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Bioactive Natural Products: From Molecular Mechanisms to Biological Function

edited by

Noureddine El Aouad

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 67 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural products; molecular mechanism; biological activities; drug discovery

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

Computer-Aided Drug Discovery: Insights from Computational Chemistry and Cheminformatics

edited by

Ismail Hdoufane

and

Mehdi Oubahmane

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 65 | Submission Open

Keywords: computer-aided drug design (CADD); computational chemistry; cheminformatics; molecular dynamics simulations; molecular modeling; QSAR modeling; virtual screening; artificial intelligence in drug discovery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Informatics)

Molecular Mechanisms of GPCR Signaling

edited by

Kyeong-Man Kim

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 48 | Submission Open

Keywords: biased signaling; allosteric modulation; receptor conformations; spatiotemporal signaling; allosteric modulation; receptor trafficking; signaling networks; structure-based drug design

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biochemistry)

Molecular Pathogenesis and Novel Therapeutic Targets in Oncologic Cardiotoxicity

edited by

Marco Tana

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 44 | Submission Open

Keywords: cardiotoxicity; CTRCD; heart failure; HFrEF; HFpEF

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

Molecular Advances in Glomerular Diseases, 2nd Edition

edited by

Gian Marco Ghiggeri

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 44 | Submission Open

Keywords: glomerulonephritis; proteinuria; autoantibodies

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

Eukaryotic Mitogenomes: Key Insights

edited by

Yuri Kartavtsev

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 44 | Submission Open

Keywords: eukaria; genomics; mitogenomes; structure; phylogenetic informativeness; evolution; comparative genomics; diversity; biomarker; function; mitonuclear relations

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)

Insights in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Neuroimmunology: 3rd Edition

edited by

Michael C. Levin

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 30 | Submission Open

Keywords: neurodegeneration; neuroimmunology; macrophage; T-cell; B-cell; antibody; neurons; oligodendrocytes; axon; axonal damage; cell death; multiple sclerosis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Immunology)

Molecular Characterization and Utilization of Plant Genetic Resources

edited by

Roel Rabara

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 29 | Submission Open

Keywords: molecular markers; genetic resources; genomics; transcriptomics; molecular characterization; genetic diversity; transcriptomics; bioinformatics; germplasm enhancement; epigenetics

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

Green Gold: Microalgae as a Sustainable Source of Nutrients and Bioactive Compounds

edited by

Blanca Hernández-Ledesma

and Pilar Gómez-Cortés

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 23 | Submission Open

Keywords: microalgae; sustainable nutrition; bioactive compounds; functional foods; nutraceuticals; alternative proteins; phycochemistry; circular bioeconomy; biorefinery

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

Molecular Insights in Neuro-Ophthalmology

edited by

Toshiyuki Oshitari

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 20 | Submission Open

Keywords: neuroprotection; neurodegeneration; neuronal cell death; regeneration; cell death and survival pathways; neurovascular unit; oxidative stress; inflammation; advanced glycation end products; ischemia; optic nerve injuries; glaucoma; optic neuritis; retinitis pigmentosa; diabetic retinopathy; age-related macular degeneration; retinal vein/artery occlusion; gene therapy; cell plantation; nutrients; neuroprotectants; drug delivery; translational research

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Neurobiology)

Recent Advances in Nutrients and Oxidative Stress

edited by

Duško P. Blagojević

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 15 | Submission Open

Keywords: oxidative stress; redox regulation; reactive oxygen species; antioxidants; nutrients; functional food

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

Recent Advances in Neuroprotective Drug Development and Therapeutic Applications

edited by Jolanta Helena Kotlińska

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 14 | Submission Open

Keywords: neuropharmacology; neuroprotective drugs; dopaminergic and glutamatergic signaling; endocannabinoid system; neurodevelopmental and stress-related disorders

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Neurobiology)

Computational and Multi-Omics Bioinformatics in Cancer Biology and Therapy Response

edited by

Prasoon Agarwal

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 11 | Submission Open

Keywords: cancer bioinformatics; multi‑omics integration; precision oncology; tumor heterogeneity; tumor microenvironment; therapy response; machine learning; deep learning; AI‑driven analysis; single‑cell multi‑omics; spatial omics; immunotherapy; tumor– immune interactions; network biology; pathway analysis; biomarker discovery; clinical outcome prediction; translational bioinformatics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Informatics)

Molecular Research on the Antioxidant, Anti-Inflammatory, and Antibacterial Activities of Natural Products

edited by

Carmen Lizette Del Toro Sánchez

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 6 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural bioactive compounds; antioxidant mechanisms; anti-inflammatory pathways; antibacterial activity; agro-industrial byproducts; molecular docking; structure– activity relationship (SAR); omics technologies; drug delivery systems; nanobiotechnology; bioavailability

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

Fluorescent Nanoparticles: Composition, Properties, and Biomedical Applications

edited by Bonghwan Chon

submission deadline 1 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 95 | Submission Open

Keywords: fluorescent nanoparticles; bioimaging; targeted drug delivery; cancer nanotherapy; quantum dots; surface functionalization; biomedical nanotechnology; theragnostic; fluorescence imaging; deep tissue imaging

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Nanoscience)

New Advances in Animal Reproduction

edited by Valdevane Rocha Araújo

submission deadline 10 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 69 | Submission Open

Keywords: folliculogenesis; oogenesis; oocyte maturation; follicle growth; preantral follicles; antral follicles; spermatogenesis; spermatozoa; bioengineering; scaffolds

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)

Molecular Pathogenesis and Treatments of Pediatric Leukemias

edited by

Joanna Zawitkowska

submission deadline 10 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 29 | Submission Open

Keywords: monoclonal antibodies; tyrosine kinase inhibitors; CAR-T; chemotherapy; drug induced toxicity

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

Plant Development and Hormonal Signaling

edited by

Naoufal Lakhssassi

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 13901 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant growth; reproductive growth; phytohormones; signal transduction; transcription factors; root development; shoot development; floral development; seed development; environmental interactions; regulatory networks; apical dominance

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

Toxicity Mechanism of Emerging Pollutants: 2nd Edition

edited by

Monika Naumowicz

and

Joanna Kotyńska

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5214 | Submission Open

Keywords: emerging pollutant; toxicology; cancer; EDC; pesticides; microplastic; human cell lines; environment; molecular mechanisms

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Toxicology)

Extracellular Vesicles (EVs) in Cancer Progression and Metastasis: Molecular Insights and Clinical Outlook

edited by Alfredo Cappariello

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5056 | Submission Open

Keywords: mammalian extracellular vesicles; plant-derived extracellular vesicles; bacterial-derived extracellular vesicles; cancer progression; cell migration and invasion; tumor microenvironment; epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT); drug delivery; diagnostics; precision medicine

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

Functional Genomics in Translational Medicine

edited by

Cornelia Braicu

, Oana Zanoaga and

Ștefan Strilciuc

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4872 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional genomics; omics approaches; drug response/resistance; therapeutic targets; genomics and transcriptomic alteration; bioinformatic analysis; data integration; human disease; personalized medicine

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

Advances in Seed Development and Germination

edited by

Sławomir Borek

Łukasz Wojtyla

and

Małgorzata Garnczarska

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4807 | Submission Open

Keywords: seed aging; seed development; seed dormancy; seed germination; seed metabolism; seed preservation; seed priming; seed responses to stress

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

MicroRNAs and mRNA in Human Health and Disease

edited by

Paulina Gil-Kulik

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3494 | Submission Open

Keywords: stem cells; mesenchymal stem cells; gene expression; microRNA; mRNA

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)

Ferroptosis and Cuproptosis: Mechanism and Crosstalk in Cancer, Neurodegeneration, and Metabolic Syndrome

edited by

Rosanna Squitti

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1709 | Submission Open

Keywords: ferroptosis; cuproptosis; Alzheimer's disease; colorectal cancer; neurodegeneration; metabolic syndrome; regulated cell death; iron metabolism; copper metabolism; psychiatric disorders

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

Antibiotics Science: Molecular Insights, Detection Strategies, Resistance Challenges and Interdisciplinary Applications

edited by

Lidia Magerusan

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1411 | Submission Open

Keywords: antibiotics; antibiotic molecular design and synthesis; antibiotic action mechanism; antibiotics resistance; environmental contamination; therapeutic monitoring; antibiotic sensing and detection; food and environmental safety

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Microbiology)

Advances in the Synthesis and Study of Novel Bioactive Molecules

edited by

Adriana Georgieva Bakalova

and

Emiliya Demireva Cherneva

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 895 | Submission Open

Keywords: organic compounds; metal complexes; bioactive molecules

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biochemistry)

Molecular Research on Embryo Developmental Potential: 2nd Edition

edited by

Jan Tesarik

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 566 | Submission Open

Keywords: embryo developmental potential; oocyte quality; sperm quality; non-invasive techniques; molecular biomarkers

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

Decoding the Microbial Influence on Host Gene Expression

edited by

Damian Kołat

and

Mateusz Kciuk

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 535 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Microbiology)

Molecular Aspects of Diabetes and Its Complications

edited by

Giuseppe Murdolo

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 203 | Submission Open

Keywords: obesity; insulin resistance; type 2 diabetes; atherosclerosis; endothelial dysfunction; cardiovascular disease; peripheral artery disease; diabetic feet; diabetic micoangiopathy; diabetic neuropathy; regenerative medicine

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

Lipopolysaccharide as a Drug Target

edited by

Martina Schmidt

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 148 | Submission Open

Keywords: tissue barriers; neuroinflammation; macrophages; microglia; organoids; scaffolds; infections; cry-EM

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pharmacology)

Vitamin D in Reproductive Disorders: Determinants, Metabolism, and Downstream Biological Mechanisms

edited by

Eugenia Mata-Greenwood

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 91 | Submission Open

Keywords: vitamin D; perinatal corticosteroids; placental insufficiency; intrauterine growth restriction; cortisol metabolism

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

Effects of Radiation in Health and Disease

edited by

Raffaella Lazzarini

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 30 | Submission Open

Keywords: extremely low-frequency magnetic fields; proteins and gene interaction; ionizing and non-ionizing radiations

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)

Current Research on Lipidomics

edited by Agata Kot-Wasik

submission deadline 25 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 28 | Submission Open

Keywords: lipids ; hyphenated chromatography– mass spectrometry ; biological samples ; sample preparation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)

Natural Compounds in Cancer Treatment and Prevention: Mechanisms, Evidence, and Clinical Perspectives

edited by Vitor Engracia Valenti

submission deadline 25 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 22 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural compounds; cancer treatment; cancer prevention; bioactive phytochemicals

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

Neurotransmitter Dysregulation in Brain Disease: Focus on Epilepsy and Its Comorbidities

edited by

Giuseppe Di Giovanni

submission deadline 30 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 107 | Submission Open

Keywords: neurotransmitter dysregulation; epilepsy; addiction; serotonin; GABA; molecular neuroscience; neuropharmacology; brain networks

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Neurobiology)

Molecular Mechanisms Fueling Glioblastoma Progression and Resistance: Emerging Therapeutic Opportunities

edited by

Anthony Lemarié

submission deadline 30 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 64 | Submission Open

Keywords: glioblastoma; cancer stem cells; radioresistance; chemoresistance; targeted therapies; tumor plasticity; tumor heterogeneity; invasion; immune escape

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Neurobiology)

MiRNA Regulation in the Early PME/TME: The Role of Non-Cancer Cells and the ECM in Solid Tumours

edited by

Kurt Sartorius

submission deadline 30 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 53 | Submission Open

Keywords: microRNAs; early tumor microenvironment (TME); stromal/ECM interaction; vascularization; ECM remodelling; signalling pathways

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Oncology)

Cardioprotective Mechanisms in Myocardial Ischemia

edited by Virginia Pérez and Verónica D’annunzio

submission deadline 30 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 16 | Submission Open

Keywords: myocardial ischemia; ischemia– reperfusion injury; cardioprotection; molecular signaling; oxidative stress; inflammation; cardiac remodeling; therapeutic targets; translational cardiology

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

Latest Advances in Antiparasitic Agents

edited by Olga S. Koutsoni and

Maria Agallou

submission deadline 30 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 13 | Submission Open

Keywords: parasite genomics; parasite proteomics; metabolic pathways; parasite– host interactions; drug targets; mechanisms of drug resistance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pharmacology)

Evolutionary Genetics of Pathogens

edited by Leonardo Gabriel Panunzi

submission deadline 30 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 13 | Submission Open

Keywords: pathogenicity; genome evolution; horizontal gene transfer; virulence factors; comparative genomics; pangenome analysis mobile genetic elements; computational biology; machine learning; host– pathogen interactions

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

Biomarkers and Early Detection Strategies of Ovarian Tumors: 2nd Edition

edited by Lukasz Szafron

submission deadline 30 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 11 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomarker; ovarian cancer; borderline ovarian tumor; genetic variant; epigenetics; transciptomics; proteomics; metabolomics; ovarian tumor prevention; ovarian tumor treatment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Oncology)

The Role of Neuropeptides and Their GPCRs in the Neuroendocrine System

edited by

Hirotaka Sakamoto

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 561 | Submission Open

Keywords: neuropeptides; G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs); neuroendocrine system; signal transduction; hypothalamus

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Neurobiology)

Molecular Neuropathology of Alzheimer’s Disease: Tau, Amyloid-β, and Novel Protein Associations

edited by

José Luna-Muñoz

and Alejandra Morlett-Paredes

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 68 | Submission Open

Keywords: tauopathies and protein aggregation; amyloid beta and neurotoxicity; emerging proteins in neurodegeneration; molecular and morphological biomarkers; innovative therapies and experimental targets; artificial intelligence and neuropathological analysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Neurobiology)

Advances in Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias: From Pathogenesis to Therapeutics

edited by

Amal Kaddoumi

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 25 | Submission Open

Keywords: Alzheimer's disease; cerebral amyloid angiopathy; blood– brain barrier; cerebrovascular dysfunction; neuroinflammation; therapeutic development; translational research

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Neurobiology)

Animal Models for Neurobiological Diseases

edited by

Hiroki Toyoda

and

Jana Tchekalarova

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 22 | Submission Open

Keywords: animal models; mice; zebrafish; Alzheimer's disease; Parkinson's disease; multiple sclerosis; neuropsychiatric conditions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Neurobiology)

Lipid Metabolism in Aging and Diseases: From Mechanisms to Therapy

edited by

Dominique Delmas

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 6 | Submission Open

Keywords: lipid metabolism; degenerative diseases; cardiovascular pathologies; neurodegeneration; inflammation; autoimmunity; cancer; lipid droplets; bioactive molecules; drug repositioning; oxidative stress; mitochondrial dysfunction; inflammatory processes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biochemistry)

Molecular and Nanostructured Materials for Energy, Environmental, and Biomedical Applications

edited by

Balaji Murugan

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 5 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced sustainable materials; molecular engineering; energy conversion and storage (supercapacitor; solar cells; and batteries); electrocatalysis and photocatalysis; environmental remediation; biomedical applications; bio/electrochemical sensing and bioelectronics; molecular surface structure and interface chemistry; in situ/operando spectroscopy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Nanoscience)

Advanced Research in Veterinary Drugs

edited by Jianyong Li

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1689 | Submission Open

Keywords: veterinary drug; target; chemical structure; mechanism; medicinal chemistry; toxicity; pharmacodynamics; pharmacokinetics; residues

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pharmacology)

Advanced Composite Materials: Molecular Design and Applications

edited by Fan Yang

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

Keywords: multifunctional applications; mechanical and physical properties; extreme environments; molecular dynamics analysis; composite molecular design; preparation; simulation; and characterization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Science)

Exopolysaccharides of Microbial Origin: Production, Analysis and Modification

edited by Marzena Jedrzejczak-Krzepkowska and

Karolina Ludwicka

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 69 | Submission Open

Keywords: exopolysaccharide; biopolymer; biofilm; microorganism; biosynthesis; genetic engineering; molecular design; modification; analysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Microbiology)

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