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Molecular Pharmacology of Medicinal Plants

edited by

Bruno Eto

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4931 | Submission Open

Keywords: medicinal plants; drug development; molecular pharmacology; clinical phytopharmacology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pharmacology)

Biosynthesis of Phytochemicals and Their Applications in Novel Drug Lead Development

edited by

Piotr Szymczyk

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4911 | Submission Open

Keywords: biosynthesis of phytochemicals in plants; phytochemical isolation; phytochemical structure; animal and human protein targets of phytochemicals; chemical derivatives of phytochemicals

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pharmacology)

Molecular Research on Type 1 Diabetes and Its Complications: 2nd Edition

edited by

Jolanta Neubauer-Geryk

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4830 | Submission Open

Keywords: type 1 diabetes mellitus; diabetic microangiopathy; diabetic macroangiopathy; continuous glucose monitoring; experimental diabetic models; biomarkers; endothelium dysfunction; diabetes-related diseases; comorbidities; pregnancy; pathophysiology; metabolic syndrome; treatment; precision medicine

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

Molecular Diagnosis in Cardiovascular Diseases

edited by Calogera Pisano,

Carmela Rita Balistreri

and Giuseppe Raffa

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4772 | Submission Open

Keywords: cardiac diseases; molecular diagnosis; aortopathy; aneurysm; dissection; heart failure

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

The Role of Autoimmunity in Multiple Sclerosis and Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder

edited by Yang Mao-Draayer

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 4738 | Submission Open

Keywords: multiple sclerosis (MS); neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD); myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated disease (MOGAD); immunomodulatory; neuroprotection; neuroregeneration; biomarker; imaging

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Neurobiology)

Molecular Mechanism of Extracellular Vesicles in Human Diseases

edited by Eszter Ágnes Tóth

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 4720 | Submission Open

Keywords: extracellular vesicles; intercellular communication; disease pathophysiology; biomarkers; nanoscience; biomolecular interactions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)

Research on Gene Mutations in Cancer and Chronic Diseases

edited by Adam Szpechciński

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4689 | Submission Open

Keywords: germline and somatic mutation; pathogenesis of cancer and chronic diseases; molecular techniques for gene mutation detection; biomarkers; molecular diagnostics; bioinformatics

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

Sperm Oxidative Stress and Male Infertility

edited by

Kamil Gill

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4645 | Submission Open

Keywords: oxidative stress; antioxidant system; free radical scavengers; sperm DNA oxidation; sperm DNA fragmentatio; antioxidant therapy; male infertility; male oxidative stress infertility

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)

Essential Molecules in Life: Regulation, Defense, and Longevity, 2nd Edition

edited by

Eva E. Rufino Palomares

Amalia Pérez-Jiménez

and

José Antonio Lupiáñez

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4600 | Submission Open

Keywords: glucose metabolism and its regulation; enzimology and kinetics; metabolism and evolution; cell growth; protein synthesis and degradation; cell proliferation and apoptosis; cancer; metastasis and angiogenesis; oxidative stress; genomic; proteomic and metab

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Immunology)

Advanced Research on Enzymes in Biocatalysis

edited by

Simona Varriale

Samuel De Visser

and

Salvatore Fusco

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 4570 | Submission Open

Keywords: biocatalysis; bioprocess; enzyme immobilization; enzyme production; response surface methodology (RSM); enzymatic-assisted extraction; enzymatic-catalyzed synthesis; enzyme modelling; bioreactor; bioconversion; cascade biocatalysis; enzymatic kinetic; enzyme engineering; ultrasound-assisted enzymatic reaction; directed evolution; machine learning-assisted enzyme engineering; waste-to-value bioprocesses

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biochemistry)

Advancements in Hematology: Molecular Biology and Targeted Therapies

edited by Fabio Stagno and

Stefania Stella

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4567 | Submission Open

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

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

Non-Coding RNA in Physiology and Pathophysiology: Second Edition

edited by Maria Rosaria Tumolo

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4563 | Submission Open

Keywords: microRNA; long non-coding RNA; circular RNA; epigenetics; musculoskeletal pain; cardiovascular disease; metabolic disease; nervous system disorders; cancer; aging

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)

Roles of Lipid Rafts in the Regulation of Cellular Processes and Diseases

edited by

Kohji Kasahara

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 4423 | Submission Open

Keywords: lipid rafts; glycosphingolipid; ganglioside; sphingomyelin; cholesterol; GPI-anchored proteins; caveolae; detergent-resistant membrane; signal transduction; disease

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biochemistry)

Artificial Intelligence and Computer-Aided Design: Molecular Simulation Technology in Exploring Bioactive Compounds for Health Promotion

edited by

Baojun Xu

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4363 | Submission Open

Keywords: molecular simulation; bioactive compounds; molecular docking; molecular dynamics; quantum mechanics; functional mechanisms

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

Recent Research of Nanomaterials in Molecular Science: 2nd Edition

edited by

Giovanna Iezzi

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4331 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; medical research; synthesis and characterization; molecular formula; molecular dynamics; molecular imaging; cell signaling; cellular metabolism; tissue regeneration; biocompatibility; molecular biology; nanomedicine; functional nanomaterials; drug and gene delivery; tissue engineering; cancer therapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Nanoscience)

Marine Natural Compounds: Biotechnological Potential and Pharmacological Targets

edited by

Elena Leychenko

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4206 | Submission Open

Keywords: marine natural compounds; structure elucidation; biologic activity; structure-activity relationships; biosynthesis; biotechnology; pharmacology

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

Molecular Research in Asthma and Allergy

edited by

Sylwia Smolińska

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4171 | Submission Open

Keywords: asthma; allergy; molecular mechanisms; exposome; treatment

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

Osteoimmunology: Interactions of the Bone and Immune System

edited by

Galliera Emanuela Rita

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 4121 | Submission Open

Keywords: osteoimmunology markers; bone infection; inflammation and bone; immune response and bone; diagnostic and prognostic markers; bone remodeling; osteoclasts; immune-mediated bone diseases; bone– immune interface

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Immunology)

Molecular Mechanisms of Neutrophil Extracellular Traps (Nets) in Human Diseases

edited by Eisuke F. Sato

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 4063 | Submission Open

Keywords: neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs); neutrophils; inflammation; autoimmune diseases; cardiovascular diseases; tumor metastasis; thrombosis; molecular mechanisms; disease progression; therapeutic targets

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

New Advances in Metabolic Engineering and Synthetic Biology of Yeasts

edited by

Justyna Ruchała

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 4013 | Submission Open

Keywords: yeast metabolic engineering; synthetic biology; CRISPR-Cas9; metabolic pathways; bio-based chemicals; bioprocess engineering; yeast strain optimization; industrial biotechnology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Microbiology)

Molecular Research of Gut Microbiota in Human Health and Diseases

edited by

Juan Francisco Martínez-Blanch

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3981 | Submission Open

Keywords: gut microbiota; gut metabolites; gastroenterology; microbiology; inflammation; human diseases

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Microbiology)

Omics-Driven Unveiling of the Structure and Function of Nanoparticles

edited by

Elva Morretta

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3978 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoparticles; nanotechnology; drug delivery; protein corona; proteomics; nano-proteomics; matabolomics; lipidomics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biophysics)

Gut Microbiome Stability in Health and Disease

edited by

Tomomi Kuwahara

and Yoshitohi Ogura

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3967 | Submission Open

Keywords: gut microbiome stability; immune system; epithelial cell; mucous layer; antibiotics; diet; inflammatory bowel disease; gut microbial metabolites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Microbiology)

Immune Mechanisms and Biomarkers in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus—Second Edition

edited by

Ioannis Parodis

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3810 | Submission Open

Keywords: systemic lupus erythematosus; lupus nephritis; neuropsychiatric lupus; autoimmunity; biomarkers; B lymphocyte; interferons

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Immunology)

Advances in Stem Cell-Based Regenerative Medicine for Renal Disorders

edited by In-Yong Kim

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3784 | Submission Open

Keywords: chronic kidney disease; acute kidney injury; stem cells; regenerative medicine; stem cell therapy; cellular reprogramming; cell transplantation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)

Brain-Body Interactions in Mental Disorders: Molecular Mechanisms and Therapeutics

edited by Yan-Xue Xue

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3755 | Submission Open

Keywords: mental disorders; brain– body interactions; neural mechanisms; therapeutics

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

Antimicrobial Resistology: A New Approach in the Fight Against Antimicrobial Resistance

edited by

Ziad Daoud

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3725 | Submission Open

Keywords: antimicrobial resistance; resistology; ESBL; AmpC; carbapenem resistance; one health

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pharmacology)

The Extracellular Matrix in Physiopathology

edited by

Eric Huet

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3627 | Submission Open

Keywords: extracellular matrix; glycosaminoglycans; matrix metalloproteinases; tissue remodeling; cell interactions; physiopathology

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

Molecular Diagnosis and Treatment of Colorectal Cancer

edited by Steven T. Brower and Robert Pergolizzi

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3545 | Submission Open

Keywords: colorectal cancer; biomarkers; epigenetics; targeted therapy; chemoresistance; personalized cancer therapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Oncology)

Cutting-Edge Innovations in Molecular and Nanoscale Engineering for Energy Applications

edited by

Mohammad R. Thalji

and

Farzaneh Mahmoudi

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3543 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanostructured electrode materials; energy storage; energy conversion; energy materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Science)

Drug Therapy of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

edited by Dionysis Nikolopoulos

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3508 | Submission Open

Keywords: systemic lupus erythematosus; treatment; drugs; tailored strategies; precision medicine; biologics; cell therapy; randomized clinical trials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pharmacology)

Progress in the Use of Graphene and Graphene-Like Materials in Various Applications

edited by Piotr Kamedulski

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3448 | Submission Open

Keywords: graphene; porous carbons; carbon-based materials; 3D graphene; graphene exfoliation; nanotubes; nanomaterials; N-rich nano-porous carbon matrixes; N-rich activated carbons; carbon molecular sieves; hybrid materials; medical applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Science)

Advances in Structural and Functional Properties of G-Quadruplexes and Aptamers

edited by

Antonella Virgilio

Veronica Esposito

and

Aldo Galeone

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3448 | Submission Open

Keywords: G-quadruplex structure; aptamer; DNAzyme; catalytic G-quadruplexes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)

Functional Genomics of Insects: Unraveling Genetic Mechanisms and Applications

edited by

Bin Li

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3434 | Submission Open

Keywords: genomics; comparative genomics; gene regulation networks; developmental biology; metamorphosis; vector biology; insecticide resistance mechanisms; insect– plant interactions; environmental adaptation

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

Erythrocyte Cell Death: Molecular Insights

edited by

Anton Tkachenko

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3369 | Submission Open

Keywords: cell death signaling; eryptosis; erythrocyte senescence; erythrocytes; necroptosis; regulated cell death

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)

Recent Advances in Osteoarthritis Pathways and Biomarker Research

edited by

Előd Ernő Nagy

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3349 | Submission Open

Keywords: osteoarthritis; low-grade inflammation; cartilage chondrocyte; synovial membrane; synovial fluid; subchondral bone; biomarkers

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

New Advances in Neuroscience: Molecular Biological Insights

edited by

Palsamy Periyasamy

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3307 | Submission Open

Keywords: neurodegenerative diseases; neurodevelopmental disorders; neurohiv; drug abuse; neuropharmacology; epigenetics; exosomes; inflammasomes; biomarkers; gene therapy; stem cell therapy; deep brain stimulation; Alzheimer’ s disease; Parkinson’ s disease; Huntington’ s disease; autism spectrum disorder; ADHD; dyslexia; neuroinflammation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Neurobiology)

Molecular Forensics and the Genetic Foundations of Forensic Biology

edited by

Laura Caine

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3213 | Submission Open

Keywords: molecular forensics; forensic genetics; epigenetics; biological fluid identification; forensic microbiology; sexual assault

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)

Skin Microbiome and Skin Health: Molecular Interactions

edited by

Terenzio Cosio

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3199 | Submission Open

Keywords: skin microbiota; human disease; human health; omics; microbiota– host interactions; microbiota manipulation; microbiota; virota; inflammatory diseases; dysbiosis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Immunology)

Molecular Mechanisms and Targeted Regulation of Autoimmune Diseases

edited by

Davide Raineri

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3198 | Submission Open

Keywords: autoimmunity; autoimmune diseases; multiple sclerosis; rheumatoid arthritis; lupus; type 1 diabetes; inflammatory bowel disease; biomarkers; immune cells; signaling molecules

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

New Advances in Cervical Cancer and Its Therapy

edited by Ilaria Cuccu and

Violante Di Donato

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3124 | Submission Open

Keywords: cervical cancer; cervical cancer surgery; fertility-sparing techniques; targeted therapy; immunotherapy; immune checkpoint inhibitors; DNA damage repair inhibitors; antibody– drug conjugates; precision medicine; oncological outcomes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Oncology)

Inflammation in Pregnancy and Childbirth

edited by

Małgorzata Szczuko

and Maciej Ziętek

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3109 | Submission Open

Keywords: pregnancy; labor; eicosanoid; chronic inflammation; cytokines; intestinal dysbiosis; mitogen-activated protein kinase; nuclear factor kappa-light-enhancer-activated B cell; maresins; resolvins and protectins

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Immunology)

Molecular and Cellular Aspects of Breast Cancer Metastasis

edited by

Hideki Furuya

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3098 | Submission Open

Keywords: precision medicine; omics-based discovery research (genomics; proteomics; transcriptomics; and radiomics); non-invasive test; liquid biopsy; first-in-class medications

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

Crop Stress Biology and Molecular Breeding: 5th Edition

edited by

Youxiong Que

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2995 | Submission Open

Keywords: biotic and abiotic stress; variety improvement; crop stress biology; molecular breeding; biological basis; signal transduction pathway; agronomic traits; excellent germplasm

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

Melanoma: Molecular Mechanism and New Agents for Prevention and Therapy

edited by

M. Letizia Motti

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2938 | Submission Open

Keywords: melanoma; therapy resistance; melanoma microenvironment (MME); melanoma plasticity; epigenetic mechanism; predictive markers; prognostic markers; extracellular vesicles; molecular therapy; natural molecules

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Oncology)

Current Developments in Glioblastoma Research and Therapy: 2nd Edition

edited by

Aleksandra Majchrzak-Celińska

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2929 | Submission Open

Keywords: diagnostic; prognostic and predictive biomarkers of glioblastoma; ways to target glioma stem cells; targeting glioblastoma-related signaling pathways; epigenetics of glioblastoma; treatment resistance mechanisms; novel treatment options for glioblastoma; combinatorial therapies; immunotherapy; nanotherapy; the application of CRISPR/Cas9 in glioma research; molecular testing of long-term glioblastoma survivors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Neurobiology)

Modulating the Niche: Targeting the Tumor Microenvironment for Enhanced Therapy

edited by

Dong Min Lee

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2894 | Submission Open

Keywords: microenvironment dynamics; immune modulation; biomarker discovery; tumor microenvironment; extracellular matrix; cancer therapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Oncology)

CRISPR/Cas Systems and Genome Editing—3rd Edition

edited by

Dmitry Karpov

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2839 | Submission Open

Keywords: CRISPR/Cas; bacterial argonauts; transcription regulation; genome editing; genome editing tools

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

Micro(nano) Plastics and Estrogens as Endocrine Disruptors Meet the Female Reproductive System, Breast and Colon: What Is Going On?

edited by

Anna Maria Giuseppina Poma

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2821 | Submission Open

Keywords: micro(nano) plastics; estrogens; endocrine disruptors; female reproductive system; breast; colon

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)

The Molecular Network, Key Biomarkers, and Therapeutic Targets in Colorectal Cancer

edited by

Katharina M. Robertson

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2804 | Submission Open

Keywords: inflammation; metabolism; tumor-associated macrophages; tumor microenvironment; early-onset colorectal cancer; colorectal neoplasms; obesity; immunotherapy; epigenetics; cytokines; microbiome

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

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