT; photodetection; photosensitizers; photosensitizing agents; reactive oxygen species; molecular mechanisms; cell necrosis; apoptosis; singlet oxygen; synergetic therapy; combination therapy; delivery vehicles; immunophototherapy; nano-photosensitizer

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Oncology)

Pathogenesis and Novel Therapeutic Approaches for Sarcomas

edited by Francisco Giner

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 10244 | Submission Open

Keywords: soft tissue tumors; bone tumors; molecular biology; target therapies

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

Liver Fibrosis: Molecular Pathogenesis, Diagnosis and Treatment

edited by Manuel Morales-Ruiz

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9920 | Submission Open

Keywords: liver fibrosis; cirrhosis; hepatic stellate cells; collagen; fibrogenic pathways; diagnosis of fibrosis; therapeutic strategies for liver disease; extracellular matrix remodeling; cell-to-cell interactions; fibrosis complications

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

The Role of Mesenchymal Stem Cells in Organ Repair and Tissue Regeneration

edited by

Sara Cruciani

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 9878 | Submission Open

Keywords: stem cells; differentiation; cell therapy; tissue regeneration; cell mechanisms; regenerative medicine; immunomodulation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)

The Role of Oxidative Stress and Antioxidants in Human Disease

edited by

Federica Mannino

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9853 | Submission Open

Keywords: oxidative stress; free radicals; antioxidants; reactive oxygen species (ROS); polyphenols

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

Molecular Mechanisms and Therapies of Colorectal Cancer: 4th Edition

edited by

Donatella Delle Cave

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 9032 | Submission Open

Keywords: transforming growth factor beta (TGF-β ) signaling; genetic alterations; molecular targeted therapy precision medicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Oncology)

New Cardiovascular Risk Factors: 2nd Edition

edited by

Antonio Barbato

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8401 | Submission Open

Keywords: atherosclerosis; cardiovascular risk; arterial stiffness; blood pressure; vitamin D; miRNA; inflammation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)

Plant-Derived Bioactives: Antioxidant Mechanisms and Preventive Health Strategies

edited by

Charles Manful

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7758 | Submission Open

Keywords: antioxidant; plant-derived bioactive compounds; flavonoids; oxidative stress; mechanisms of action

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

Fish Immunology, 5th Edition

edited by

Alberto Cuesta

and

Elena Chaves-Pozo

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7713 | Submission Open

Keywords: fish immunology; innate immunity; acquired immunity; leucocytes; disease; immunostimulants; immunodepression; inflammation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Immunology)

The Impact of Mitochondria on Human Disease and Health

edited by

Martina Semenzato

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7498 | Submission Open

Keywords: mitochondrial dysfunction; mitochondrial bioenergetics; mitochondrial dynamics; mitophagy; oxidative stress; mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) mutations; neurodegenerative diseases; cardiovascular diseases; metabolic disorders; aging and mitochondria; cancer

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biochemistry)

Tumor Microenvironment and Cancer Progression: Molecular Insights for Targeted Therapy

edited by

Tetiana Zaǐchuk

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6966 | Submission Open

Keywords: tumor microenvironment; immune response modulation; signaling pathways; extracellular matrix components; tumor evolution

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Oncology)

Molecular Mechanisms and Treatment of Migraine

edited by Noboru Imai

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 6931 | Submission Open

Keywords: migraine; nitric oxide synthase (NOS); neuropeptides; calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP); pituitary adenylate cyclase activating polypeptide (PACAP); molecular pathways; therapeutic targets; neurovascular condition

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

Macrophages and Inflammation

edited by

Julia Kzhyshkowska

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 6917 | Submission Open

Keywords: innate immunity; transcriptional programs; epigenetics; immunometabolism; receptors; scavenging; cytokines; ROS

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Immunology)

Molecular Ecology, Physiology and Biochemistry of Insects, 5th Edition

edited by

Klaus H. Hoffmann

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6477 | Submission Open

Keywords: insect development and reproduction; molecular endocrinology/neuropeptides; insect immunity; photoperiodism; cold hardiness; global climate change; insect aging; insect– plant interactions; molecular interactions of insects with microorganisms; chemical communication; biochemistry of insect venoms; insect genomics and proteomics; genetic engineering; molecular; volution/population genetics; insect biotechnology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Immunology)

Advances in G Protein-Coupled Receptor Signaling

edited by

Dariusz Szukiewicz

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 6448 | Submission Open

Keywords: G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs)G蛋白偶联受体; seven transmembrane domain (7TM) receptors七跨膜结构域受体; metabotropic receptors代谢型受体; membrane receptors膜受体; GPCRs signalingGPCR信号; GPCRs signaling pathwaysGPCR信号通路; anti-inflammatory effects抗炎作用; inflammatory diseases炎性疾病; metabolic diseases代谢疾病; metabolic effects代谢效应; anti-inflammatory treatment抗炎治疗

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Immunology)

Antimicrobial and Antiviral Peptides: 2nd Edition

edited by

Tecla Ciociola

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6427 | Submission Open

Keywords: antimicrobial peptides; antiviral peptides; peptide mining; molecular mechanism of biological activity; structure– activity relationship; molecular targets; in silico design; in vivo models; peptide delivery strategies; biomedical applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biochemistry)

Bioactive Compound Delivery Systems and Microbiome Interactions

edited by

Ramona Suharoschi

Adriana Fodor

and

Oana Lelia Pop

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 6245 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioactive compounds; delivery systems; gut microbiome; personalized nutrition; bioavailability; encapsulation technologies; microbiome– bioactive interactions; targeted delivery; precision nutrition; synergistic interactions

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

Technical Developments and Recent Applications of Cellular Molecular Imaging

edited by Hanae Sato

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5482 | Submission Open

Keywords: fluorescence imaging; optogenetics; single-molecule imaging; cellular dynamics; real-time imaging; structural and functional imaging; multimodal imaging

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)

New Advances in Opioid Research

edited by Matthew E. Layton

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5476 | Submission Open

Keywords: methadone; buprenorphine; hyperbaric oxygen; complementary/alternative/integrative treatments; patient-centered outcomes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pharmacology)

Molecular Mechanisms of Vascular Protection by Means of Nutraceuticals

edited by

Roberta Macri

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 5410 | Submission Open

Keywords: cardiovascular disease; drugs; nutrients

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

Periodontal Disease: From Molecular Pathogenesis to Precision Diagnostics and Innovative Therapeutics

edited by

Elisabetta Ferrara

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5177 | Submission Open

Keywords: periodontitis; gingivitis; oral microbiome; host– pathogen interactions; periodontal immunology; systemic inflammation; salivary diagnostics; periodontal regeneration; precision dentistry; oral-systemic connections; inflammatory biomarkers; antimicrobial peptides; peri-implantitis

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

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