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Quantitative Physiology of Mitochondria: Integration of Theory, Computation and High-Throughput Experimentation

edited by

Tsz-Leung To

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 245 | Submission Open

Keywords: mitochondria; systems biology; quantitative physiology; multi-omics; computational modeling; bioenergetics; thermodynamics and kinetics; metabolic networks; physicochemical modeling; virtual cells

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)

Molecular Insights and Innovative Materials in Prosthodontics and Oral Implantology

edited by Ángel-Orión Salgado-Peralvo

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 244 | Submission Open

Keywords: dental implants; dental prosthesis, implant-supported; osseointegration; dental implantation; bone regeneration

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Science)

Metabolic Reprogramming in Cancer: Non-Coding RNAs as Regulators and Biomarkers

edited by

Christos Papaneophytou

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 243 | Submission Open

Keywords: metabolic enzymes; circulating biomarkers; non-coding RNAs; circulating free DNA; liquid biopsy; metabolic reprogramming; artificial intelligence; biomarker discovery; precision medicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)

Genetic and Genomic Regulation for Plant Nematode Resistance

edited by

Sushil Satish Chhapekar

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 240 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional genomics; transcriptomics; genetic regulation; phytopathology; molecular plant–microbe interactions; nematodes; genetic resistance; gene pyramiding/stacking; gene discovery; resistance mechanisms

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

Challenges and Innovation in Neurodegenerative Diseases, 3rd Edition

edited by

King-Ho Cheung

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 238 | Submission Open

Keywords: neurodegenerative diseases; pathogenesis; biomarkers; disease model; natural product; new drug discovery; therapy; machine learning; stem cell therapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Neurobiology)

Treatment Approaches for EGFR-Mutated Lung Cancers

edited by

Busyamas Chewaskulyong

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 236 | Submission Open

Keywords: NSCLC; EGFR TKIs; osimertinib; chemotherapy; EGFR–MET bispecific antibodies; immunotherapy; anti-angiogenesis; resistance mechanisms; ctDNA; brain metastases

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Oncology)

Mechanisms of Carcinogenesis and Cancer Therapeutic Resistance

edited by Ki Lui

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 234 | Submission Open

Keywords: carcinogenesis; therapeutic resistance; tumor microenvironment; cancer genomics; epigenetics; molecular pathways; drug resistance mechanisms; cancer stem cells; targeted therapy; biomarkers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Oncology)

Molecular Mechanisms of Obesity and Metabolic Diseases: 2nd Edition

edited by

Liliya Mihaylova

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 233 | Submission Open

Keywords: molecular pharmacology; molecular mechanisms; obesity; metabolic diseases; metabolic syndrome; type 2 diabetes; atherosclerosis; cardio-metabolic disorders; metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease

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

Arterial Hypertension: Renal Mechanisms, Metabolic Drivers, and Organ-Protective Strategies

edited by Andrea Pio-Abreu

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 232 | Submission Open

Keywords: hypertension; arterial hypertension; renal sodium handling; renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system (RAAS); cardio–kidney–metabolic disorder; renal mechanism; SGLT2 inhibition

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

The Na, K-ATPase in Health and Disease: 2nd Edition

edited by

Liora Shoshani

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 228 | Submission Open

Keywords: Na+,K+-ATPase; α-subunit; β-subunit; γ subunits; FXYD

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)

Chemical Bonds and Molecular Shapes

edited by

SeyedAbdolreza Sadjadi

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 225 | Submission Open

Keywords: chemical bonds; molecular shapes; molecular sciences; atoms and molecules; graphical chemistry

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

Mechanisms of Heavy Metal Toxicity: 4th Edition

edited by

Toshiyuki Kaji

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 223 | Submission Open

Keywords: heavy metal; metal compound; metallothionein; cellular defense mechanism; metal transporter

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Toxicology)

Epigenetic Studies of Mental Illness

edited by

Aron Weller

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 219 | Submission Open

Keywords: epigenetics; methylation; microRNA; anxiety disorders; schizophrenia; eating disorders; PTSD; affective disorders; psychotic disorders; OCD

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Neurobiology)

Emerging Topic in Metal–Organic Framework (MOF) Materials

edited by

Ashok Yadav

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 219 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal–organic frameworks (MOFs); molecular-level engineering; structure–property relationships; transmetalation and ligand design; post-synthetic modification (PSM); redox-active molecular components; defect chemistry and framework dynamics; electrocatalysis and energy conversion; hybrid MOF-polymer/COF systems; mechanistic understanding; mixed-valence frameworks; operational and chemical stability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Science)

Thymus and Its Roles in Immunology

edited by

Hector Cordero

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 218 | Submission Open

Keywords: thymus in health and disease; immunology; T cells; adaptive immunity; age; single-cell RNA sequencing; omics; autoimmunity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Immunology)

Next-Generation Gene Therapy for Cancer: Oncolytic Viruses, Genome Editing, Targeted Delivery Systems and Preclinical Advances

edited by Maria Veronica López

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 217 | Submission Open

Keywords: cancer gene therapy; oncolytic viruses; gene delivery systems; tumor microenvironment; CRISPR and genome editing; biomaterials for gene delivery; hydrogel-based therapeutic platforms; targeted cancer therapies; oncolytic virotherapy; tumor-targeted therapies; translational cancer research

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Oncology)

Molecular Immunology of Animal Venoms: From Toxin–Receptor Interactions to Immune Response Modulation

edited by

Paula Pohl

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 216 | Submission Open

Keywords: animal venoms; molecular immunology; inflammatory responses; immune signaling pathways; venom-derived molecules; omics approaches

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Toxicology)

Protease Inhibitors: Their Impact on Inflammatory Pathologies and Cancer

edited by

Sergio Daishi Sasaki

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 215 | Submission Open

Keywords: protease inhibitors; matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs); cathepsins (cysteine proteases); serine proteases; metastasis and invasion; chronic inflammation; angiogenesis; protease activated receptor (PAR)

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)

The Role of Nutritional Physiology in Modulating Microbial and Immune Homeostasis

edited by

Fernanda Raya-Tonetti

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 213 | Submission Open

Keywords: gut microbiome; nutritional physiology; diet–microbiome interactions; mucosal immunity; intestinal barrier; microbial metabolites; host–microbe interactions; inflammation; infectious diseases; microbiota-targeted therapies

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

Advances in Computational Chemistry for Pharmaceutical Applications

edited by

Pavel Rehak

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 211 | Submission Open

Keywords: drug discovery; ligand design; therapeutics; disease elucidation; identification of drug targets

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Informatics)

Plant-Sourced Functional and Bioactive Compounds—Nature’s Blueprint for Improving Human Well-Being (2nd Edition)

edited by

Dasha Mihaylova

and

Aneta Popova

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 209 | Submission Open

Keywords: plants; antioxidants; phytochemicals; phyto-nutrition; natural products; health enhancing

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

Mechanisms of Glucocorticoid Action in Health and Disease

edited by

Colin Logie

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 208 | Submission Open

Keywords: glucocorticoids; corticosteroids; dexamethasone; prednisolone; triamcinolone acetonide; epigenome; transcriptome; proteome; single cell; epigenetics; chromatin; transcription; RNA decay

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

Natural Macromolecules: Extraction, Characterization, and Advanced Intensification Strategies for Enhanced Production

edited by

Katarzyna Sykłowska-Baranek

and

Kamil Wierzchowski

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 208 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural macromolecules; molecular characterization; biosynthesis pathways; bioactive compounds; secondary metabolites; metabolic engineering; structural biochemistry; biopolymers; in situ extraction; molecular biotechnology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Macromolecules)

Molecular Research on Melanoma

edited by

Nerina Denaro

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 207 | Submission Open

Keywords: pathways; immune resistance; melanoma; circulating biomarkers; vaccines; target therapies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Oncology)

Latest Research in Natural Bioactive Compounds

edited by

Magdalena Paczkowska

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 207 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioactive compounds; natural products; polyphenols; flavonoids; terpenes; alkaloids

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

Molecular Biomarkers for Cardiovascular and Renal Disease Risk Prediction

edited by

Noor Akmal Shareela Ismail

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 205 | Submission Open

Keywords: molecular biomarkers; cardiovascular disease; renal disease; risk prediction; multi-omics; artificial intelligence

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

Mesenchymal Stem Cells and Their Derivatives in Tissue Regeneration

edited by Vladislav Volarevic

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 203 | Submission Open

Keywords: mesenchymal stem cells; exosomes; extracellular vesicles; immunomodulation; tissue regeneration; stem cell-based therapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)

Molecular Basis of Hepatic Encephalopathy: From Experimental to Translational Research

edited by

Omar EL Hiba

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 202 | Submission Open

Keywords: hepatic encephalopathy; chronic liver disease; acute liver disease; neurology; ammonia; astroglia; GABA; therapy; manganese

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

Model for Toxicological Research

edited by

Francesca Maranghi

and

Roberta Tassinari

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 202 | Submission Open

Keywords: SABV; rodent models; phenotypic anchoring; multiomics; 3R principles; toxicological profiles

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Toxicology)

Formation of Chiral Supramolecular Assemblies

edited by Dorota Krasowska

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 198 | Submission Open

Keywords: chiral macromolecules; supramolecular assemblies; helical chirality; molecular recognition; host–guest systems; self-assembly; self-organization; biomolecules; non-bonding interactions

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

Molecular Computational Research on Pharmacological Structure–Efficacy

edited by

Soukayna Baammi

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 197 | Submission Open

Keywords: pharmacological efficacy; structure–activity relationship; drug design; molecular modeling; computational pharmacology; medicinal chemistry; target–ligand interactions; multitarget drugs; translational pharmacology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Informatics)

Advances in Molecular Modeling: Methods, Insights, and Applications

edited by Enrico Pieroni

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 194 | Submission Open

Keywords: molecular interactions; binding kinetics and thermodynamics; free energy landscapes; molecular dynamics; enhanced sampling and metadynamics; computational molecular modeling; material science; biological systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biophysics)

Biosynthesis, Regulation and Applications of Plant Secondary Metabolites

edited by Quanliang Xie

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 189 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant physiology; plant stress tolerance; biotic/abiotic stresses; secondary metabolites; multi-omics integration; functional genes; plant hormones; plant molecular biology; plant resistant mechanism

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

Microbial Biopolymers: Molecular Insights and Functional Innovations

edited by

Tsolanku Sidney Maliehe

and

Ofentse Jacob Pooe

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 187 | Submission Open

Keywords: microbial biopolymers; functional biomaterials; biosynthesis; optimisation; multi-omics; synthetic biology; characterisation; medical and environmental application; metabolic pathway engineering; machine learning-assisted optimisation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Microbiology)

Molecular Engineering for Advanced Energy Materials and Catalytic Systems

edited by

Ye Yuan

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 181 | Submission Open

Keywords: molecular engineering; energy materials; catalytic systems; batteries; supercapacitors; energy conversion; self-assembled monolayers; CO2 utilization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Science)

Adsorption Materials Design and Mechanism of Molecular Interface Interaction

edited by

Jun Wang

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 176 | Submission Open

Keywords: adsorption; adsorption materials; adsorption behavior; adsorption mechanism; interface interaction

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

Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms in Autoimmune Diseases

edited by

Luis M. Amezcua-Guerra

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 174 | Submission Open

Keywords: autoimmune disease; immunological tolerance; T-cell/B-cell dysregulation; innate immunity; cytokine signaling; autoantibody

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Immunology)

Physical Activity and Nutraceuticals as Synergistic Mechanisms for Healthy Aging

edited by

Chiara Porro

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 170 | Submission Open

Keywords: healthy aging; nutraceuticals; cellular senescence; mitochondrial function; oxidative stress; redox balance; autophagy; homeostasis

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

Molecular Pathology Techniques to Define Target Safety Risks for Novel Therapeutic Modalities

edited by Rebecca Kohnken

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 167 | Submission Open

Keywords: molecular pathology; immunohistochemistry; multiplexing; immunofluorescence; high-content imaging; confocal; biologics; therapeutics; target expression; drug safety

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

Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors: Current Evidence and Future Horizons

edited by Roberto Cammarata

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 150 | Submission Open

Keywords: pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors; surgical oncology; PRRT; somatostatin analogues; liver metastases; molecular targeted therapy; biomarkers; WHO grading; functional tumors; minimally invasive surgery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Oncology)

Molecular Design of Electrospun Fibers with Natural Bioactives for Biomedical Application

edited by

Fatma Nur Parın

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 140 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrospun fibers; molecular design; natural bioactives; core-shell nanofibers; functional biomaterials; controlled drug release; wound healing; tissue scaffolds; stimuli-responsive systems; antimicrobial polymers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Science)

Molecular Mechanisms and Therapy of Heart Failure

edited by

Ruth Magaye

submission deadline 10 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1325 | Submission Open

Keywords: heart failure; organ-cross talk; metabolic derangements; molecular mechansims; sex differences

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

Sustainable Bioactives from Plants: From Molecular Function to Fermentation

edited by Zofia Nizioł–Łukaszewska and

Martyna Zagórska-Dziok

submission deadline 10 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1193 | Submission Open

Keywords: agro-industrial by-products; plant-based waste materials; microbial fermentation; biotransformation; molecular characterization; phytochemical profiling; anti-aging activity; dermatological applications

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

Molecular Study on Biofunctional Properties of Plant Bioactives

edited by

Isidora Milosavljevic

and

Jovana N. Novakovic

submission deadline 10 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1150 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant bioactives; bioactive compounds; phytochemicals; molecular mechanisms; oxidative stress; anti-inflammatory activity; therapeutic potential; structure–activity relationship; cell culture models; animal models

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

Multi-Omics Insights into Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases

edited by Alicia Aliena-Valero and María Castelló-Ruiz

submission deadline 10 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 267 | Submission Open

Keywords: multi-omics integration; atherosclerosis; stroke; cerebral small vessel disease (cSVD); heart failure; coronary artery disease

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

Nucleic Acid Therapeutics: From Molecular Mechanisms to Delivery, Manufacturing, and Clinical Translation

edited by

Zongjie Wang

and

Jie Wang

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 184 | Submission Open

Keywords: nucleic acid delivery; nanoparticle delivery systems; intracellular trafficking; endosomal escape; cellular metabolism; immunogenicity; process development

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pharmacology)

RNA Modification Databases and Bioinformatic Tools for Epitranscriptome Research

edited by

Bowen Song

and Yue Wang

submission deadline 17 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 239 | Submission Open

Keywords: epitranscriptomics; RNA modification; bioinformatics; computational tools; biological databases; machine learning; high-throughput sequencing; direct RNA sequencing; multi-omics integration; post-transcriptional regulation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Informatics)

Advancements in Hematology: Molecular Biology and Targeted Therapies

edited by Fabio Stagno and

Stefania Stella

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 22256 | Submission Open

Keywords: hematological disorders; leukemia; lymphoma; anemia; blood malignancies; targeted therapies

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

New Therapies and Strategies in the Treatment of Neurodegenerative Diseases

edited by

Polina Petkova-Kirova

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 21270 | Submission Open

Keywords: neurodegenerative diseases; Alzheimer’s disease; Parkinson’s disease; Huntington’s disease; aging; memory; dementia; motor dysfunction

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

Molecular Precision Medicine: Unraveling Novel Mechanisms and Delivery Strategies in Complex Diseases

edited by

Nuno Vale

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 19008 | Submission Open

Keywords: molecular precision therapeutics; disease biomarkers; novel therapeutic molecules; drug delivery strategies; personalized medicine; bioinformatics; nanotechnology; synthetic biology

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

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