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Molecular Research in Protein–Ligand Interactions

edited by

Qiaomei Sun

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1524 | Submission Open

Keywords: interaction; protein–ligand; computer simulation; docking; molecular simulation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biochemistry)

Molecular Biology on Environmental Microorganisms

edited by

Mariusz Cycoń

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1508 | Submission Open

Keywords: environmental microbiology; metagenomics; microbial interactions; phage–host dynamics; horizontal gene transfer; biogeochemical cycles; antimicrobial resistance; single-cell methods; microbiome engineering; environmental biotechnology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Microbiology)

AIEgens in Action: Design, Mechanisms, and Emerging Applications

edited by

Arkadiusz Matwijczuk

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1501 | Submission Open

Keywords: fluorescence effects; photophysical properties of small molecules; ion detection; molecular spectroscopy; various nanoparticle-based additives; fluorescent and phosphorescent phenomena in solvents, amorphous states, and crystals; quantum-mechanical calculations for molecular systems and compositions (DFT, TD-DFT); molecular aggregation influencing fluorescence and phosphorescence properties of tested systems

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

Decoding the Microbial Influence on Host Gene Expression

edited by

Damian Kołat

and

Mateusz Kciuk

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1495 | Submission Open

Keywords: microbiota; host; gene expression; in silico; bioinformatics; in vitro; in vivo

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Microbiology)

State-of-the-Art Electrochemical Reaction Technologies

edited by

Cornelia Bandas

and

Carmen Lǎzǎu

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1479 | Submission Open

Keywords: energy storage; electrochemical sensors; electrocatalysis; supercapacitors; molecular electrochemistry

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

Molecular Advances in Heart Disease: Genomics and Bioinformatics of Heart Research—2nd Edition

edited by Justyna Fert-Bober

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1423 | Submission Open

Keywords: heart disease; cardiovascular disease; coronary artery disease (CAD); heart attack; heart failure; arrhythmia (abnormal heart rhythms); valve disease; high blood pressure; congenital heart conditions; inherited heart conditions; fibrosis; pathobiology of fibrosis; aging; chronic inflammation; inflammatory and cardiovascular diseases; myocarditis; extracellular matrix biology

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

Animal Reproductive Biology and Genetic Breeding

edited by Chang Wu and Fangzhou Hu

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1399 | Submission Open

Keywords: genetic breeding; genetic variation; phenotype analysis; reproductive barrier; hybridization; multomics analysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)

Advances in Dendritic Cell-Based Immunotherapy of Cancer

edited by Helena Haque Chowdhury and Matjaz Jeras

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1392 | Submission Open

Keywords: DC-based immunotherapy of cancer; immunostimulatory dendritic cell (DC) generation; dosage and routes of DC administration; body distribution of DCs post-application; frequency and duration of DC applications; tumour immunosuppressive mechanisms’ modulation; combinatorial DC-based anticancer immunotherapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Immunology)

New Optical, Electrical, and Thermal Materials: Recent Advances and Challenges

edited by Luyi Zou

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1354 | Submission Open

Keywords: optical materials; electrical materials; thermal materials; molecular structure; molecular composition; structural performance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Science)

Recent Research on Natural Compounds in Cancer Treatment and Prevention

edited by

Katarzyna Lubecka-Gajewska

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1352 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural compounds; bioactive phytochemicals; anticancer therapy; chemoprevention

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Oncology)

The Role of Diet in Lipid and Lipoprotein Metabolism

edited by

Kyung-Hyun Cho

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1347 | Submission Open

Keywords: dyslipidemia; hypertension; diabetes; dementia

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

Recent Advances in Brain Tumor Research and Treatment

edited by

Daniele Armocida

and

Davide Barbagallo

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1333 | Submission Open

Keywords: brain tumor; gliomas; brain metastases; translational research; molecular biology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Oncology)

Fractalkine (CX3CL1) and Its Chemoattractant and Adhesion Molecule Properties in Health and Disease, 2nd Edition

edited by Dariusz Szukiewicz

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1331 | Submission Open

Keywords: fractalkine; transmembrane fractalkine; soluble fractalkine; fractalkine receptor; CX3CL1-CX3CR1 signaling; inflammation; chemokine; cell adhesion; chemotaxis; immune response; angiogenesis; implantation; atherosclerosis; carcinogenesis

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

Pregnancy-Related Complications: Molecular Pathogenesis and Therapeutic Strategies

edited by

Alicia E. Damiano

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1330 | Submission Open

Keywords: pregnancy-related complications; placental dysfunction; maternal-fetal communication; extracellular vesicles; translational research; biomarkers

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

Advances in Research of Estrogen Receptors in Health and Diseases

edited by

Maciej Iek Skrzypczak

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1290 | Submission Open

Keywords: estrogen receptors; physiology; pathobiology; cancer; benign diseases and disorders

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biochemistry)

Molecular Insight into Oral Health: Disease and Medicine

edited by Norio Sogawa

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1264 | Submission Open

Keywords: oral health; disease; molecular medicine

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

Chemical Tools for Microbial Functionalization: Bridging Organic Chemistry and Biotechnology

edited by Stefania Cicco and

Danilo Vona

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 1239 | Submission Open

Keywords: organometallic biochemistry; green chemistry; bioorthogonal; living polymers; living functionalization; hybrid materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Microbiology)

Protein-Targeted Therapeutics: Functional Modulation in Disease Pathways

edited by

Sung-Kun (Sean) Kim

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1228 | Submission Open

Keywords: protein-targeted therapeutics; proteins inhibitors; ligand binding; conformational changes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biochemistry)

Structure, Properties, and Applications of Carbon Materials

edited by

Javier Arcibar-Orozco

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1223 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon-based structures; diamonds; carbon quantum dots; carbon composites; graphene; nanotubes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Science)

Systems Approaches to Diabetic Complications

edited by

Paola Pontrelli

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1210 | Submission Open

Keywords: diabetes; diabetic complications; molecular mechanisms; precision medicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)

Endothelial Cells in Vascular Health and Immunity

edited by

Junjie Yang

and Xianming Zhang

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1163 | Submission Open

Keywords: endothelial cells; vascular health; cardiovascular disease; kidney disease; lung injury; inflammation; regenerative medicine; molecular therapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biochemistry)

Plant Epigenetic Memory Under Abiotic Stress

edited by

Md Mezanur Rahman

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1132 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant epigenetics; epigenetic memory; abiotic stress; DNA methylation; histone modification; chromatin remodeling; transgenerational inheritance; stress-responsive genes

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

Natural Products in Immune Regulation

edited by

Wansu Park

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1095 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural products; immune responses; immunomodulatory therapies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Immunology)

Early Diagnosis and Advanced Therapies of Genetic Disorders

edited by

Milen Velinov

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1095 | Submission Open

Keywords: genetic disorders; rare diseases; disease diagnostics; therapeutic targets; gene variants

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

Tumor Viruses: Infection, Carcinogenesis, and Treatment

edited by

Sherif T.S. Hassan

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1092 | Submission Open

Keywords: tumor viruses; viral oncogenesis; EBV, HPV, KSHV, HBV, HCV, HTLV-1, and MCPyV; virus-associated cancers; merging oncoviruses; viral latency; immune evasion; antiviral therapy; immunotherapy; cancer vaccines; gene-editing technologies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Microbiology)

Current Research on Phenolic Profiles and Anti-Inflammatory Activities of Plants

edited by Chi-Rei Wu and Li-Wei Lin

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1080 | Submission Open

Keywords: plants; phenolic profiles; inflammation; cardiovascular disorders; cancer; diabetes; neurodegenerative disorders

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

Molecular Research in Renal Endocrinology

edited by

Natalija Filipović

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1066 | Submission Open

Keywords: renin–angiotensin system; natriuretic peptides; calcitriol; erythropoietin; prostaglandins; endothelins; adrenomedullin

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

Solid Tumors: From Molecular Mechanisms to Targeted Therapies

edited by

Silvia Pomella

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1034 | Submission Open

Keywords: solid tumors; cancer molecular mechanisms; oncogenic signaling pathways; epigenetic regulation; tumor microenvironment; molecular biomarkers; targeted therapies; precision oncology; drug resistance; translational cancer research

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Oncology)

MicroRNAs as Biomarkers in Chronic Diseases

edited by

Xiao Wang

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1021 | Submission Open

Keywords: microRNA; biomarker; chronic diseases; cancer; cardiovascular diseases; psychiatric conditions

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

Health-Promoting Benefits of Natural Products and Functional Foods, 2nd Edition

edited by

Emad Al-Dujaili

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 977 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural products; functional foods; health promotion; nutrigenomics; evidence-based preventive healthcare; phytochemicals; biomarkers; chronic diseases

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

New Research on Toxicology Research Models

edited by

Cláudia Maria Rosa Ribeiro

and

María Carolina Rocha-Pereira

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 931 | Submission Open

Keywords: contaminants of emerging concern; aquatic organisms; in vitro; in vivo; mammalian approaches; mechanisms of toxicity; environmental risk assessment; one health

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Toxicology)

Bioinformatics Analysis of Single Cell and Spatial Multi-Omics

edited by Fahong Yu

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 927 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioinformatics; single-cell omics; spatial multi-omics; matabolomics; genomics; transcriptomics; proteomics; next-generation sequencing techniques

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Informatics)

Cognitive Aging: Molecular Perspectives

edited by

Igor Y. Iskusnykh

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 925 | Submission Open

Keywords: brain; neuron; aging; neurodegeneration; cognitive neuroscience; inflammation; regeneration; behavioral neuroscience; pharmacology; brain disorders

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

Roots, Transporters, and Signals: Molecular Insights into Plant Mineral Nutrition and Heavy Metals Stress

edited by

Alessio Aprile

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 912 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant mineral nutrition; heavy metals; toxic element; transporter; signaling pathway

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

Molecular Interactions at Biomaterial Interfaces

edited by

Ian A. Nicholls

and

Per Nilsson

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 900 | Submission Open

Keywords: biocompatibility; biomaterial; surface-biomolecule interaction; surface science; material science

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biophysics)

Crucial Role of Intestinal Barriers and Their Impact on the Gut–Brain Axis in Health and Disease: Addressing Future Therapies

edited by

Elzbieta M. Sajdel-Sulkowska

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 877 | Submission Open

Keywords: age; brain–gut microbiota axis; intestinal barrier; fetal; gender; sex

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)

Plant Responses to Abiotic Stress: Mechanisms and Adaptations

edited by

Shalini Tiwari

and

Lam-Son Phan Tran

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 874 | Submission Open

Keywords: salinity stress; heat and cold stress; oxidative stress; signal transduction; stress-responsive genes; antioxidant defence mechanisms; hormonal regulation; molecular adaptation; epigenetic regulation; plant-microbe interaction; crop improvement; stress-resilient plants

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

Carbon Fiber, Carbon Nanofiber for Composites: Synthesis, Processing, Molecular Structure, Characterization, and Application

edited by Tridung Ngo

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 872 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon fiber; carbon nanofiber; nanotube; carbon fiber composites; synthesis; advanced manufacturing; characterization; recent advancements; applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Science)

New Therapies for CNS Diseases Targeting Biogenic Amines and Their Receptors

edited by

Dorota Łażewska

and

Anna Stasiak

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 872 | Submission Open

Keywords: neurotransmitters; biogenic amines; receptors; ligands (antagonists, agonists, inverse agonists, biased ligands); neurodegenerative diseases (e.g., Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease); neuroinflammation; CNS cancers; autoimmune disease (e.g., multiple sclerosis); neurological diseases; mental illness (schizophrenia, depression); epilepsy; pain; in vitro studies; in silico studies (ADMET, molecular modelling); in vivo studies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Neurobiology)

Molecular Insights into Innovative Materials and Procedures for Implant and Prosthodontics

edited by

Margherita Tumedei

and

Massimo Del Fabbro

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 844 | Submission Open

Keywords: alloys; biomaterials; dental materials; dental implants; implant dentistry; implant-abutment connection; peri-implant diseases; prosthodontics; surface treatments; tissue regeneration

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

Amino Acid and Sugar Metabolism in Disease

edited by V. Tkach

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 838 | Submission Open

Keywords: metabolic diseases; metabolic disturbances; carbohydrate metabolism; aminoacid metabolism; artificial sweeteners; metabolic path alterations

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

Neuroinflammation, and Alcohol Use Disorders: Molecular Mechanisms and Treatment

edited by

Marco Fiore

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 792 | Submission Open

Keywords: alcohol; addiction; abuse; inflammation; neurodegeneration; cognition; neuroimmunology; oxidative stress

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)

Recent Research in RNA–Protein Networks

edited by Hidenori Tani

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 786 | Submission Open

Keywords: machine learning; bioinformatics; ribonucleoprotein; RNA–protein complex; alternative splicing; RNA stability; RNA localization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)

Molecular Pathology and Treatment of Hepatocellular Carcinoma

edited by

Simona Gurzu

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 761 | Submission Open

Keywords: hepatocellular carcinoma; cholangiocarcinoma; angiosarcoma; metastases; biomarkers; immunohistochemistry; genetics; clinical trial

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Oncology)

Advances in Plant Cell Dynamics

edited by

Andrei Smertenko

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 738 | Submission Open

Keywords: organelles; cellular polarity; cytoskeleton; vesicle trafficking; cell wall synthesis; signalling; differentiation

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

Tumor Specific Immunotherapeutic Targets

edited by

Roberto Perris

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 720 | Submission Open

Keywords: immunotherapy; immunotherapeutics; tumour-specific antigens; immunotherapeutic targets; multi-omics approaches

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Immunology)

Roles and Mechanisms of Non-Coding RNAs in Breast Cancer

edited by

Oliver Treeck

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 712 | Submission Open

Keywords: breast cancer; NcRNA; MmiRNA; LncRNA; CircRNA; PiRNA; exosome-packed ncRNA; role and mechanisms of ncRNA in breast cancer tissue or cell lines; modulation of ncRNA levels by knock-out or knock-down approaches; effects on breast cancer cell proliferation, invasion, or apoptosis; identification of BC-relevant ncRNA–mRNA networks; targeting ncRNAs with potential clinical implications

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

Electromagnetic Field Interactions with Biomolecules

edited by Samina Masood

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 688 | Submission Open

Keywords: magnetic field; biomolecules; medicine; drug delivery; protective methods; disease control

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biochemistry)

Novel Metallic Biomaterials: From Research to Clinical Translation

edited by Ke Yang

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 679 | Submission Open

Keywords: metallic biomaterials; bio-functionality; biocompatibility; mechanical properties; clinical application

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Science)

Novel Heterocyclic Bioactive Compounds: Design, Synthesis and Biological Evaluation

edited by

Lilia Matei

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 671 | Submission Open

Keywords: heterocyclic compounds; drug design; medicinal chemistry; bioactive molecules; structure–activity relationships; synthetic methodologies; molecular mechanisms of action; pharmacological evaluation; therapeutic agents

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biochemistry)

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