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Steatotic Liver Disease: From Bench to Bedside and Back

edited by

Federico Salomone

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4685 | Submission Open

Keywords: MASLD; ALD; MetALD; fibrosis; hepatocellular carcinoma; molecular mechanisms; molecular markers

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

Bioactive Natural Compounds: Protecting Plants and Promoting Human Health, 2nd Edition

edited by

Gina Rosalinda De Nicola

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4629 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural products; molecular biology; chemical characterization; bioactivity; mechanism of action; plant protection; human health promotion; antioxidant; anti-inflammation; biopesticides; biostimulants; nutraceuticals

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

Molecular Perspective in Autoimmune Diseases

edited by Andrés González-García and

Montserrat Fernández-Guarino

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4447 | Submission Open

Keywords: interferon; cytokines; lupus nephritis; lupus; type I interferon; vasculitis; IgG4-related disease; B cell; NETs; IL-6; biomarkers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Immunology)

Drug Discovery: Natural Products and Compounds

edited by

Vincenzo Summa

Maria Maisto

and

Vincenzo Piccolo

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4431 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural products; drug discovery; bioactive compounds; phytochemicals; marine natural compounds; microorganisms; structure– activity relationships (SARs); pharmacological activity; cheminformatics; metabolomics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pharmacology)

Cellular and Molecular Study of Neurodevelopmental and Neurological Disorders

edited by

Kazuhito Toyooka

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 4409 | Submission Open

Keywords: autism spectrum disorder; ADHD; schizophrenia; intellectual disability; Alzheimer’ s disease; Parkinson’ s disorder; traumatic brain injury; epilepsy; neurodevelopmental disorders; neurological diseases

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

Molecular Advances in Regenerative Medicine and Therapeutics

edited by

Diana Torge

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4373 | Submission Open

Keywords: regenerative medicine; morphology; regenerative dentistry; biomaterials; scaffolds; organoids; tissue regeneration

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

Regulation and Application of Bioactive Metabolites in Plants

edited by

Aoxue Luo

and

Yijun Fan

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4306 | Submission Open

Keywords: medicinal plants; biosynthesis; biological activity; regulation; pharmacological mechanism

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

Latest Advances in Oxidative Stress and Brain Injury

edited by

Vittorio Fineschi

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4265 | Submission Open

Keywords: measurement of ROS; pathology of brain injuries; traumatic brain injuries; hypoxic– ischemic brain damage; experimental models of brain injury; targeted therapy of brain injuries; drug abuse and ROS; histological diagnosis of brain injuries; epigenetics of brain injuries; miRNA and prognosis of neural damage; novel approaches and proofs of principle in therapy; quality of life after brain injury

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Neurobiology)

Bioactive Molecules from Food or Other Natural Sources Against Cancer: 2nd Edition

edited by

Alessandro Maugeri

and

Michele Navarra

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4255 | Submission Open

Keywords: cancer; natural bioactive molecules; natural products; tumor

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

Molecular Insights into Hepatocellular Carcinoma: From Carcinogenesis to Liver Transplantation

edited by

Kevin Tak-Pan Ng

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4218 | Submission Open

Keywords: hepatocarcinogenesis; molecular pathogenesis; tumor microenvironment; metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD); metastasis; genetic and epigenetic alterations; biomarkers; precision oncology; targeted therapy; immunotherapy; therapy resistance; immune escape; tumor recurrence; transplant oncology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Oncology)

Molecular Insight into Bone Diseases

edited by Gaia Palmini

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4197 | Submission Open

Keywords: mineralization; bone diseases; rare bone diseases; non-coding RNAs; fibrous bone dysplasia; tumoral calcinosis; osteosarcoma; Ewing sarcoma; osteoporosis; Gorham-Stout disease

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

Adapter CAR T Cells: From the Idea to the Clinic

edited by

Michael P. Bachmann

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 4146 | Submission Open

Keywords: CAR T cell therapy; chimeric antigen receptor; bispecific antibody; target module; autoimmune diseases; solid tumors

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

Antiviral Drugs Discovery

edited by

Dongwei Kang

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4096 | Submission Open

Keywords: antiviral agents; organic synthesis and medicinal chemistry; biological activity; drug design and computational chemistry; drug discovery and development

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pharmacology)

New Processes and Applications of Plasma in Liquids

edited by

Ricardo Molina

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4082 | Submission Open

Keywords: plasma in liquids; water decontamination; plasma-activated water; hydrogels; plasma medicine; polymerization in liquids; plasma agriculture

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

The Role of Natural Products in Treating Human Diseases

edited by Luís R. Silva

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4029 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural products; phytochemicals; biological potential; pharmacological activity; health promoters; chronic diseases

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

Advances in Sepsis: Pathogenesis, Biomarkers, Treatments and Prognosis

edited by Francesca Innocenti

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4018 | Submission Open

Keywords: sepsis phenotypes; hemodynamic stabilization; fluids; vasopressors; diagnostic biomarkers; tailored approach; immune modulation; immunomodulatory therapy; prognostic stratification

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

Unraveling the Genetic Background of Neurological Disorders: 2nd Edition

edited by

Vasileios Siokas

Efthimios Dardiotis

and

Ioannis Liampas

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3886 | Submission Open

Keywords: neurological disorders; neurogenetics; personalized treatments; gene-association studies; genetics; genome-wide association studies; genetic linkage studies

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

The Gut-Brain Axis: Genomic and Metagenomic Involvement

edited by

Maria Gazouli

and Elias Odusseas Tzavellas

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3880 | Submission Open

Keywords: gut– brain axis; central nervous system; gastrointestinal tract; genomic; metagenomic

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Neurobiology)

Molecular and Structural Research Advances in Model Plants (Second Edition)

edited by

Ioannis-Dimosthenis Adamakis

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3853 | Submission Open

Keywords: A. thaliana; plant biology; model organisms; plant models; non-model plant models

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

Advanced Molecular Research on Retinopathy and Protection

edited by

Jaeyon Won

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3761 | Submission Open

Keywords: retinopathy; neuroprotection; antioxidants; innovative therapy; emerging technology

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

Fundamental and Translational Insights into Colorectal Cancer

edited by Giuseppe Broggi

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3754 | Submission Open

Keywords: colorectal cancer (CRC); molecular pathways; translational research; immune checkpoint inhibitors; drug resistance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Oncology)

Exploring Phage–Host Interactions: Novel Findings and Perspectives

edited by

Luís Melo

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3705 | Submission Open

Keywords: bacteriophages; phage therapy; phage/bacteria interactions; genomics; transcriptomics; proteomics; metabolomics; biofilms

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Microbiology)

Drug Discovery and Development Focusing on Natural Products

edited by

Chung-Hsin Wu

and

Szu-Chuan Shen

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3700 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural products; drug R& D; herbal medicine; gut microbiota; mechanism of action; therapeutic targets

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pharmacology)

Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: Molecular Insights into Pathophysiology, Management and Therapy

edited by

Paweł Jan Stanirowski

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3632 | Submission Open

Keywords: GDM pathogenesis; health programming; pharmacogenomics; life-style interventions; fetal growth disorders; preeclampsia; polyhydramnios; placental origin of disease

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

Multiomics and Functional Foods: Molecular Characterization, Structures and Biological Activities

edited by

Chuan Li

and

Jun Yang

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3629 | Submission Open

Keywords: multiomics technologies; functional foods; characterization; structures; biological activities; molecular mechanisms

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

Advances in Computational Biology: Molecular Dynamics Simulation of Biomolecules

edited by

Paulino Gómez-Puertas

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3614 | Submission Open

Keywords: computational biology; molecular dynamics; molecular simulation of rare diseases; computational design of antimicrobials; computational design of antivirals; molecular simulation of cancer-related processes; computational design of anti-cancer molecules; molecular simulation of biotechnology processes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Informatics)

Molecular Insights into Role of Anthranilic Acid in Neuropsychiatric Diseases

edited by

Gregory F. Oxenkrug

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3563 | Submission Open

Keywords: anthranilic acid; Alzheimer’ s disease; autism; schizophrenia; bipolar disorder; major depressive disorder; post-partum depression; COVID-19; interferons; attention deficit disorder; cognitive impairment; G-protein-coupled receptor 109A; microbiome; gut– brain axis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Neurobiology)

Cancer Biomarkers and Metabolic Vulnerabilities

edited by Francesca Bersani

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3555 | Submission Open

Keywords: cancer metabolism; cancer biomarkers; liquid biopsy; therapeutic targets; metabolic rewiring

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biochemistry)

Antifungal Potential of Botanical Compounds

edited by Francisca Sempere-Ferre

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3519 | Submission Open

Keywords: botanical compounds; antifungal agents; natural products; secondary metabolites; fungal growth inhibition; bioactive plant extracts; eco-friendly antifungals; natural product chemistry; sustainable antifungal solutions; plant-derived bioactives

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

The Food Processing Industry’s 200th Anniversary: Bioactive Compounds, Antioxidants, and Potential Health Benefits (2nd Edition)

edited by

Vassilis Athanasiadis

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3496 | Submission Open

Keywords: antioxidants; bioactive compounds; food processing; functional foods; green processes; health potentials; molecular mechanisms; polyphenols; shelf life; vitamins

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

Recent Advances in Immunosuppressive Therapy

edited by

Marta Grabowska

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3392 | Submission Open

Keywords: immunosuppressive drugs; calcineurin inhibitors; corticosteroids; inhibitors of purine synthesis; mammalian target of rapamycin inhibitors; biological treatment; cell-based therapies; biomarkers; genetic profiling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Immunology)

Pathogenesis of Preeclampsia: From a Molecular Perspective

edited by Jezid Miranda

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3339 | Submission Open

Keywords: preeclampsia; immune system; molecular mechanisms in preeclampsia; angiogenic factors; gene regulation; epigenetics; transcription factors in preeclampsia; translational research in preeclampsia

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

Signalling Pathways in Metabolic Diseases and Cancers

edited by

Sabrina Bossio

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3323 | Submission Open

Keywords: cancer; prostate cancer; molecular signalling pathway; metabolic diseases; diabets; immunotherapy; immunological diseases

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biochemistry)

Molecular Dynamics Simulation of Biomolecules

edited by

Pavel Rehak

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3299 | Submission Open

Keywords: molecular dynamics simulations; biochemical processes; biomaterial properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biophysics)

Metabolomics in Oncology

edited by

Susan Costantini

and Elena Di Gennaro

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3255 | Submission Open

Keywords: metabolome; cancer; oncology; nuclear magnetic resonance; mass spectrometry

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Oncology)

Structure-Based Design of Drugs and Biologically Active Molecules Based on Computer-Aided Drug Discovery

edited by

Cleydson Breno Rodrigues dos Santos

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3126 | Submission Open

Keywords: drug design; virtual screening; bioinformatics; chemoinformatics; quantum chemistry

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Informatics)

How Aging Results in Cognitive Decline: Molecular Mechanisms

edited by Holly Christian Hunsberger

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3103 | Submission Open

Keywords: aging; memory; hippocampus; neurodegeneration; sex; gender; exercise; synapses; metabolism; mitochondria

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Neurobiology)

Investigation of Natural Products as Sources of Bioactive Molecules, 2nd Edition

edited by

Stefania Garzoli

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3049 | Submission Open

Keywords: metabolomic; secondary metabolites; phytochemical analysis; bioactivity; chemical investigation

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

Electrochemistry: Molecular Advances and Challenges

edited by

Miguel A. Esteso

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3015 | Submission Open

Keywords: fundamental electrochemistry; electroanalytical techniques; sensors and biosensors; nano-electrochemistry; electrochemical energy production and storage; environmental electrochemistry

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

Medicinal Mechanisms of Biologically Active Compounds in Cancer

edited by

Karthik Gourishetti

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3012 | Submission Open

Keywords: biologically active compounds; cancer treatment; apoptosis; tumor growth; natural products; oxidative stress

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

Molecular Modelling in Material Science

edited by

Aggelos Avramopoulos

and

Filippos Sofos

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2989 | Submission Open

Keywords: molecular materials; molecular structure; molecular modelling; material design

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Science)

Nanotechnology and Nanomedicine: Approaches, Challenges and Translation for Tissue Regeneration

edited by

Dinesh Kumar Srinivasan

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2978 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanotechnology; bone regeneration; skin regeneration; cardiac tissue regeneration; brain tissue regeneration; drug delivery system; targeted therapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Nanoscience)

New Research on the Biological Activities of Natural Components and Their Application

edited by

Željana Fredotović

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2959 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural compounds; traditional and medicinal plants; biological activities

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

Macro- and Micronutrients in Health and Diseases

edited by

Karolina Orywal

and Mariusz Gryko

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2915 | Submission Open

Keywords: macronutrients; micronutrients; vitamins; macrominerals; trace elements; cancer; obesity; cardiovascular diseases; diabetes; osteoporosis; immune disorders; neurodegenerative diseases

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)

Advances in Molecular Therapeutics for HIV Co-Infections

edited by

Vishwanath Venketaraman

and

Selvakumar Subbian

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2899 | Submission Open

Keywords: HIV co-infections; molecular therapeutics; Mtb; ART; immune responses

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

Recent Research on Biomimetic Chromatography, QSAR and Chemoinformatics in Molecular Modeling and Drug Design

edited by

Małgorzata Janicka

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2834 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomimetic chromatography; QSARs; QRARs; molecular modelling; chemoinformatics; pharmacokinetics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Informatics)

Advancing Occupational Health Through Omics Technologies

edited by

Silvia Vivarelli

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2807 | Submission Open

Keywords: omics technologies; occupational health; biomarkers; personalized risk assessment; workplace exposures; genomics; proteomics; psychosocial factors; disease susceptibility; preventive medicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)

Molecular Advances in Inborn Errors of Immunity

edited by Aleksandra Szczawińska-Popłonyk

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2760 | Submission Open

Keywords: inborn errors of immunity; immune dysregulation; autoimmunity; autoinflammation; organ-specific immunopathology; immunotherapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Immunology)

Pathogenesis, Biomarkers and Therapeutic Perspectives of Ocular Diseases

edited by

Eugenia Piragine

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2759 | Submission Open

Keywords: ocular diseases; dry eye; glaucoma; diabetic retinopathy; macular degeneration; molecular mechanisms; diagnosis; preclinical research; clinical studies; drug therapy; pharmacology

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

Molecular Insights into the Environmental Toxicity of Contaminants and Risk Mitigation Strategies

edited by

Barbara Mognetti

and

Tiziana Cappello

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2718 | Submission Open

Keywords: microplastic toxicity; environmental pollutants; molecular mechanisms; cell metabolic pathways; in vivo; in vitro; and in silico models; pollutant interactions; risk mitigation strategies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Toxicology)

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