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Cardioimmunology: Inflammation and Immunity in Cardiovascular Disease—2nd Edition
edited by David Rohde
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1015 | Submission Open
Keywords: myocardial infarction; heart failure; atherosclerosis; arterial hypertension; myocarditis; arrhythmia; inflammation; hematopoiesis; myelopoiesis; tissue macrophages; neutrophil biology; lymphocytes; endothelial cells; megakaryocytes; platelet biology; biomarkers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Immunology)
Molecular, Genetic, and Omics Approaches to Disorders in Bone–Inflammation Crosstalk submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1012 | Submission Open
Keywords: bone physiology; inflammatory; epigenetic regulation; molecular signaling pathways; cellular interactions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pathology, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics)
T Cell Immunity in Emerging Respiratory Viral Infections: Mechanisms, Dysregulation, and Therapeutic Targets
edited by Jian Zheng
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 986 | Submission Open
Keywords: T cell; coronavirus; immune memory; immunopathogenesis; aging
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Immunology)
Cell Therapies: Cellular Mechanisms and Genetic Engineering
edited by Shirley O'Dea
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 959 | Submission Open
Keywords: cell engineering; advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMPs); cell fate control; translational cell therapy; next-generation cell therapy platforms; scalable cell manufacturing; personalized cell-based medicine; clinical translation; cell therapy delivery systems; bioprocessing of engineered cells
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pathology, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics)
Natural Bioactive Compounds: Molecular Mechanisms and Toxicological Evaluation
edited by and Irma Ares
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 913 | Submission Open
Keywords: natural bioactive compounds; toxicology and safety assessment; molecular mechanisms of action; redox and inflammatory signaling pathways; chemical diversity; nutraceuticals and functional foods; health benefits and bioactivity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Toxicology)
Molecular and Immunological Mechanisms Associated with Exercise submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 897 | Submission Open
Keywords: signaling pathways; exercise training adaptation; exercise and mitochondrial health; skeletal muscle secretome; exercise and extracellular vesicles; myokines; exerkines; molecular immune responses to exercise
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)
Carbon-Based Nanomaterials: From Synthesis and Functionalization to Biomedical Applications
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 893 | Submission Open
Keywords: carbon-based nanomaterials; graphene; graphene oxide; carbon nanotubes; fullerenes; carbon quantum dots; surface functionalization; nano– bio interface; drug and gene delivery; cancer nanotherapeutics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Science)
Cellular Plasticity and Tissue Remodeling in Chronic Diseases and Cancer
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 858 | Submission Open
Keywords: epithelial plasticity; epithelial–mesenchymal transition (EMT); tissue remodeling; chronic diseases; cancer; fibrosis; inflammatory signaling; extracellular matrix (ECM); organoids; air–interface liquid culture advanced in vitro models
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pathology, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics)
Production and Biomedical Translation of Functional Biomolecules submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 847 | Submission Open
Keywords: functional biomolecules; recombinant production; molecular engineering; structural characterization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)
MicroRNAs in Cancer: Molecular Mechanisms and Regulatory Networks submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 827 | Submission Open
Keywords: microRNAs; cancer; non-coding RNAs; gene regulation; tumor microenvironment; transcriptomics; cancer signaling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)
State-of-the-Art Bioactives and Nutraceuticals in Thailand
edited by Lalita Chotphruethipong
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 820 | Submission Open
Keywords: phytochemicals; advanced extraction technologies; therapeutic mechanisms; bioavailability enhancement; botanical valorization; functional food matrices
(This special issue belongs to the Section Bioactives and Nutraceuticals)
Multifactorial Aspects of Hypertension: Advances and Challenges
edited by Marcelo Vatta and Ximena Caeiro
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 816 | Submission Open
Keywords: hypertension; pathogenesis; molecular mechanisms; genetic susceptibility; inflammation; immune response; biomarkers; precision medicine; pathogenesis; risk factors; therapeutic approaches
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pathology, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics)
Integrative Genomics of Trait Improvement and Plant Stress Responses: From Gene Discovery to Crop Resilience
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 815 | Submission Open
Keywords: integrative genomics; plant stress responses; trait improvement; abiotic stress; biotic stress; multi-omics; genome editing; CRISPR/Cas; crop resilience; functional genomics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Plant Sciences)
Advances in Microbial Strategies to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 799 | Submission Open
Keywords: probiotics; postbiotics; antimicrobial resistance; bacteriophages; microbial bioactives; functional foods; molecular microbiology; biomedical innovation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Microbiology)
Molecular and Histological Advance in Neural Regeneration
edited by Wiktor Pascal
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 798 | Submission Open
Keywords: neural regeneration; peripheral nerve injury; central nervous system; Schwann cells; axonal regeneration; stem cells; neurotrophic factors; biomaterials; histology; molecular mechanisms
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Neurobiology)
Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Pathogenesis and Treatment Advances
edited by Uday N. Shivaji
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 797 | Submission Open
Keywords: inflammation; inflammatory bowel disease; ulcerative colitis; Crohn’s disease; multi-omics; drug targets; drug discovery; molecular signals; intestinal barrier; IHC
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pathology, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics)
Pharmacological Agents for Soft Tissue and Articular Injections: From Mechanisms to Clinical Applications
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 770 | Submission Open
Keywords: injectable pharmacological agents; musculoskeletal disorders; injection therapies; platelet-rich plasma (PRP); hyaluronic acid
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pharmacology)
Novel Insights into Vascular Biology submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 768 | Submission Open
Keywords: interorgan vascular communication; vascular immunology; endothelial metabolism; mechanotransduction; vascular plasticity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)
Deciphering the Molecular Mechanisms Underlying Plant Growth, Development, Stress Responses and Productivity
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 768 | Submission Open
Keywords: plant molecular biology; omics; stress tolerance; gene regulation; genome editing; plant–microbe interactions; crop productivity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Plant Sciences)
The Role of Cytokines in Immunological Disorders and Their Therapies
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 757 | Submission Open
Keywords: cytokines; autoimmune diseases; autoinflammatory diseases; TNF-alpha; interleukin-17; IL-6; immune tolerance; biologic therapy; JAK inhibitors; inflammation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Immunology)
Nutritional Approaches to Cardiovascular Health
edited by Aleksandar Kibel
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 755 | Submission Open
Keywords: cardiovascular disease; dietary patterns; hypertension; dyslipidemia; inflammation; endothelial function; omega-3 fatty acids; dietary fiber; gut microbiome; precision nutrition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Bioactives and Nutraceuticals)
Emerging Trends in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Hematologic Disorders
edited by Fabio Stagno and
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 751 | Submission Open
Keywords: hematological disorders; leukemia; lymphoma; anemia; blood malignancies; targeted therapies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pathology, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics)
Advanced In Vitro Models: Integrating the 3Rs in Translational Science
edited by Glaucia Maria Machado-Santelli
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 718 | Submission Open
Keywords: 3Rs principles; advanced in vitro models; molecular mechanisms; cell signaling; organoids; organ-on-chip; translational research; molecular profiling; tissue engineering; redox biology; microphysiological systems; translational research; alternative methods to animal testing; nanotechnology in biomedicine; tissue engineering; drug discovery platforms
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)
Pharmacological Mechanisms of Natural Products in the Treatment of Pulmonary Diseases
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 703 | Submission Open
Keywords: Natural Products; pulmonary diseases; herbal active components; pharmacological mechanisms; signaling pathways; clinical studies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pharmacology)
Mechanistic Studies on Microbiota–Host Interactions
edited by Min-Jin Kwak
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 692 | Submission Open
Keywords: microbiome; host-microbe interactions; gut-organ axis; extracellular vesicles; multi-omics; metagenomics; metabolomics; transcriptomics; barrier function
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Microbiology)
Next-Generation Sequencing in Cancer: Genomics, Diagnostics and Therapeutics
edited by Adam Szpechciński and Magdalena Pelc
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 662 | Submission Open
Keywords: next-generation sequencing (massively parallel sequencing); whole-genome sequencing (WGS); whole-exome sequencing (WES); RNA sequencing (RNA-seq); single-cell sequencing (SCS); germline and somatic mutations; gene rearrangements (fusions); epigenetics; molecular diagnostics; bioinformatics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Genetics and Genomics)
Molecular Mechanisms and Biology of Gynecological Cancers
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 656 | Submission Open
Keywords: gynecologic cancer; tumor marker; ovarian cancer; endometrial cancer; uterine cancer; cervical cancer; chemotherapy; radiotherapy; target therapy; immune therapy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Oncology)
Molecular and Biotechnological Approaches for Enhancing Stress Resistance in Plants
edited by , Maozhi Ren and
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 650 | Submission Open
Keywords: plant stress resistance; molecular mechanisms; abiotic stress; biotic stress; plant biotechnology; omics technologies; gene regulation; stress signaling pathways; crop resilience; plant–microbe interactions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Plant Sciences)
Molecular Diagnosis of Bacterial Infections and Antimicrobial Resistance
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 644 | Submission Open
Keywords: molecular diagnostics; bacterial infections; PCR; real-time PCR; digital PCR; next-generation sequencing; antimicrobial resistance; multiplex assays; metagenomics; point-of-care testing; assay validation; MIQE guidelines
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Microbiology)
Advances in Neuroscience of Mental Disorders: Neuropsychological, Neurobiological and Neuromolecular Perspectives submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 626 | Submission Open
Keywords: mental health; mental disorders; neurosciences; neurobiological markers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Neurobiology)
Novel Nanostructured Systems for the Formulation of Anticancer Compounds
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 617 | Submission Open
Keywords: encapsulation of anticancer drugs; polymer-based drug delivery systems; lipid-based drug delivery systems; protein-based drug delivery systems; determination of release kinetic parameters; dissolution studies; physicochemical characterization of drug carriers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Nanoscience)
Protein Structure, Dynamics and Interactions
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 609 | Submission Open
Keywords: protein; structure; folding; dynamics; interactions; NMR; X-ray crystallography; cryo-electron microscopy; AlphaFold; in silico
(This special issue belongs to the Section Macromolecules)
Ion Channels in Physiology and Pathophysiology submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 591 | Submission Open
Keywords: ion channels; physiology; pathophysiology; channelopathies; membrane proteins; cellular signaling; electrophysiology; structural biology; inflammation; therapeutic targets
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)
Molecular Mechanisms of Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals in Reproductive Toxicity submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 590 | Submission Open
Keywords: endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs); reproductive toxicity; steroidogenesis; molecular mechanisms; intracellular signaling; hormone receptors; reproductive health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Toxicology)
Nutritional Modulation of Lipid Metabolism and Gut–Tissue Axis: Mechanisms and Translational Insights
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 583 | Submission Open
Keywords: lipid metabolism; fatty acids; gut barrier; microbiota; metabolic programming; inflammation; FABP; nutrigenomics; obesity; zebrafish
(This special issue belongs to the Section Bioactives and Nutraceuticals)
Research Progress in Food Packaging Materials
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 582 | Submission Open
Keywords: molecular design; intermolecular interactions; structure–property relationships; bio-based polymers; controlled release systems; active packaging; sustainable materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Science)
Emerging Challenges for Renal Health-Biomarkers and Vulnerability to Xenobiotics submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 577 | Submission Open
Keywords: xenobiotics; nephrotoxicity; mechanisms of renal damage; molecular pathways; acute kidney injury; chronic kidney disease; novel renal biomarkers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pathology, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics)
Effects of Radiation on Biomolecules and Cells: Mechanisms, Responses, and Biological Implications
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 570 | Submission Open
Keywords: radiation biology; biomolecular damage; cellular responses; DNA damage and repair; oxidative stress; radioprotection; radiotherapy; dosimetry; molecular mechanisms; radiation-induced toxicity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)
CAR-T Cell Biology and Clinical Translation submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 569 | Submission Open
Keywords: chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cells; gene engineering; genome editing; T‑cell exhaustion; tumor microenvironment; cytokine release syndrome (CRS); ICANS (immune effector cell–associated neurotoxicity syndrome); allogeneic CAR‑T cells; dual‑targeting CAR‑T cells; point‑of‑care manufacturing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Immunology)
Molecular Antimicrobial Resistance in Cancers
edited by Nicola Silvestris and Massimo Andreoni
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 551 | Submission Open
Keywords: antimicrobial resistance; host–pathogen interaction; immune dysfunction; immunosuppression; infection; biomarker; novel antimicrobials; cancer; frail patient
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Oncology)
Bioactive Lipids in Health and Disease: From Bench to Translational Insights
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 540 | Submission Open
Keywords: functional lipids; lipids properties; fatty acids; lipid signaling; lipidomics; precision nutrition; cardiometabolic disease; inflammation; translational research
(This special issue belongs to the Section Bioactives and Nutraceuticals)
Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms of Biological Interactions with Carbon-Based Materials
edited by Ângela Almeida and
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 528 | Submission Open
Keywords: carbon (nano)materials; (nano)toxicology; biomaterial interactions; biosensors; remediation; risk assessment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Nanoscience)
A Window to the Brain: From Retinal Cellular and Soluble Biomarkers Towards Neurodegeneration submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 521 | Submission Open
Keywords: retinal signaling; oxidative stress; retinal neurodegeneration; biomarkers; therapeutic targets
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Neurobiology)
Diverse Biomolecular Probes in the Development of Single-Molecule Biosensors submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 519 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomolecular probes; single-molecule method; biosensors; diseases diagnosis; biomarkers; nanotechnology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Science)
T Cell Receptor (TCR) Signaling at the Crossroads of Immunity, Tolerance, and Disease
edited by Amar Singh
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 518 | Submission Open
Keywords: T cell receptor (TCR) signaling; immune tolerance; effector T cell differentiation; regulatory T cells (Tregs, Tr1); T cell heterogeneity; metabolic reprogramming; T cell memory and exhaustion; TCR repertoire analysis; autoimmunity and inflammation; TCR-based immunotherapy; CAR-T cells
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Immunology)
Transformation and Associated Isotope Kinetics of Halogenated Organic Pollutants in the Environment and Living Organisms
edited by Chenchen Huang
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 517 | Submission Open
Keywords: halogenated organic pollutants; compound-specific isotope analysis; isotope fractionation; source apportionment; transformation discrimination; mechanism elucidation; biotic and abiotic transformation; transformation kinetics and pathways; environmental fate
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biochemistry)
Molecular Advances of Gut–Brain Communications
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 513 | Submission Open
Keywords: gut-brain axis; microbiome; molecular profiling; omics/multi-omics data; functional measurements; analytical methods; computational methods; neurological disorders; neuropsychiatric disorders
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)
Emerging Cardiovascular Drugs and Nutraceuticals: Mechanistic Insights, Translational Research and Clinical Impacts
edited by Pietro Mazzeo, and Elena Mele
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 511 | Submission Open
Keywords: cardiovascular disease; drug mechanisms; nutraceuticals; precision medicine; multi-omics approaches
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pharmacology)
Valorization of Agri-Food Wastes: Extraction, Characterization and Functional Applications of Bioactive Compounds
edited by Pittaya Chaikham
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 507 | Submission Open
Keywords: agri-food waste valorization; bioactive compounds; functional foods; green extraction; food sustainability; plant-based ingredients; antioxidants; circular economy; probiotics; food processing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biochemistry)
Recent Advances in Electrochemical-Related Materials: 2nd Edition
edited by Celia García-Hernandez
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 505 | Submission Open
Keywords: novel electrochemical devices; advanced micro- and nanomaterials for electrochemical applications; batteries; fuel and photoelectrochemical cells; electrochemical sensors and biosensors; new advances in supercapacitors; electrochemical electrolyzers; advanced electrochemical materials for environmental applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Science)
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