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Research Progress in Cellular Senescence in Health and Disease
edited by and Mirella Falconi
submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2898 | Submission Open
Keywords: senotherapy; cellular senescence; physiological relations; pathological relations; cell biology in aging; age-related diseases; senescence in mesenchymal stroma cells
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pathology, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics)
Biomolecular Structure, Function and Interactions: 2nd Edition
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submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2795 | Submission Open
Keywords: biophysical chemistry; protein– protein interactions; protein– DNA interactions; protein– ligand interactions; receptor– ligand interactions; biomolecular structure and function; protein folding and stability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biochemistry)
Advances in Molecular Biology on Mycobacteria: 2nd Edition
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submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2649 | Submission Open
Keywords: genus Mycobacterium; non-tuberculous mycobacteria; Mycobacterium tuberculosis; Mycobacterium leprae; molecular diagnosis; molecular surveillance methodologies; molecular resistance prediction
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Microbiology)
Molecular Mechanisms of Ozone Therapy submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2582 | Submission Open
Keywords: antioxidant response; cellular stress responses; inflammatory signaling; mitochondrial function; molecular pathways; Nrf2; oxidative stress; ozone therapy; redox regulation; antimicrobial resistance; infectious diseases
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pathology, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics)
Recent Advances in Gastrointestinal Cancer, 3rd Edition
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submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2440 | Submission Open
Keywords: gastrointestinal cancer; chemotherapeutic agents; innovative therapies; human nutrition; nutrigenomics; nutrition and immunity epigenetics; cytotoxicity; apoptosis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Oncology)
Molecular Mechanisms of Sjögren's Syndrome, 4th Edition submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2402 | Submission Open
Keywords: autoimmunity; sjö gren’ s syndrome; autoantibodies; salivary gland; lacrimal gland; dry eyes/mouth
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pathology, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics)
HIV Infection, Pathogenesis and Treatment
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submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2237 | Submission Open
Keywords: HIV Infection; HIV; host immune responses; pathogenesis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Microbiology)
Horticultural Crop Improvement: A New Era for Plant Molecular Research: Fourth Edition
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submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2181 | Submission Open
Keywords: horticultural plants; whole-genome resequencing; transcriptomics; proteomics; metabolomics; gene editing; gene regulation; growth and development; yield; quality; resistance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Plant Sciences)
Bioactive Compounds in Neurodegenerative Diseases
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submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2167 | Submission Open
Keywords: bioactive compounds; neurodegenerative diseases; neuroinflammation; oxidative stress
(This special issue belongs to the Section Bioactives and Nutraceuticals)
Molecular Advances in Forensic Science: Integrating Innovation and Investigation
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submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1887 | Submission Open
Keywords: DNA profiling; artificial intelligence; trace evidence analysis; immunohistochemical markers; molecular biology techniques; super-resolution microscopy; integrated forensic approach; new bioinformatics techniques; digital pathology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pathology, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics)
Supplements and Drug-Based Strategies in Neonatal and Paediatric Health submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1822 | Submission Open
Keywords: neonatal pharmacology; paediatric supplements; nutraceuticals in early life; microbiota– host interactions; infectious diseases in children; neurodevelopmental disorders; drug– nutrient interactions; dosing and delivery routes; molecular paediatrics; critical analysis of paediatric interventions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Bioactives and Nutraceuticals)
Insights into the Pathogenesis, Molecular Landscape and Therapeutics of Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
edited by Rebecca Chin
submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1783 | Submission Open
Keywords: breast cancer; cancer stemness; therapeutic resistance; brain metastasis; epigenetic mechanisms; chromatin remodeling; multi-omics approaches; high-throughput screening; patient-derived organoids
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Oncology)
Molecular Mechanisms Governing Lipid Metabolism in Health and Disease submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1667 | Submission Open
Keywords: lipidomics; lipid biomarkers; lipid metabolism; cardiovascular disease; cardiometabolic diseases; non-alcoholic fatty liver disease; diabetes; lipoproteins; NMR spectroscopy; mass spectrometry
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pathology, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics)
Tuberculosis: Host Immunity, Diagnosis and Treatment submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1570 | Submission Open
Keywords: tuberculosis; immune response; diagnosis; treatment; antibiotics; resistance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pathology, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics)
In Silico Approaches to Unravelling Toxicity Mechanisms in Molecular Drugs
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submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1382 | Submission Open
Keywords: cheminformatics; in silico analysis; QSAR; toxicity prediction; machine learning; toxicity mechanisms; omics data integration; toxicity biomarkers; artificial intelligence; adverse event database
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pharmacology)
Computational Approaches in Drug Discovery and Design: From Molecular Modeling to Translational Applications submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1362 | Submission Open
Keywords: computational drug discovery; molecular modeling; AI-driven drug design; molecular dynamics simulations; quantum chemistry; structure-based drug design; machine learning in pharmacology; virtual screening and docking; ADMET prediction; personalized medicine modeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Informatics)
Recent Nanotechnology in Drug Delivery
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submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1340 | Submission Open
Keywords: smart nanoparticles; hybrid nanomaterial; functionalization; drug targeting; liposome; cubosome; polypeptide; polymers; biomolecules; cancer; vaccine; antimicrobial; antiparasite; antioxidant; immunomodulatory; genetic therapy; nanomedicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Nanoscience)
Pathogenesis and Treatments of Head and Neck Cancer: 2nd Edition
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submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1322 | Submission Open
Keywords: HNSCC; premalignant changes; tumor microenvironment; molecular biomarkers; targeted therapy; oral tumorigenesis; molecular pathogenesis; tumor biology; tumor immunology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Oncology)
Nanoparticle-Based Biosensors and Their Applications
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submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1237 | Submission Open
Keywords: biosensors; metal nanoparticles (MNPs); synthesis methods; molecular spectroscopy characteristics; molecular medicine; molecular biology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Nanoscience)
Circulating Tumor Cells in Oncology: From Liquid Biopsy to Clinical Decision-Making submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1204 | Submission Open
Keywords: circulating tumor cells (CTCs); liquid biopsy; cancer biomarkers; precision oncology; metastasis; cancer diagnostics; cancer prognosis; CTC enrichment; CTC isolation techniques; single-cell analysis; tumor microenvironment; CTC culture; immune surveillance; blood-based biomarkers; molecular profiling; CTC-derived cell lines; treatment resistance; personalized cancer therapy; cell reprogramming; anti-tumor immunity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Oncology)
25th Anniversary of IJMS: Updates and Advances in Molecular Biophysics submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1085 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomolecular interactions; biomolecular NMR; biophysics; chaperones; computational modeling; computer simulations; crystal thermodynamics; DNA structure and dynamics; drug– receptor interactions; enzymology; fluorescence imaging; genome structure; inter-molecular interactions; intrinsically disordered proteins; ion channels; macromolecular crystallography; macromolecular structure and dynamics; membrane dynamics; microcalorimetry; molecular dynamics; molecular imprinting; molecular mechanics; molecular modeling; molecular simulations; molecular modeling; molecular structure; molecular recognition; nucleic acid– protein interactions; post-translational modifications; protein design; protein– DNA interactions; protein engineering; protein– ligand binding; protein– membrane interactions; protein structure and folding; RNA structure; single-molecule techniques; spectroscopic techniques; statistical mechanics; structure– function relationships; structure prediction; thermodynamics; transient kinetic techniques; transmembrane proteins; x-ray crystallography
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biophysics)
Skin Cancer: A Focus from Pathophysiology to Novel Therapeutic Strategies
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submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 697 | Submission Open
Keywords: skin cancer; melanoma; keratinocyte carcinoma; pathophysiology; biomarkers; immunotherapy; targeted therapy; nanomedicine; resistance; precision oncology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Oncology)
Antibacterial Activity of Novel Antimicrobial Agents
edited by Paweł Kowalczyk
submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 690 | Submission Open
Keywords: novel antimicrobial agents; antibiotic resistance; chemical entities; phage therapy; bacterial pathogens; antimicrobial peptides; resistance mechanisms
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pharmacology)
G Protein-Coupled Receptors: Signaling, Regulation and Therapeutic Opportunities, 2nd Edition
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submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 682 | Submission Open
Keywords: GPCR; cell signaling; small-molecule drugs; biased signaling; endosomal signaling; post-translational modification; GPCR internalization; phosphorylation barcode
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pharmacology)
Molecular Pathophysiology of Chronic Lung Diseases: Mechanisms and Therapeutics
edited by Gary C. Mouradian
submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 662 | Submission Open
Keywords: chronic lung disease; vagal sensory neurons; inflammation; airway remodeling; molecular mechanisms
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pathology, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics)
Biological Pathways and Nutraceutical Compounds in Genetic Disease Treatment
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submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 537 | Submission Open
Keywords: micronutrients; supplements; functional foods; inherited disease; microbiome; RNA expression; protein expression; signaling pathways; DNA methylation; animal models; cell lines; clinical trials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Bioactives and Nutraceuticals)
Nucleic Acid Aptamers in Molecular Medicine
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submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 421 | Submission Open
Keywords: aptamers; SELEX; targeted therapy; drug delivery; diagnosis; biomarker discovery
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)
Neuronal Differentiation: From Pathology to Therapeutic Strategies
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submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 373 | Submission Open
Keywords: neuronal differentiation; molecular mechanisms of neurodifferentiation; neurodegenerative diseases; ischemic stroke; spinal cord and brain injury; neural tissue recovery; regeneration therapy; stem cells
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Neurobiology)
Advanced Strategies for Melanoma Immunotherapy submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 288 | Submission Open
Keywords: melanoma immunotherapy; immune Checkpoint Inhibitors; combination therapies; biomarkers; tumor microenvironment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Immunology)
Biomaterials for Bone Treatment, Replacement and Regeneration: Focus on Regeneration and Inflammation
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submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 249 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomaterials  ; bone substitute  ; inflammation  ; foreign body response  ; bone regeneration
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Science)
From Biology to Biomechanics: Molecular Advances in Orthodontic Remodeling and Acceleration submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 241 | Submission Open
Keywords: orthodontic tooth movement; bone remodeling; root resorption; molecular mechanisms; inflammatory response; corticotomy-assisted orthodontics; biomechanics; periodontal ligament; cellular signaling; accelerated orthodontic treatment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pathology, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics)
Endocrine–Immune Crosstalk in Human Reproductive Health and Pathology
edited by Juan Pablo Mackern-Oberti
submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 238 | Submission Open
Keywords: T cells; B cells; autoimmune disease; reproduction; immunemodulation; inflammation; endocrinology; lactation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Immunology)
Advancing Mental Disorder Therapies: Drug Repositioning and Translational Insights from Animal Models
edited by Claudia Bregonzio and Mariela Fernanda Pérez
submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 232 | Submission Open
Keywords: anxiety; depression; Parkinson's disease; Alzheimer; schizophrenia; neurotransmitter imbalance; novel treatments; new pharmacological targets; preclinical studies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Neurobiology)
Molecular Insights in Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases: The Role of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
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submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 230 | Submission Open
Keywords: molecular diagnostics; pathogen genomics; antimicrobial resistance; host– pathogen interaction; infectious diseases surveillance; artificial intelligence; machine learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Informatics)
Non-Coding RNAs as Key Regulators in Human Disease Processes
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submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 194 | Submission Open
Keywords: non-coding RNAs; microRNAs; long non-coding RNAs; circular RNAs; biomarkers; therapeutic targets; molecular mechanisms; RNA-based therapy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pathology, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics)
Adhesion, Invasion, and Metastasis in Cancer Progression submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 191 | Submission Open
Keywords: cancer metastasis; cellular adhesion; invasion and migration; noncoding RNAs; EMT; Wnt/β -catenin signalling; tumour microenvironment; biomarkers; AI-driven metastasis prediction
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Oncology)
Bioactive Small Molecules in Tissue Repair and Regeneration submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 185 | Submission Open
Keywords: small molecules; organ and tissue regeneration; development; aging
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)
Molecular Insight into Nematodes Management
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submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 176 | Submission Open
Keywords: biological control; micro-organisms; molecular identification; biodiversity; climatic changes; soil nema-todes; cultural practices; host plant resistance; anaerobic soil disinfection; biofumigation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)
Molecular Insight into Retinal Diseases: 2nd Edition
edited by Hsiaoming Chao, Robert Casson and Hsi-Kung Kuo
submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 173 | Submission Open
Keywords: faricimab; modified cerebrolysin; stem cells; gene therapy; retinal chip; femtosecond; artisan aphakia; artiflex; exozyme; silicon oil; amniotic membrane; EOG; multifocal ERG; flash ERG; VEP; microperimetry; OCT-A
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pathology, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics)
Molecular Adaptations of Arthropod Vectors to Oxidative Stress submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 168 | Submission Open
Keywords: oxidative stress; arthropod vectors; molecular adaptation; redox biology; proteomics; stress response mechanisms
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)
Natural Product-Inspired Anticancer Drug Development
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submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 157 | Submission Open
Keywords: anticancer; antiproliferative; cytotoxic; natural product; drug development; semi-synthesis; total synthesis; structure– activity relationship; computational simulation; enzyme inhibition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Bioactives and Nutraceuticals)
Role of DNA Methylation Signatures in Genetic Disorders submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 157 | Submission Open
Keywords: DNA methylation; genetic disorders; episignature; genomic medicine; differentially methylated regions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Genetics and Genomics)
Recent Advances in Molecular Mechanisms of Human Papillomavirus Family (HPV) Induced Oncogenesis, 2nd Edition
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submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 157 | Submission Open
Keywords: human papillomavirus (HPV); oncogenesis; mechanism; diagnosis; classification; etiology; pathophysiology; biochemistry; genetics; molecular biology; epidemiology; cervical cancer; oropharyngeal cancer; oncology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Oncology)
Recent Molecular Research on Photocatalytic Applications
edited by Hassan Ait Ahsaine
submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 145 | Submission Open
Keywords: photocatalysis; photocatalytic degradation; molecular catalysts; photocatalysts; functional materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Chemistry and Chemical Physics)
Characterization of Immune and Inflammatory Tumor Microenvironment on Canine, Feline and Human Species
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submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 135 | Submission Open
Keywords: inflammation; tumor microenvironment; cancer biomarkers; comparative pathology; cancer epidemiology; cancer risk factors; molecular diagnostics; proteomics; treatment response; targeted therapy; immunotherapy; translation cancer research
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Oncology)
Regenerative Medicine for Tendon: Harnessing Stem Cell Potential submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 132 | Submission Open
Keywords: stem cells; endogenic differentiation; three-dimensional in vitro tendon models; immunomodulation; biomimetic scaffolds; in vivo tendon models; dynamic cultures
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pathology, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics)
Chronic Airway Diseases: Molecular Basis and Advanced Therapeutics
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submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 131 | Submission Open
Keywords: chronic airway diseases; asthma; chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD); cystic fibrosis; bronchiectasis; pulmonary fibrosis; airway remodeling; cytokines; inflammation; immune dysregulation; mucociliary clearance; microbiome; epithelial– mesenchymal transition (EMT); molecular mechanisms; biomarkers; proteases; protease inhibitors; precision medicine; targeted therapeutics; RNA-based and gene therapies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pathology, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics)
Molecular Insights into Rhizospheric Microbial Interactions
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submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 124 | Submission Open
Keywords: plant– microorganism interactions; rhizosphere community; secretory systems; secondary metabolites; volatile compounds
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Microbiology)
Obesity and Obesity-Associated Co-Morbidities: From Mechanisms to Mechanism-Based Therapies
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submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 119 | Submission Open
Keywords: obesity; adipose tissue inflammation; microbiota; oxidative stress; gene expression regulation; metabolism; obesity-associated co-morbidities; non-communicable disease; cancer; mechanism-based therapy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Endocrinology and Metabolism)
Bioactive Natural Compounds in the Prevention and Treatment of Human and Veterinary Diseases submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 96 | Submission Open
Keywords: bioactive natural substances; nutraceuticals; drug discovery; drug resistance; inflammation; antioxidant; health promotion; prevention; treatment; synergistic effect; molecular mechanism; computational analysis; repurposed molecules
(This special issue belongs to the Section Bioactives and Nutraceuticals)
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