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Plant Breeding Strategies: Employment of Plant Adaptation Mechanisms to Biotic and Abiotic Stresses

edited by

Vidmantas Bendokas

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1005 | Submission Open

Keywords: marker-assisted selection; molecular breeding; whole-transcriptome analysis; RNA sequencing; DNA sequencing; plant stress response

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

Precision Cancer Medicine: Molecular Insights, Biological Events and Clinical Perspectives

edited by

Dimitrios H. Roukos

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 760 | Submission Open

Keywords: multi-omics at bulk level; single-cell multi-omics; precision oncology; precision immune-oncology; tumor molecular profiling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Oncology)

Natural Antioxidants—Sources, Characteristics, and Biological Activity

edited by

Maciej Spiegel

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 730 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural antioxidants; oxidative stress; reactive oxygen species; inflammation; free radicals; structure– activity relationship; nutraceuticals; synergistic effects; plant-derived compounds; drug discovery

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

Multifaceted Roles of Extracellular Vesicles in Cancer and Other Diseases

edited by

Eleni Myrto Trifylli

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 716 | Submission Open

Keywords: extracellular vesicles; exosomes; cancer diagnostics; non-invasive tests; liquid biopsy; cancer therapy; biomarker discovery; nanotechnology; EV engineering; drug delivery; neurodegenerative diseases; cardiovascular diseases; infectious diseases; autoimmune diseases; precision diagnostics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Oncology)

Molecular Biology of 3D Cell and Tissue Culture Systems: Benefits to Research and Disease Diagnostics

edited by

Thomas J. Goodwin

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 652 | Submission Open

Keywords: 3D physiological relevance vs. 2D biology; 3D research; and diagnostic systems; evolving 3D “ omics” applications; research and clinical medicine; drug applications; toxicity evaluations; “ Omics” ; spatial biology of 3D

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

Leukemia: Molecular Immune Mechanisms

edited by

Mohammad Hojjat-Farsangi

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 562 | Submission Open

Keywords: leukemia; immune system; Genetic Mutations and Alterations; Immune Evasion Mechanisms; Immune Cell Dysfunction; Cytokine Networks; Bone Marrow Microenvironment; immunotherapy strategies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Immunology)

Molecular Research on Actinomycetes-Derived Natural Products

edited by Fong Tian Wong

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 536 | Submission Open

Keywords: actinomycetes; natural products; actinobacterial; genome mining; omics; secondary metabolites; genetic engineering; discovery; structural diversity

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

Molecular and Cellular Aspects of Autoimmune and Inflammatory Rheumatic Diseases: Second Edition

edited by Marzena Helena Olesińska and Magdalena Szmyrka

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 392 | Submission Open

Keywords: autoimmune rheumatic diseases; inflammatory rheumatic diseases; arthritis; connective tissue diseases

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Immunology)

Allosteric Modulation of Kinases in Cancer Therapeutic Strategies and Challenges

edited by

Nidhi Joshi

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 346 | Submission Open

Keywords: kinase signaling; allosteric modulators; cancer therapy; drug resistance; molecular mechanisms; protein– protein interactions; targeted therapy; conformational changes; ATP-competitive inhibitors; drug design

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)

Molecular Insights into the Pathophysiology of Placenta Accreta Spectrum

edited by Jessian L. Munoz

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 325 | Submission Open

Keywords: placenta accreta; invasive placenta; trophoblasts; placenta; high-risk pregnancy; placenta previa; in vitro fertilization; biomarkers; multi-omics research

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

Bioactive Compounds in Cancers: Second Edition

edited by

Patrícia M. A. Silva

Hassan Bousbaa

and

Honorina Cidade

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 312 | Submission Open

Keywords: anticancer strategies; bioactive compounds; natural products; synthetic products; medicinal chemistry; drug repurposing; drug delivery systems

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

Telomeres in Development, Senescence and Genome Instability: 2nd Edition

edited by Michal Zalzman

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 303 | Submission Open

Keywords: telomere disorders and cell death; telomere factors as therapeutic targets in cancer; telomeres and genome stability; telomeres in aging and senescence

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

Urothelial Cancer: From Translational Medicine to Recent Innovations in Therapeutic Management

edited by Alessio Bruni

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 299 | Submission Open

Keywords: urothelial cancer; bladder cancer; radiation therapy; trimodality approach; immunotherapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Oncology)

Structural and Functional Insights into Chemokines and Chemokine Receptors in Immune Pathologies

edited by

Nidhi Joshi

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 270 | Submission Open

Keywords: chemokines; chemokine receptors; immune pathologies; signaling mechanisms; therapeutic targeting

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Immunology)

The Chitosan Biomaterials: Advances and Challenges, 3rd Edition

edited by

Lacramioara Popa

Mihaela Violeta Ghica

and Cristina Elena Dinu-Pirvu

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 227 | Submission Open

Keywords: chitosan; chitosan biomaterials; chitosan derivatives; drug delivery; wound healing; tissue regeneration; dentistry; smart biomaterials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Science)

Molecular Characterization of Glioblastoma: Implications for Diagnosis and Personalized Treatment

edited by Madan Mohan Kwatra

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 224 | Submission Open

Keywords: glioblastoma; diagnosis; molecular characterization; personalized treatment

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

Synthesis, Modification, and Functional Characterization of Advanced Biomaterials for Bone Tissue Engineering

edited by

Elisa Boanini

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 219 | Submission Open

Keywords: material functionalization; bioactive materials; antimicrobial; antibiofilm; coatings; scaffolds; bone cements; metal nanoparticles; controlled release; biocompatibility

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Science)

Sustainable Material Development Through Waste Utilization: From Molecular Insights to Functional Applications

edited by

Rosie Yagmur Yegin

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 202 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable materials; waste-derived materials; biodegradable polymers; green chemistry; functionalization; structure– property relationships; chemical modification; recycling; valorization; circular economy; composites; analytical techniques; industrial waste; agricultural waste

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Science)

Genomics and Epigenetics of Stem Cell: An Update

edited by

Vikas Malik

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 201 | Submission Open

Keywords: stem cells; epigenetics; genomics; cell fate; self-renewal; differentiation; regenerative medicine; transcription factors

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

Molecular Interplay Between Aging, Dementia and Renal Function: Mechanisms, Biomarkers and Therapeutic Targets

edited by

Luca Soraci

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 200 | Submission Open

Keywords: aging; dementia; neuroinflammation; kidney– brain axis; translational research; biomarkers; oxidative stress

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

Advanced Research on the Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC): From Bench to Bedside

edited by Antonio Arnaiz-Villena

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 197 | Submission Open

Keywords: HLA; immunology; HLA genetics and pharmacogenetics; immune and other functions of the MHC; classical and nonclassical MHC class I HLA genes; HLA-G; HLA-E; HLA-F; MHC evolution; complement; autoimmunity; immunodeficiency; cancer; HIV

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Immunology)

Graphene-based Nanocomposites

edited by

Oleksandr Ivasenko

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 195 | Submission Open

Keywords: graphite intercalates; graphene; reduced graphene oxide; grafting; vertical heterostructures; nanocomposites; covalent organic frameworks (COFs); 2D nanomaterials; biomimetic interfaces; interfacial engineering

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Nanoscience)

Molecular Horizons in Pain Therapeutics

edited by Alaa Abd-Elsayed

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 194 | Submission Open

Keywords: spinal cord stimulation; peripheral nerve stimulation; stem cell therapy; platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections; chronic pain management; interventional pain procedure

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

Unraveling Bioactive Peptides: Structure, Function, and Applications

edited by

Sara Elsa Aita

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 187 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioactive peptides; peptide structure– activity relationship; peptidomics; bioactivity assays; human health

(This special issue belongs to the Section Macromolecules)

Natural Bioactive Compounds for Human Health, 3rd Edition

edited by

Hongjie Zhang

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 179 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural bioactive plant products; biological and pharmacological activity; natural plant drug discovery and development; nutraceuticals; botanical dietary supplement

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pharmacology)

Molecular Mechanisms of Parasitic Diseases

edited by Rajendranath Ramasawmy

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 176 | Submission Open

Keywords: parasites; molecular mechanisms; pathogenesis; genetics; symptomatics

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

Endometriosis: Current Trends and Research Developments

edited by

Sylvia Mechsner

and

Renata Voltolini Velho

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 176 | Submission Open

Keywords: endometriosis; molecular mechanisms; pathophysiology; hormonal regulation; immune response; epigenetics; inflammation; biomarkers; transcriptomics; therapeutic targets

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

Infectious Diseases and Infection Models in Laboratory Animals

edited by

Hiraku Sasaki

and Fumio Ike

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 175 | Submission Open

Keywords: infection model; Infectious diseases in laboratory animals; bacterial infection; viral infection; parasitic infection; molecular diagnosis

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

Molecular Informatics and AI in Cancer Research

edited by

Nabil Adam

and

Robert Wieder

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 174 | Submission Open

Keywords: molecular informatics; artificial intelligence (AI); cancer research; personalized medicine; high-throughput data; biomarkers; clinical applications; longitudinal data

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Informatics)

Progress in Molecular Breeding and Genetic Engineering for Fruit Crop Improvement

edited by

Amelia Salimonti

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 171 | Submission Open

Keywords: genetics; GWAS; genome; abiotic and biotic stress; transcriptomic analysis; fruit crop germplasm; breeding

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

Molecular Modeling in Pharmaceutical Sciences

edited by

Maciej Spiegel

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 171 | Submission Open

Keywords: molecular modeling; computer-aided drug design; molecular docking; drug discovery; quantum chemistry; molecular dynamics simulations; virtual screening; computational pharmacology; pharmacy; in silico methods

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pharmacology)

Precision Medicine for Cancer-Associated Thrombosis: The Role of Biomarkers

edited by Darko Antic

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 165 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomarkers; precision medicine; cancer-associated thrombosis

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

Advanced Research on Antioxidant Activity

edited by Agnieszka Filipek

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 164 | Submission Open

Keywords: antioxidants; advanced mechanisms of action; signaling pathways; molecular mechanism; biologically active compounds

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

Cellular Memory in Response to Environmental Conditions

edited by

Satoshi Kishigami

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 160 | Submission Open

Keywords: cellular memory; cellular environment; embryonic development; epigenetics; transgenerational inheritance; mammals; DOHaD

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)

Molecular Mechanisms of Biotic and Abiotic Stress Responses in Trees

edited by

Chenghao Li

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 155 | Submission Open

Keywords: drought stress; nutrient deficiency; salinity stress; pathogen defense; transcriptional regulation; epigenetic modifications; signal transduction; bioinformatics & multi-omics analysis; breeding for stress resilience

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

Molecular Insights into Mechanobiology of Regeneration

edited by

Christopher Robinson

and Timothy R. Deer

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 149 | Submission Open

Keywords: mechanotransduction; regeneration; stem cells; extracellular matrix; tissue repair

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biophysics)

New Perspectives in Protein Structure

edited by

Csaba Magyar

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 142 | Submission Open

Keywords: stability of protein complexes structural; background of protein function; allosteric regulation of proteins; fuzzy complexes; intrinsically disordered proteins; liquid-liquid phase separation; mutual synergistic folding; protein folding; protein structure; protein-protein interactions; transmembrane proteins

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biophysics)

Recent Advances in Computer-Aided Drug Design

edited by

Cleber Melo-Filho

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 127 | Submission Open

Keywords: computer-aided drug design (CADD); quantitative structure-activity/property relationship (QSAR/QSPR); cheminformatics; virtual screening; data curation; in silico; molecular docking; machine learning; deep learning

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pharmacology)

Gene Regulation in Endocrine Disease, 2nd Edition

edited by

Alberto Falchetti

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 125 | Submission Open

Keywords: gene regulation; endocrine disease; endocrinology; diabetes mellitus; thyroid disorders

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

Machine Learning Approaches in Drug Molecule Design

edited by

Bing Niu

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 123 | Submission Open

Keywords: machine learning; drug design; deep learning; virtual screening; QSAR; molecular property prediction; de novo drug design; pharmacokinetics; computational chemistry; drug discovery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Informatics)

Wired for Change: Neurotransmitter Plasticity and Circuit Dynamics in Health and Disease

edited by Alessandra Porcu

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 113 | Submission Open

Keywords: neurotransmitter; behavioral neuroscience; neuropsychiatric disorders; neurological disorders; neuroplasticity; neuronal circuit

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Neurobiology)

Deciphering the Molecular Mechanisms That Regulate Plant Disease and Immunity

edited by Bourlaye Fofana and

Champa Wijekoon

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 75 | Submission Open

Keywords: plants; biotic stressors; molecular mechanisms; omics technologies; plant immunity

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

New Molecular Mechanisms and Markers in Inflammatory Disorders, 4th Edition

edited by

Elena Vianello

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Submission Open

Keywords: inflammation; inflammatory disorders; biomarkers; molecular mechanism of inflammation; molecular signaling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Immunology)

The Evolution, Genetics and Pathogenesis of Viruses, 2nd Edition

edited by

Marta Szabat

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Submission Open

Keywords: viruses; genome structure; viral RNA/DNA; replication viral cycle; recombination; viral infection; antiviral agents

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Microbiology)

Medicinal Plants, Animal-Derived Products, and Natural Compounds: Roles in Health and Disease

edited by

Vitor Engrácia Valenti

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural bioactive compounds; medicinal plants; animal-derived products; marine natural products; chronic diseases; inflammation; oxidative stress; molecular mechanisms; therapeutic peptides; natural toxins; antioxidant activity; anti-inflammatory agents; nanoformulations; nanodelivery systems; drug delivery; pharmacological properties; translational research; integrative medicine; natural therapeutics; disease prevention

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

Molecular Research in Pregnancy-Related Complications

edited by Kallirhoe Kalinderi

submission deadline 25 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 202 | Submission Open

Keywords: preeclampsia; gestetional diabetes mellitus; pregnancy; complications; gene; molecular; pathways; biomarkers; diagnosis; therapy

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

Colorectal Cancer: A Molecular Genetics Perspective (2nd Edition)

edited by

Ehsan Gharib

submission deadline 25 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 75 | Submission Open

Keywords: colorectal cancer; chromosomal and microsatellite instability; CpG island methylator phenotype; molecular characteristics; early diagnosis; targeted therapy

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

Functions and Applications of Natural Products: 2nd Edition

edited by

Seung-Hong Lee

submission deadline 25 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 66 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural products; biomedicine/phytomedicine; biologically active extracts and compounds; pharmacological and toxicological mechanisms of action

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

Mitochondrial Function in Human Health and Disease: 3rd Edition

edited by

Yumay Chen

submission deadline 25 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 64 | Submission Open

Keywords: mitochondial genesis and disease; mitochondrial function and aging; mitochondrial dysfunction and cancer; mitochondrial function and apoptosis; mitophage; autophage; mitochondrial AKT

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biochemistry)

Molecular Progression of Gut Microbiota—2nd Edition

edited by

Emina Pustijanac

submission deadline 25 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 55 | Submission Open

Keywords: gut microbiota; microbiome; differences in gut microflora; molecular techniques; gut microbiota’ s role and composition; healthy state; dysbiosis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Microbiology)

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