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Bioactive Compounds from Microorganisms and Their Biotechnological Applications

edited by

Christian Anumudu

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 391 | Submission Open

Keywords: microbial bioactive compounds; secondary metabolites; natural products; antimicrobial agents; drug discovery; metabolomics; genomics; synthetic biology; fermentation biotechnology; bioprocessing; enzyme biotechnology; microbial peptides; polysaccharides; industrial biotechnology; biopharmaceuticals; anticancer compounds; anti-inflammatory agents; microbiome-derived compounds; sustainable production

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

Molecular-Scale Design, Synthesis, and Applications of (Photo)Electrochemical Materials for Sustainable Energy and Environmental Solutions

edited by

Shiwei Lin

and

Zhaohui Xiao

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 389 | Submission Open

Keywords: molecular-scale material engineering; photoelectrocatalysis/electrocatalysis; sustainable energy conversion; atomic-precision synthesis; environmental remediation technologies

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

Mesenchymal Stromal/Stem Cells (MSCs) in Regenerative Medicine

edited by

Miomir Knezevic

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 388 | Submission Open

Keywords: mesenchymal stromal cells; mesenchymal stem cells; regenerative medicine; cell therapy; immunomodulation; molecular mechanisms; extracellular vesicles; translational research; clinical applications; tissue regeneration

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

Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs): New Molecular Insights

edited by Juan Pablo Petiti

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 386 | Submission Open

Keywords: neuroendocrine neoplasms; cell signaling; biomarkers; molecular targets; tumor progression; invasion

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Oncology)

Advances in Computational Research in Molecular Oncology: Tumor Initiation, Progression, and Treatment

edited by

Lip Yee Por

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 382 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; molecular oncology; multi-omics; digital twin; systems biology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Oncology)

Mechanistic Insights into the Ubiquitin System’s Role in Cellular Signal Transduction and Homeostasis

edited by Michael Massiah

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 381 | Submission Open

Keywords: ubiquitination; protein homeostasis; deubiquitinases; E3-associated diseases; autophagy; ubiquitin dysregulation; proteasome-targeting; protac

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)

Molecular Plant Abiotic Stress: Recent Advances and Challenges

edited by

Quaid Hussain

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 380 | Submission Open

Keywords: abiotic stress; plant stress tolerance; molecular mechanisms; gene expression; transcription factors; stress signaling pathways; functional genomics; plant hormones; omics technologies; gene family

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

Eco-Conscious Therapeutics: Molecular Foundations and Future Directions in Green Medicine

edited by

Adi Lahat

and

Kassem Sharif

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 363 | Submission Open

Keywords: green medicine; molecular therapeutics; sustainable healthcare; biomarker profiling; predictive toxicology; eco-friendly drug design; environmental impact; biodegradable materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Toxicology)

Natural Antioxidants from Plant Sources: Functional Roles and Health Implications

edited by

Socorro Vanesca Frota Gaban

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 362 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant-derived antioxidants; polyphenols; oxidative stress; functional foods; preventive nutrition

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

Molecular Progress of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Disease

edited by

Ilenia Calcaterra

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 359 | Submission Open

Keywords: cardiometabolic continuum; endothelial dysfunction; heart failure; metabolic complications

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

The Expanding Genetic Landscape of Parkinson's Disease

edited by

Christos Koros

and

Vasilios C. Constantinides

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 355 | Submission Open

Keywords: Parkinson’s disease; monogenic; polygenic risk score; alpha-synuclein

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Neurobiology)

Molecular Mechanisms and Therapeutics in Chronic Kidney Diseases

edited by

Haiyong Chen

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 341 | Submission Open

Keywords: chronic kidney disease; molecular pathway; cellular interaction; post-translational modification; genetics; renal injury susceptibility; molecular-based intervention; therapeutics

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

Advances in Multicomponent Reactions (MCR) in Organic Synthesis

edited by

Diana Camelia Nuta

, Camelia Elena Stecoza and Carmen Limban

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 339 | Submission Open

Keywords: multicomponent reactions; one-pot synthesis; green chemistry; drug discovery; bignelli reaction; mannich reaction; hantzsch reaction; sustainable synthesis; nanoparticle catalysts; supramolecular chemistry; mechanochemistry

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

Integrating Molecular Genetic and Geospatial Approaches for Advanced Monitoring of Plant Biodiversity

edited by

Luigi De Masi

and

Marina Maura Calandrelli

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 338 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant biodiversity; biodiversity monitoring; genetic diversity; gene flow; population structure; landscape genetics; adaptive variation; spatiotemporal modelling; genetic erosion; conservation biology; geospatial analysis; remote sensing

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

Research on Beneficial Mechanisms of Plant Growth Promoting Bacteria

edited by

Laith K.T. Al-Ani

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 310 | Submission Open

Keywords: biological control; plant resistance; induce systemic resistance (ISR); antifungal compounds; secondary compounds; siderophores; next-generation sequencing; soil biodiversity; microbiome; PGPF; trichoderma; mushroom; DSE; mycorrhiza

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

Quorum Quenching in Medicine–Molecular Interactions

edited by

Emil Paluch

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 302 | Submission Open

Keywords: quorum sensing; quorum quenching; biofilm; virulence; host; pathogenicity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Microbiology)

Advances in Reprogramming of Mitochondrial Signalling and Metabolism in Cancers

edited by

Yunfeng Zhao

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 301 | Submission Open

Keywords: mitochondria; metabolic reprogramming; cancer metabolism; redox signaling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Oncology)

Cold Atmospheric Plasma Effect on Cancer Cells

edited by

Pradeep Lamichhane

and

Tirtha Raj Acharya

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 295 | Submission Open

Keywords: cold atmospheric plasma; plasma medicine; cancer cells; reactive oxygen species; molecular mechanisms; apoptosis; redox biology; immunogenic cell death; plasma oncology

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

Organ Axis: Insights from Molecular Metabolism

edited by

Peiwen Wang

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 288 | Submission Open

Keywords: organ axis; molecular metabolism; interorgan crosstalk; metabolic regulation; metabolic diseases; biomarkers; molecular pathways; metabolites

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

Exploring Plant Growth and Development: From Molecular Mechanisms to Environmental Adaptations

edited by Lénia Rodrigues,

Hélia Cardoso

and

Catarina Campos

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 288 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant growth and development; molecular pathways; phytohormones; genome editing; high-throughput; omics; crop resilience; plant stress responses and adaptations

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

Gene Variants and Phenotypic Diversity: Insights into CFTR, SLC Transporters and Disease

edited by Veronique Ladeveze

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 279 | Submission Open

Keywords: mutations; polymorphisms; alternative splicing; exon skipping; intron retention; CFTR (ABCC7); cystic fibrosis; SLC16a3; Alzheimer’s disease; pulmonary and brain cancer

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

Plant Bioactives: Sustainable Extraction, Characterization, and Antimicrobial Potential

edited by

Muhammad Saleem Kalhoro

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 277 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant extracts; bioactive compounds; phytochemistry; natural compounds; green based extraction; therapeutic potential

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

Molecular Mechanisms of Dysfunctional Neural Circuits in Brain Disorders

edited by

Yun Li

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 269 | Submission Open

Keywords: dynamic wiring; brain network; brain connectivity; neuropathology; neuromodulation; neuroplasticity; circuit mapping

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Neurobiology)

Heart Failure: From Pathophysiology to Therapeutic Targets

edited by

Michele Correale

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 269 | Submission Open

Keywords: heart failure; pathophysiology; pharmacological targets; congestion; edema; molecular mechanisms

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

Latest Research Progress in Sport Genomics

edited by

Korkut Ulucan

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 268 | Submission Open

Keywords: sport genetics; genomics; athlete; performance; microbiota; epigenetics; injury; psychogenomics

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

Metal Complexes: From Synthesis to Pharmacological Studies and Application

edited by Joksimović Nenad and

Snežana Stojanović

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 261 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal complexes; medicinal inorganic chemistry; bioactive ligands; pharmacological activity; molecular docking; biomolecular interactions; anticancer agents; antimicrobial activity; coordination chemistry; structure–activity relationship

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pharmacology)

Microplastics and Nanoplastics: Cellular Toxicity and Health Implications

edited by Gaetana Gambino

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 259 | Submission Open

Keywords: microplastics (MPs); nanoplastics (NPs); cellular toxicity; human health; oxidative stress; inflammation; genotoxicity; mitochondrial; dysfunction; bioaccumulation; mechanistic toxicology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Toxicology)

Toward an Integrated Understanding of Circadian and Neuroendocrine Interactions in Health and Disease

edited by

Estela Maris Muñoz

and

Agata Rita Carpentieri

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 256 | Submission Open

Keywords: chronobiology; circadian system; neuroendocrine system; multidirectional crosstalk; neurons; endocrine cells; endocrine regulation; zeitgebers; hormones; neurotransmitters; homeostasis; diseases

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

Calcium Channel Signaling: From Molecular Structure to Physiological Function

edited by

Dongki Yang

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 252 | Submission Open

Keywords: calcium signaling; ion channels; cell signaling; intracellular signaling; membrane proteins; electrophysiology; structural biology; cryo-electron microscopy; protein structure–function; signal transduction; calcium homeostasis; cellular physiology; molecular mechanisms; imaging techniques; live-cell imaging; systems biology; computational biology; pharmacology; drug discovery; therapeutic targets; translational research; disease mechanisms; cardiovascular diseases; neurological disorders; neurodegeneration; cancer biology; metabolism; inflammation; stem cells

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)

Molecular Mechanisms of Resistance to Targeted Cancer Therapies

edited by

Patrick Ming-Kuen Tang

and

Dongmei Zhang

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 250 | Submission Open

Keywords: cancer therapy; drug resistance; molecular mechanism; artificial intelligence; singel-cell bioinformatics; spatial analysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Oncology)

Molecular Docking Studies and Enzyme Inhibitory Assessment of Synthesized Heterocyclic Compounds

edited by

Mohamed Maatallah

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 249 | Submission Open

Keywords: heterocyclic compounds; molecular docking; enzyme inhibition; structure activity relationships (SAR); synthetic medicinal chemistry; computational chemistry; in silico drug design; ADMET prediction; molecular dynamics simulation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biochemistry)

Heart Diseases: Molecular Research and Novel Therapies

edited by Monika M. Gladka

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 247 | Submission Open

Keywords: cardiovascular diseases; molecular mechanisms; cardiac remodeling; heart failure; gene regulation; epigenetics; non-coding RNA; inflammation; regenerative medicine; novel therapies

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

Molecular Insights into Cancer Biomarkers and Targeted Therapies in Solid Tumors

edited by Michele Ghidini

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 245 | Submission Open

Keywords: cancer biomarkers; target therapies; solid tumors; mutations; molecular biology; immunotherapy; TKI inhibitors; monoclonal antibodies; NGS; molecular panel

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Oncology)

Molecular Mechanisms of Environment-Induced Human Diseases

edited by

Halim İşsever

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 244 | Submission Open

Keywords: environmental exposures; heavy metal toxicity; environment-induced human diseases

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

Effects and Applications of Nanoparticles in Plant-Pathogen Interactions and Plant Physiology

edited by

Solabomi Olaitan Ayoade

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 244 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant–pathogen interaction; nanotechnology; plant physiology; transcriptomics; DNA methylation; antimicrobial mechanism; metabolomics; microbial structure analysis

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

Immune Crosstalk Between Host and Pathogens

edited by

Ulrike Kemmerling

and

Christian Castillo

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 241 | Submission Open

Keywords: host-pathogen interactions; virus; bacteria; parasites; innate immunity; adaptive immunity, signal transduction; immune evasion; cytokines; inflammation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Immunology)

Molecular Mechanisms and Therapeutic Approaches in Glaucoma and Retinal Neurodegeneration

edited by Yukihiro Shiga

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 239 | Submission Open

Keywords: glaucoma; retinal neurodegeneration; retinal ganglion cells; mitochondrial dysfunction; neuroinflammation; neuro-glial interactions; multi-omics; biomarkers; disease-modifying therapies; translational research

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

Antiviral Immune Responses and Mechanisms

edited by Xueqing Ma

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 237 | Submission Open

Keywords: antiviral immunity; immune response; molecular mechanism; animal virus; innate immunity; adaptive immunity; immune escape; veterinary infectious diseases

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Immunology)

New Molecules for Advanced Biosensors for Health, Food Safety and Environment

edited by

Sabato D’Auria

, Piotr Bojarski and Beata Wielgus-Kutrowska

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 235 | Submission Open

Keywords: proteins; electrochemistry; biosensors; molecular diagnostics; food safety; environmental monitoring

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biochemistry)

The Basic Mechanisms of Brain Inflammation

edited by

Diogo Dominguini

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 235 | Submission Open

Keywords: health sciences; neuroscience; pathophysiology; cognitive impairment; inflammation; mental health; oxidative stress

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Immunology)

Molecular Biomarkers and AI in Cardiac Electrophysiology

edited by Kenneth C. Bilchick

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 235 | Submission Open

Keywords: cardiac electrophysiology; molecular biomarkers; artificial intelligence; machine learning; atrial fibrillation; ventricular arrhythmia; sudden cardiac death; electrocardiography (ECG); cardiac imaging; precision medicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)

T-Cell Function and Molecular Regulation

edited by

Davide Raineri

and

Hugo Abreu

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 232 | Submission Open

Keywords: T-cell activation and differentiation; immune checkpoints; signaling pathways; epigenetic modifications; immune tolerance; T-cell exhaustion; adoptive immunotherapy; cytokine signaling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Immunology)

Integrative Genetic and Multi-Omics Approaches to Disease Biology

edited by

Emmanuel Adewuyi

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 231 | Submission Open

Keywords: disease genes; human genomics; GWAS; multi-omics; regulatory genomics; mendelian randomisation; gene prioritisation; pleiotropy; precision medicine; translational genetics

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

Nanoparticle-Mediated Molecular Regulation of Plant Tolerance

edited by

Abolghassem Emamverdian

and

James Barker

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 230 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; plant stress physiology; antioxidant defense system; abiotic stress; molecular signaling; reactive oxygen species (ROS); phytoremediation; gene expression regulation; nutrient uptake; sustainable agriculture

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Nanoscience)

Molecular Mechanisms of Anesthetic Effects

edited by Jose Luis Guerrero Orriach

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 229 | Submission Open

Keywords: general anesthetics; molecular pharmacology; ion channels; gaba receptors; neuroprotection; signal transduction; mitochondrial dysfunction; local anesthetics; anesthetic-induced neurotoxicity; proteomic

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)

The Effects of Dietary Factors and Nutrition on Chronic Disease

edited by

Zaidatul Akmal Othman

and

Zaida Zakaria

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 229 | Submission Open

Keywords: dietary patterns; chronic disease prevention; functional foods and bioactive compounds; nutritional epidemiology; gut microbiota; metabolic health

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

Precision Medicine and Rare Cancers

edited by Juha Rantala

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 227 | Submission Open

Keywords: precision medicine; rare cancers; biomarkers; targeted therapies; tumor models; drug repurposing; ex vivo drug screening

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

Exercise and Immunopathology

edited by Rodolfo de Paula Vieira and Luis Vicente Franco Oliveira

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 225 | Submission Open

Keywords: exercise immunology; exercise physiology; inflammation; immune response; cardiopulmonary diseases; exercise rehabilitation; immune modulation; chronic diseases; aging and exercise; sports physiology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Immunology)

Insights of Metabolomics

edited by

Xiaopeng Chen

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 224 | Submission Open

Keywords: pathway; metabolites; metabolomics; LC; GC; NMR; mechanism; statistical analysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biochemistry)

Unveiling Bioactive Marine Compounds

edited by

Noora Barzkar

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 224 | Submission Open

Keywords: marine natural products; bioactive compounds; molecular diversity; biosynthetic gene clusters; combinatorial biosynthesis; drug discovery

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

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