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Advances in Molecular Modeling, Docking and Simulations of Protein Structure, 2nd Edition

edited by

Lorant Janosi

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 10725 | Submission Open

Keywords: molecular modeling; protein structure; molecular mechanisms; protein interactomics; ligand design; peptides; molecular dynamics; molecular docking

(This special issue belongs to the Section Macromolecules)

Molecular Research in Infective Mycobacteria

edited by

Giovanni Stelitano

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 10399 | Submission Open

Keywords: infections; mycobacteria; molecular biology; antimicrobials; bacteria biochemistry

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Microbiology)

Nutrition as a Tool for Modulating Cellular Metabolism

edited by

Francesca Oppedisano

Anna Spagnoletta

and

Salvatore Nesci

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 10371 | Submission Open

Keywords: cell metabolism; mitochondria; ROS; RNS; proliferation and cell death; metabolic pathways; transporters; natural compounds; bioactive molecules; novel foods; metabolic diseases; human pathology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biochemistry)

The Role of Enzymes in Metabolic Processes

edited by

Koichi Fujisawa

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 10274 | Submission Open

Keywords: enzyme; metabolism; glycolysis; mitochondria; kinase; cell growth; carcinogenesis

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

Pathophysiology of Hair Loss

edited by

Kwang-Hyun Park

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 10170 | Submission Open

Keywords: Hair Loss; Pathophysiology; Molecular Mechanisms; Genetic Mutations; Signaling Pathways; Nutrient Interactions; Personalized Therapies; Targeted Drug Delivery

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

The Role of Natural and Synthetic Sulfur Compounds in Human Health and Diseases

edited by

Eugenia Piragine

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 10102 | Submission Open

Keywords: sulfur compounds; sulfur metabolism; hydrogen sulfide; H2S-donors; human health; human disease; nutraceuticals

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

Molecular Recognition and Biosensing

edited by

Longjiao Zhu

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 9654 | Submission Open

Keywords: molecular recognition; biosensor; nanomaterials; aptamer; nucleic acids; sensitivity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biochemistry)

High Resolution Mass Spectrometry in Molecular Sciences: 2nd Edition

edited by

Laszlo Prokai

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 9620 | Submission Open

Keywords: antibodies; astrobiology; biomarkers; drug discovery; drug development; drug metabolism; Fourier transform; glycomics; imaging; ion cyclotron resonance; ion mobility; lipids; lipidomics; mass spectrometry; metabolomics; nucleic acids; Orbitrap; organometallics; polymers; peptides; proteins; proteomics; structural biology; structure elucidation; tandem mass spectrometry; time-of-flight

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biochemistry)

Lymphatic Disorders: From Molecular Mechanisms to Therapies

edited by

Laura Patton

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 9619 | Submission Open

Keywords: lymphoedema; lipedema; matrix; vascular disorder; ultrasound; lacteal; microbiota; intersitial fluid

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

Genetic Research in Neurological Diseases

edited by

Eva Bagyinszky

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 9453 | Submission Open

Keywords: neurodegenerative diseases; genetic risk factor; next-genetation sequencing; genome-wide association studies; disease models

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Neurobiology)

Advanced Research on Nucleic Acids: Therapeutic Potential and Applications, 2nd Edition

edited by

Veronica Esposito

and

Antonella Virgilio

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9398 | Submission Open

Keywords: aptamer; decoy; DNAzyme; ribozyme; siRNA; miRNA; antisense oligonucleotide; antigene strategy; G-quadruplex; triplex

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biochemistry)

Diabetes: Advances in Molecular Research

edited by

Alexandra E. Butler

and

Stephen Atkin

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 9377 | Submission Open

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

Nonalcoholic Liver Disease: Mechanisms, Prevention, and Treatment

edited by

Stefania Grimaudo

and

Rosaria Maria Pipitone

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 9311 | Submission Open

Keywords: MAFLD; MASH; metabolic syndrome; steatosis; lipid droplets; SNPs; GWAS; therapeutc target; fatty liver; steatohepatitis; HCC; EpigEnetics

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

Understanding and Treating Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Related Motor Neuron Diseases

edited by

Patrick Vourc'h

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 9114 | Submission Open

Keywords: neurodegenerative; ALS; motor neuron; genetics; molecular pathways; biomarkers; models; treatments

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Neurobiology)

Insights into Redox Homeostasis and Oxidative Stress

edited by

Dimitrios Kouretas

, Zoi Vasiliki Skaperda and

Fotios Tekos

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8918 | Submission Open

Keywords: oxidative stress; redox homeostasis; redox signaling; reactive oxygen species; oxidative damage; diseases

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pharmacology)

Innovative Therapeutic Approaches in Neuropsychiatric Disorders

edited by Marta Pardo

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 8903 | Submission Open

Keywords: neuropsychiatric disorders; pharmacogenomics; pathophysiology; molecular treatment mechanisms; molecular targets for novel drug development; neurotransmitters; synaptic plasticity; epigenetics

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

Latest Reviews in Molecular Plant Science 2025

edited by

Maoteng Li

and

Jinsong Bao

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8795 | Submission Open

Keywords: gene cloning and gene functional analysis; gene editing; QTL mapping; multi-omics integration analysis; agronomically characteristics; plant development; metabolic pathway; biotic and abiotic stresses

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

Innovations in Polymeric Materials: Exploring Advancements and Applications

edited by

Silvia Vasiliu

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 8581 | Submission Open

Keywords: eco-friendly polymers; nanocomposites; biodegradable polymers; smart materials; polymer recycling; drug delivery systems; biocompatible polymers; food industry; wastewater treatment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Science)

New Perspective on Inflammatory Diseases: Role of Natural Compounds

edited by

Floriana D'Angeli

Carlo Genovese

and

Cristina Russo

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8384 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural compounds; immunomodulatory activity; anti-inflammatory activity; synergistic effect; nanotechnologies; delivery systems; bioinformatic analysis

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

Advances in Synaptic Transmission and Plasticity

edited by

Manuela Dicarlo

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8262 | Submission Open

Keywords: synaptic transmission; synapse; neurotransmitters; synaptic plasticity; memory; learning; neurodegenerative diseases; neuropsychiatric diseases

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Neurobiology)

Cancer Drug Treatment and Cancer Cell Drug Resistance

edited by

Juan Sebastian Yakisich

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7958 | Submission Open

Keywords: cellular plasticity; heterogeneity; combinational chemotherapy; metastasis; tumor relapse; novel targets; drug delivery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pharmacology)

Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms of Plant Responses to Light (Second Edition)

edited by

Qichang Yang

and

Byoung Ryong Jeong

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7632 | Submission Open

Keywords: celluar mechanism; light; molecular mechanism; plant growth; plant development; gene expression; primary and secondary metabolites; photomorphogenesis; photoperiod response; stress resistance; nutrient uptake

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

Molecular Research of Dystonia and Parkinson’s Disease

edited by

Ryoma Morigaki

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7594 | Submission Open

Keywords: dystonia; Parkinson’ s disease; molecular mechanism; molecular pathology; cell biology; genetic predisposition to disease; physiopathology; neural plasticity; animal models; biomedical translational science

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

Type 2 Diabetes: Molecular Pathophysiology and Treatment

edited by

Edit Szabó

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7330 | Submission Open

Keywords: type 2 diabetes mellitus and comorbidity; bioinformatics; molecular pathways; genetic background; biomarkers; novel therapies

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

Molecular Basis and Advances of Targeted Therapy for Breast Cancer: Second Edition

edited by

Nicoletta Cordani

and

Manfioletti Guidalberto

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7328 | Submission Open

Keywords: breast cancer; targeted therapy; cancer therapy; resistance; epigenetic modulations

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Oncology)

The Role of Neurons in Human Health and Disease—3rd Edition

edited by

Yasemin M. Akay

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7134 | Submission Open

Keywords: brain; nervous system; neurons; immune system; human health and disease

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Neurobiology)

Advances in Targeting Macrophages in Immunotherapy

edited by Vinod Nadella

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 7097 | Submission Open

Keywords: tumor-associated macrophages; tumor microenvironment; tumor immunology; carcinogenesis; macrophage repolarization; checkpoint inhibitor; immunotherapy; nanomaterials; metabolic reprogramming; epigenetics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Immunology)

Integrated Approaches, Molecular Mechanism and Therapies in Ocular Surface Diseases

edited by

Caterina Gagliano

Marco Zeppieri

and

Mario Damiano Toro

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6892 | Submission Open

Keywords: ocular surface diseases; dry eye; corneal ulcers; persistent epithelial defects; blood-derived products; blood-based therapies

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

Regulatory Mechanisms of Development and Abiotic Stress Response by Transcriptional Regulators in Plants: 2nd Edition

edited by

Yong-Hwan Moon

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6706 | Submission Open

Keywords: transcriptional regulator; transcription activation; transcription factor; transcription repression; plant development; abiotic stress response; epigenetic regulation; genome-wide analysis

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

Molecular Insights into Multiple Sclerosis

edited by Yoshio Bando

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6650 | Submission Open

Keywords: multiple sclerosis; molecular mechanism; pathogenesis; biomarkers; therapeutic targets

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Neurobiology)

Cytochrome P450 Mechanism and Reactivity

edited by

Samuel De Visser

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6330 | Submission Open

Keywords: enzyme function; enzyme catalysis; bioengineering; inorganic reaction mechanisms; enzyme inhibition

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biochemistry)

Nanoparticles in Molecular Pharmaceutics

edited by

Qingxin Mu

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6301 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoparticles; molecular pharmaceutics; drug delivery; nanomedicine; nanoformulation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Nanoscience)

Nanomedicine in Gene Therapy and Immunotherapy

edited by

Ruosen Xie

and Ruixuan Gao

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6275 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomedicine; drug delivery; gene delivery; genome editing; immunotherapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Immunology)

Wnt/β-Catenin Signaling in Cancer

edited by

Teresa Catalano

and

Gitana Maria Aceto

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 6170 | Submission Open

Keywords: Wnt/β -catenin pathway; tumors; gene expression; molecular targets; tumor microenvironment; carcinogenesis and metastasis; biomarkers; therapeutic approaches

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Oncology)

Voltage-Gated Ion Channels and Human Diseases

edited by María A. Gandini

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6136 | Submission Open

Keywords: channelopathies; voltage gated-ion channels; human diseases; mutations; calcium; sodium; potassium

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biophysics)

Therapeutic Targets in Pancreatic Cancer: 2nd Edition

edited by

Dorota Lubgan

Nathalie Britzen-Laurent

and

Benjamin Frey

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6076 | Submission Open

Keywords: pancreatic cancer; translational research; therapeutic targets and novel interventional strategies; mechanisms of anti-tumor reactions; biomarkers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Oncology)

Anticancer and Chemopreventive Activity of Natural Products and Its Derivatives

edited by

Magdalena Bartnik

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5999 | Submission Open

Keywords: coumarins; coumarin derivatives; anticancer activity; chemopreventive activity; therapy adjuvant; mechanism of action; in vitro and in vivo studies; molecular research; metabolic pathway; phytochemicals; natural products; apoptosis; bioactivity assessment; chemical composition; therapeutic targets

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

New Insight into Extracellular Vesicles in Proliferative Diseases

edited by Sergio Esquivel-Ruiz

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5875 | Submission Open

Keywords: proliferation; extracellular vesicles; intercellular communication; vesicle cargo; therapeutic applications; biomarkers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Immunology)

Neuroinflammation: Advancements in Pathophysiology and Therapies (2nd Edition)

edited by

David Martín-Hernández

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5842 | Submission Open

Keywords: neuroinflammation; CNS diseases; pathophysiology; therapeutic strategies; pharmacological treatments; neurological disorders; neurodegenerative diseases; cardiovascular diseases; psychiatric disorders

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Neurobiology)

Targeting Metabolic Reprogramming: From Pathogenesis to Therapeutic Strategies

edited by

Beatriz García-Díaz

Alejandro Escamilla

and

Raquel Sanchez-Varo

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5762 | Submission Open

Keywords: metabolism; therapy; mitochondria; pathogenesis; bioenergetics

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

The Molecular Link Between Nutrition and Obesity

edited by

Elena Azzini

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5749 | Submission Open

Keywords: hormonal regulation; chronic low-grade inflammation; nutrient sensing pathways; gut microbiota

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

Advancing Neurological Disorders via Computational Neuroscience and Neural Networks

edited by

Elnaz Pashaei

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5717 | Submission Open

Keywords: neurological disorders; neuroimaging analysis; biomarker identification; computational neuroscience; machine learning; brain aging

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Informatics)

Advances in Research on Antifungal Resistance

edited by Anna Tomova

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5594 | Submission Open

Keywords: antifungal resistance; antifungal therapy; drug discovery; molecular mechanisms

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Microbiology)

Preclinical and Translational Research in Thyroid Cancer

edited by

Marialuisa Appetecchia

and

Giulia Puliani

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5585 | Submission Open

Keywords: thyroid cancers; pathogenesis; molecular bases of thyroid cancer; precision medicine; gender medicine

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

Advances in Gastrointestinal Disease: Exploring the Interplay Between Inflammation, Autoimmunity, and Cancer

edited by Spyridon Siakavellas and

Stavros P. Papadakos

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5554 | Submission Open

Keywords: gastrointestinal disease; inflammation; autoimmunity; gut microbiota

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

New Molecular Insights into Ischemia/Reperfusion: 2nd Edition

edited by

Moo-Ho Won

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5542 | Submission Open

Keywords: vital organs; ischemic injury; cell and organ dysfunction; oxidative stress; inflammation; excitotoxicity

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

A Commemorative Issue in Honor of Professor Peter A. Ward: World Expert in Sepsis

edited by Peter Ward

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5468 | Submission Open

Keywords: sepsis; neutrophils; macrophages; histones; chemical modifications; apoptosis; complement factors

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

From Nature to Medicine: Exploring Natural Products for New Therapies

edited by

Alejandro Madrid

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5352 | Submission Open

Keywords: secondary metabolites; flavonoids; terpenes; hemisynthetic compounds; cytotoxic activity; antimicrobial activity; antioxidant activity; natural products; essential oil; resinous exudate

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pharmacology)

Lipid Metabolism and Biomarkers in Neural and Cardiometabolic Health

edited by

Elena Vianello

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5344 | Submission Open

Keywords: lipid species; cardiovascular health; neural health; inflammation; cardiac biomarkers; neural biomarkers

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

Allergic Diseases: Molecular Insights into Immunotherapy

edited by Stefania Nicola

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5270 | Submission Open

Keywords: component resolved diagnosis; allergen immunotherapy; molecular diagnostic; basophil activation test; anaphylaxis; allergy diagnosis; in vitro tests; in vivo tests; skin prick test

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Immunology)

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