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Galectins (Gals), 2nd Edition
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submission deadline 10 Aug 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2807 | Submission Open
Keywords: galectin; inhibitors; cancer; inflammation; glycans; drug design; modeling; biomarkers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)
Molecular Characterization and Applications of Nanomaterials in Nanomedicine and Cancer Therapy
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submission deadline 15 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1575 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials (preparation methods; characterization techniques; properties); theoretical studies of nanomaterials and computational simulations; biocompatibility and biofunctionalization; applications in nanomedicine; applications in cancer therapy; drug delivery; nanoparticle imaging; magnetic resonance imaging (MRI); contrast agents; nanotheranostics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Nanoscience)
Molecular and Cellular Therapies Barriers and Opportunities submission deadline 15 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 155 | Submission Open
Keywords: gene therapy; gene editing; RNA therapy; RNA editing; protein therapy; stem cells; cell therapy; genomics; proteomics; molecular pathology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)
The Role of the Gut and Oral Microbiota in Neurodevelopment: Molecular Biological Insights
edited by Ioannis Alexandros Charitos
submission deadline 15 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 117 | Submission Open
Keywords: neuroscience; central nervous system; peripheral nervous system; human microbiota; metabolome; gut– oral-microbiota– brain axis; neurodevelopment disorders; cognitive modulation; neurodegenerative diseases; psychobiotics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Microbiology)
Novel Therapeutic Strategies for Gynecological Cancer
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submission deadline 15 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 109 | Submission Open
Keywords: gynecological cancer; therapeutic strategies; genomic medicine; multimodality treatment; biomarker; molecular targeted therapy; immunotherapy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Oncology)
Molecular Pathologies and Treatment for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
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submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 37268 | Submission Open
Keywords: myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS); diagnosis; post-exertional malaise (PEM); comorbidity; biomarker; therapy; immunity; microbiome
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pathology, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics)
Molecular Mechanisms and Targeted Therapies of Breast Cancer
edited by , Karolina Jabłońska and
submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 30296 | Submission Open
Keywords: breast cancer; cancer progression; cancer metastasis; tumor microenvironment; molecular mechanisms; molecular markers; epigenetics; genomics; transcriptomics; EMT; targeted therapies; signaling pathways; exosomes; EMT; hormonal regulation; drugs; apoptosis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pathology, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics)
Retinal Degenerative Diseases: 2nd Edition submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 22519 | Submission Open
Keywords: retina; photoreceptor degenerative diseases; inherited retinal degenerations; glaucoma; retinal pigment epithelial cells; retinal ganglion cells (RGCs); neuronal degeneration; glial activation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pathology, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics)
Molecular Mechanisms of Bioactive Nutrients Promoting Human Health
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submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 11 articles | Viewed by 22363 | Submission Open
Keywords: bioactive nutrients; antioxidants; anti-inflammatory; disease prevention; molecular mechanisms
(This special issue belongs to the Section Bioactives and Nutraceuticals)
The Role of Trace Elements in Nutrition and Health
edited by Jie Feng
submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 20188 | Submission Open
Keywords: trace elements; nutrition; health; function; disease; metabolism; homeostasis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Bioactives and Nutraceuticals)
Advanced Research of Skin Inflammation and Related Diseases submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 20154 | Submission Open
Keywords: skin; inflammation; molecular target; inflammatory skin diseases; psoriasis; urticaria; atopic dermatitis; systemic sclerosis; skin fibrosis; immune system
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pathology, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics)
Plant Metabolomics: Uncovering the Hidden World of Plant Secondary Metabolites
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submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 12 articles | Viewed by 19090 | Submission Open
Keywords: metabolomics; secondary metabolites; plant biochemistry; mass spectrometry; NMR spectroscopy; plant signaling pathways; natural products; chemical ecology; metabolic profiling; phytochemicals; medicinal plants; herbal medicines
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Plant Sciences)
Advances in Neurodegenerative Diseases Research and Therapy—Third Edition
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submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 17907 | Submission Open
Keywords: neurodegenerative diseases; therapy; molecular mechanisms; neuron; astrocytes; microglia; inflammation; brain; drug delivery
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Neurobiology)
Advances in Skin Cancer Pathology: From Pathogenesis to Precision Therapies submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 17591 | Submission Open
Keywords: skin cancer; melanoma; non-melanoma; immunotherapy; cutaneous malignancies; targeted therapy; early detection
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pathology, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics)
Cytokines in Inflammatory Signaling: 2nd Edition submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 16756 | Submission Open
Keywords: cytokines; inflammation; autoimmune diseases; immune homeostasis; signaling pathway; immunotherapy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Immunology)
Molecular Diagnostics and Genomics of Tumors
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submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 13 articles | Viewed by 16585 | Submission Open
Keywords: tumor biology; cancer genomics; molecular diagnostics; biomarkers; precision medicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Oncology)
Molecular Links between Sensory Nerves, Inflammation, and Pain 3.0 submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 15223 | Submission Open
Keywords: sensory neuropeptides; inflammation; neurogenic inflammation; pain; arthritis; colitis; neuropathy; migraine; novel drug targets; TRP channels; neuroinflammation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)
Photodynamic Therapy and Photodetection, 2nd Edition
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submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 11 articles | Viewed by 14661 | Submission Open
Keywords: photodynamic therapy (PDT); photodetection (PD); photosensitiser; photochemical internalization (PCI); quantum dots; nanoparticles; nanotechnology; targeted therapy; immunotherapy; vaccines
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pathology, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics)
Novel Targeted Therapies and Drugs in Cancer submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 14288 | Submission Open
Keywords: targeted therapies; genetic mutation; PARP inhibitors; immunotherapy; drug development; cancer molecular analysis; drug response; molecular-targeted therapy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pathology, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics)
Exercise and Health: Cellular and Molecular Perspectives
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submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 13987 | Submission Open
Keywords: promoting health; anti-inflammatory action; anti-ageing action; mental health; mitochondrial adaptation; cellular function; regulation of gene expression; metabolic response to exercise
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)
Molecular Pathophysiology of Lung Diseases
edited by and Brenda M. Juan-Guardela
submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 13778 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomarkers; asthma; COPD; pulmonary fibrosis; post-COVID-19 interstitial lung disease; pathogenesis; personalized medicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pathology, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics)
Neurodegenerative Disease: From Molecular Basis to Therapy, 3rd Edition
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submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 13776 | Submission Open
Keywords: neurodegenerative diseases; molecular biology; neurogenetics; pathogenesis; therapy; personalized medicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Neurobiology)
Plant Responses to Abiotic and Biotic Stresses
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 15 articles | Viewed by 13347 | Submission Open
Keywords: climate change and crop production; abiotic stress; biotic stress; plant resistance to abiotic and biotic stresses; molecular mechanism; physiological responses; plant hormones; carbohydrate metabolism and transport; molecular signaling; reactive oxygen species (ROS); calcium ions; photosynthesis; respiration; energy metabolism
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Plant Sciences)
Biomedical Applications of Mesenchymal Stem Cells submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 13282 | Submission Open
Keywords: mesenchymal stem cells; cell differentiation; cell therapy; regenerative medicine; tissue homeostasis; cartilage
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pharmacology)
Molecular Application of Mass Spectrometry and Chromatography in Biomedicine
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submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 13206 | Submission Open
Keywords: mass spectrometry; chromatography; LC-MS; GC-MS; biomarker discovery; pharmaceuticals; metabolimics; proteomics; lipidomics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biophysics)
Computational Molecular Biology of Metabolic Pathways and Signal Transduction Pathways
edited by Ralf Herwig
submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 13182 | Submission Open
Keywords: computational genomics; computational structural and molecular biology; molecular dynamics simulations; artificial intelligence; AI-driven drug design and development; molecular modeling; computer-aided drug design; computational proteomics; computational and theoretical chemistry
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)
Roles and Mechanisms of Non-Coding RNAs in Human Health and Disease submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 10 articles | Viewed by 13021 | Submission Open
Keywords: non-coding RNAs; microRNAs; long non-coding RNAs; circular RNAs; biomarkers; polymorphisms; cancer; degenerative diseases; therapy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Genetics and Genomics)
Molecular Approach to Fern Development
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submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 12525 | Submission Open
Keywords: apomixis; apogamy; asexual reproduction; fern; proteomics; genomics; plant development; evo-devo; plant biotechnology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Plant Sciences)
Viral Infection and Virology Methods
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submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 12399 | Submission Open
Keywords: acute and chronic viral infection; molecular mechanism; new methodologies; emerging disease; innate and adaptive immunity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Microbiology)
Novel Therapeutic Targets in Cancers: 3rd Edition
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submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 12379 | Submission Open
Keywords: targeted therapy; precision oncology; immune modulation; cancer stem cell targeting; RNA-based therapy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Oncology)
Epigenetic Genes, Biomarkers and Immunotherapy in Cancers submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 11993 | Submission Open
Keywords: epigenetics; epigenetic modifications; immunotherapies; immune checkpoint; DNA methylation; histone modifications; epigenetic biomarkers; epidrugs; endogenous retroviruses
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Oncology)
Molecular and Cellular Advances in Endometriosis Research: 3rd Edition submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 11833 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Endocrinology and Metabolism)
Innovative Strategies to Target Metabolism, Inflammation, and Oxidative Stress in Human Diseases
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submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 11 articles | Viewed by 11824 | Submission Open
Keywords: metabolism; inflammation; oxidative stress; diabetes; aging; cardiovascular diseases; gene editing; stem cell therapy; next-generation sequencing; regenerative medicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pathology, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics)
Molecular Mechanisms and Regulation in Chronic Kidney Diseases
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submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 11649 | Submission Open
Keywords: chronic kidney disease; pathophysiology; genetic and epigenetic factors; metabolic and inflammatory pathways
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pathology, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics)
Neurological Disorders: Molecular Pathology and Therapeutic Approaches submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 11601 | Submission Open
Keywords: The following topics are proposed for this SI:Intracellular signalling networks in neurological disorders.Identification of new therapeutic targets.Genetics of neurological disorders: identification and treatment of mutations.Mitochondrial diseases and neurodegeneration.Gene therapy in neurological diseases: recent advances.Neuroinflammation in autoimmune disorders of the central nervous system.Impact of the microbiome on neurological health.
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pathology, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics)
Antioxidant, Anti-Inflammatory, and Antimicrobial Activities of Phytochemicals: Bridging Traditional Knowledge and Molecular Insights submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 11578 | Submission Open
Keywords: phytochemicals; antioxidant activities; anti-inflammatory properties; antimicrobial effects; molecular mechanisms; clinical applications; traditional medicine; bioavailability; safety and toxicology and regulatory aspects of phytochemicals; pharmacological interaction
(This special issue belongs to the Section Bioactives and Nutraceuticals)
Molecular Research on Epigenetic Modifications
edited by , Mariella Cuomo and
submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 11573 | Submission Open
Keywords: epigenetic modifications; chromatin remodeling; transcription factors; RNA modification; histones; methylation; diseases; epigenetic drugs development
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Genetics and Genomics)
The Role of Glycosaminoglycans in Human Diseases
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submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 11551 | Submission Open
Keywords: glycosaminoglycans; inflammation; infectious disease; cancer
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biochemistry)
New Insights into CKD and Age-Related Bone and Mineral Disorders submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 11492 | Submission Open
Keywords: chronic kidney disease; CKD; CKD-MBD; mineral and bone disorder
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pathology, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics)
State-of-the-Art Cancer Immunotherapies—2nd Edition submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 11099 | Submission Open
Keywords: immune checkpoint inhibitors; antibody therapy; cytokines/chemokines; CAR-T and TCR-T cells; iPS cell-derived cells; dendritic cell therapy; vaccine; inflammation; mesenchymal stem cells; immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Immunology)
Novel Molecular Targets and Prognostic Markers Focused on Improving Quality in Healthcare
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submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 11013 | Submission Open
Keywords: prognostic markers; molecular targets; diagnostic tools
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pathology, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics)
Calcium Metabolism and Regulation
edited by Hermann Salmhofer and
submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 10704 | Submission Open
Keywords: pathologic calcification; calcification inhibitors; calciprotein particles; Runx-2; apatite; matrix Gla protein; fetuin-A; vitamin D; parathyroid hormone
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Endocrinology and Metabolism)
Advanced Research on Protein Structure and Protein Dynamics
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submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 10661 | Submission Open
Keywords: allostery; receptor; kinase; protein folding; simulations; X-ray crystallography; NMR; super-resolution imaging; fluorescence fluctuation techniques; thermodynamic; enzyme; catalysis; artificial intelligence
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)
Gastrointestinal Cancer: From Pathophysiology to Novel Therapeutic Approaches submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 10482 | Submission Open
Keywords: gastrointestinal cancer; molecular pathology; innovative therapies; targeted therapy; immunotherapy; cancer resistance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Oncology)
Advances in Rare Diseases Biomarkers: 2nd Edition
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submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 10294 | Submission Open
Keywords: orphan diseases; rare diseases; inborn errors of metabolism; mitochondrial disorders; biomarker discovery
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pathology, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics)
Recent Advances in Molecular and Cellular Research in Ophthalmology
edited by Zala Lužnik Marzidovšek
submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 10210 | Submission Open
Keywords: eye disease; ophthalmology; molecular mechanisms; cellular mechanism; stem cell therapy; tissue engineering; gene therapy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)
Molecular Mechanisms of Tendinopathy: Unraveling the Pathogenesis of Tendon Diseases
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submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 10028 | Submission Open
Keywords: tendinopathy; tendon pain; stiffness; physical disability; etiopathogenesis; molecular mechanisms; tendon reattachment; tendon repair; advanced molecular tools; omics techniques; biophysical therapies; novel biomaterials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pathology, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics)
Molecular Study and Treatment of Motor Neuron Diseases
edited by Simona Rossi and
submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 9955 | Submission Open
Keywords: motor neuron; amyotrophic lateral sclerosis; neuronal degeneration; pathogenic mechanisms; molecular therapy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Neurobiology)
The Na, K-ATPase in Health and Disease
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submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 9909 | Submission Open
Keywords: Na+; K+-ATPase; α -subunit; β -subunit; γ   subunits; FXYD
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)
Advances in Immunology and Inflammation During and After Infectious Diseases
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submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9838 | Submission Open
Keywords: bacterial infections; fungi infections; HIV; COVID-19; immune response; inflammation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Immunology)
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