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Production of Bioactive Compounds by Microbes: Biosynthetic Pathway Elucidation and Metabolic Engineering

edited by

Yongjun Wei

, Ziqiao Yuan and Ying Zhang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 247 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioacitve compounds; engineered microbes; biosynthetic pathway; metabolic engineering; synthetic biology; metabolic reprogramming

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Microbiology)

Molecular Advances in the Neurological Underpinnings of Consciousness

edited by

Jeffrey Fessel

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 237 | Submission Open

Keywords: consciousness; neurological pathways; neuregulin; brainstem; thalamus; brain activity; sleep; brain metabolism

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Neurobiology)

The Role of Embryonic Stem Cells in Human Disease and Health

edited by Fahad Kidwai

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 231 | Submission Open

Keywords: emrbryonic stem cells; human disease and health; regenerative therapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)

Molecular Basis and Treatment of Creatine Deficiency Syndromes

edited by Andreas Schulze

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 230 | Submission Open

Keywords: AGAT; GAMT; creatine transporter; SCL6A8; GATM; creatine deficiency; guanidinoacetate; animal models; cell models

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

Role of Nanomaterials in Plant Metabolism

edited by

Emilia Apostolova

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 216 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoparticles; nanomaterials; abiotic stress; photosynthesis; chlorophyll fluorescence; signal molecules; antioxidant activity; chlorophyll fluorescence; photosynthetic machinery; reactive oxygen species; thylakoid membranes; signal molecules; physiological and stressful conditions; plant metabolism

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Nanoscience)

Advanced Composite Materials: Molecular Design and Applications

edited by Fan Yang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 212 | 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)

Research on Synthetic Medicinal Chemistry

edited by Alberto Ongaro

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 209 | Submission Open

Keywords: drug development; lead optimization; degraders; PROTACs; bioactive molecules

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pharmacology)

Cell and Molecular Biology of Archaea

edited by

Federica De Lise

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 197 | Submission Open

Keywords: archaea; molecular biology; translation; gene expression regulation; biofilm; metabolism

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Microbiology)

Latest Progress of Photocatalysts

edited by María J. Cabrera‐Afonso

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 185 | Submission Open

Keywords: metallaphotoredox; visible-light; photoredox; radicals; cross-coupling; bifunctional catalyst

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

Molecular Engineering of Viral-Like Particles for Targeted Therapeutic Applications

edited by

Rita Melo

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 181 | Submission Open

Keywords: virus-like particles (VLPs); targeted drug delivery; molecular engineering; precision medicine; gene therapy; nanotechnology; biomedicine; computational biophysics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Microbiology)

Molecular and Cellular Mechanisms Underlying Taste and Smell

edited by

Naina Bhatia-Dey

and

Thomas Heinbockel

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 152 | Submission Open

Keywords: olfaction; anosmia; hyposmia; ageusia; dysgeusia; gustation; chemesthesis; receptors; chemosensory processing; epigenome

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)

Advances in Molecular Genetics and Molecular Therapy for Gastric Cancers

edited by

Binnari Kim

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 151 | Submission Open

Keywords: gastric cancer; molecular genetics; targeted therapy; tumor microenvironment; immunotherapy; biomarkers

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

Redox, Antioxidant and Mitochondrial Signaling

edited by

Yuichiro J. Suzuki

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 139 | Submission Open

Keywords: oxygen; reactive oxygen species; antioxidants; signal transduction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)

Nanostructured Formulations in Pharmaceutical, Medical and Cosmetic Applications, 3rd Edition

edited by

Urszula Bazylinska

submission deadline 21 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 147 | Submission Open

Keywords: surfactants; disperse systems; colloids; nanoemulsions; lipid nanocarriers; polymeric nanocarriers; lyotropic liquid crystals; colloidal stability; drug delivery; self-organization; templating processes; encapsulation/solubilization processes; theranostics; nanohybrids

(This special issue belongs to the Section Macromolecules)

Molecular Mechanisms in Organ Transplantation

edited by Hirofumi Hirao

submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6846 | Submission Open

Keywords: organ transplantation; cellular-specific response to perioperative stress; cold/warm ischemia; innate/adaptive immunity; microcirculatory disturbance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)

Hallmarks of Cancer: Emerging Insights and Innovations

edited by

Konstantinos Syrigos

submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6342 | Submission Open

Keywords: proliferative signaling; growth suppression evasion; epigenetic reprogramming; immune system evasion; replicative immortality; inflammation and cancer; microbiome and cancer; invasion and metastasis; tumor microenvironment; cellular senescence; genomic instability; metabolic reprogramming; therapeutic resistance; molecular diagnostics; targeted cancer therapy

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

Pain in Human Health and Disease

edited by

Daniel Pozza

submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3323 | Submission Open

Keywords: pain signaling; molecular pathways; chronic pain; neuropathic pain; inflammation neuro– immune interactions; epigenetics pharmacogenetics; precion medicine; sleep disorders

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

Neuroendocrine Tumors: From Molecular Pathology to Novel Therapeutic Approaches, Including Theranostics

edited by

Behrooz H. Yousefi

submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2653 | Submission Open

Keywords: neuroendocrine tumors; NETs; molecular pathology; therapeutic strategies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Oncology)

Gene Mutations in Cancer

edited by

Lucie Benešová

submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1222 | Submission Open

Keywords: oncogenetics; somatic mutations; intratumor mutational heterogeneity; tumor mutational burden; circulating tumor DNA; liquid biopsy

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

Colorectal Cancer: Molecular and Cellular Basis

edited by Martina Lepore Signorile

submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1095 | Submission Open

Keywords: colorectal cancer; molecular and cellular biology; tumor initiation; tumor progression; metastasis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Oncology)

Oxidative Stress and Disease: Basic and Biochemical Approaches

edited by

Giuseppe Bruschetta

submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1006 | Submission Open

Keywords: aging; antioxidant mechanisms; cancer; cytokines; enzymatic pathways; inflammatory processes; oxidative stress; reactive oxygen species (ROS)

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)

Circulating Tumor Cells in Oncology: From Liquid Biopsy to Clinical Decision-Making

edited by

Maria Beatrice Morelli

submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 920 | 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)

Bioinformatics Analysis of Single Cell and Spatial Multi-Omics

edited by Fahong Yu

submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 292 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioinformatics; single-cell omics; spatial multi-omics; matabolomics; genomics; transcriptomics; proteomics; next-generation sequencing techniques

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Informatics)

Valorization of Lignocellulosic Biomass: 2nd Edition

edited by

Haishun Du

submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 192 | Submission Open

Keywords: lignocellulosic biomass; biorefinery; biomass conversion; bioenergy; biofuels; bioproducts; platform chemicals; cellulose nanomaterials; lignin nanoparticles; functional materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Science)

Signaling Molecules in Neurological Health and Disease

edited by Venkat Venkataraman

submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 188 | Submission Open

Keywords: microglia; neuroinflammation; gut– brain axis; neurodegenerative diseases; neuroimmune interactions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Neurobiology)

T Cell Therapy in Cancer: Molecular Perspectives

edited by Alessio Ottaviani

submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 131 | Submission Open

Keywords: cancer; immunotherapy; gene therapy; chimeric antigen receptor; tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes; T-reg; gamma delta (γ δ ) T cells; cytokine release syndrome; allogenic transplantation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Oncology)

From Discovery to Clinic: Overcoming Barriers in Antimicrobial Peptide Development

edited by José M. Pérez De la Lastra

submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 106 | Submission Open

Keywords: antimicrobial peptides (AMPs); translational challenges; in vivo efficacy; drug delivery and formulation; computational approaches; pharmacokinetics; toxicity prediction; antibiotic resistance; animal models; nanotechnology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Microbiology)

The Tumor Microenvironment and Targeted Therapy

edited by

Luca Filippi

submission deadline 28 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 136 | Submission Open

Keywords: tumor microenvironment; cancer; immune evasion; novel therapeutic strategies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Oncology)

Autoimmune Disorders: Molecular Mechanisms and Therapeutic Strategies

edited by

Katarzyna Romanowska-Próchnicka

submission deadline 29 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 253 | Submission Open

Keywords: molecular mechanisms; immune signaling pathways; targeted therapies; biomarkers; autoimmune pathogenesis

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

Molecular Research and Cellular Biology of Breast Cancer

edited by

Andrea Nicolini

and

Cristian Scatena

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 11 articles | Viewed by 22817 | Submission Open

Keywords: molecular mechanisms of tumor growth and diffusion; cancer cell biology; biology of tumor micro-environmental cells; MDR; hormone dependency; HER2 positive breast cancer; TNBC; genetic and epigenetic alterations; pro-tumor and anti-tumor immune responses; conventional and biological therapies; blood and tissue biomarkers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Oncology)

Plant Extracts and Bioactive Molecules with Potential Benefits for Human Health

edited by

Violeta Popovici

Cerasela Elena Gîrd

and

Emma Adriana Ozon

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 19417 | Submission Open

Keywords: medicinal plants; plant extracts; bioactive phytocompound identification and quantification; pharmacological activity; health benefits; phytotherapy; plant-based diet; functional foods

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

Molecular Mechanisms and Therapies of Pancreatic Cancer: 2nd Edition

edited by

Donatella Delle Cave

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 10 articles | Viewed by 19143 | Submission Open

Keywords: pancreatic cancer; metabolism; cellular plasticity; tumor microenvironment; target therapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Oncology)

Medicinal Plants and Bioactive Compounds in Health and Disease

edited by

Sandra Barbalho

and

Sunmin Park

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 18564 | Submission Open

Keywords: obesity; diabetes; metabolic syndrome; metabolic-associated fat liver disease; inflammatory processes; free radicals and oxidative stress; phyto-compounds; medicinal plants; nutrition; physical exercises

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

Natural Compounds: Advances in Antimicrobial Activity

edited by

Carlo Genovese

and

Francesco Pegreffi

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 18288 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural compounds; multidrug-resistant microorganisms; biofilm; synergistic effect; nanotechnologies; delivery systems; machine learning; clinical infections

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

New Molecular Mechanisms and Markers in Inflammatory Disorders, 3rd Edition

edited by

Elena Vianello

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 16077 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Immunology)

Role of Calprotectin in Human Health and Disease

edited by

Mats B. Eriksson

and

Anders O. Larsson

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 14783 | Submission Open

Keywords: acute phase reactants; analysis; bacterial infection; biomarker; calprotectin; critical care; inflammation; turbidimetric

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

Environmental Stress and Metabolic Responses in Plants

edited by

Tibor Janda

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 13806 | Submission Open

Keywords: abiotic stress; acclimation; biotic stress; climate change; light stresses; oxidative stress; photoinhibition; redox regulation; signalling; stress alleviation; stress detection in plants

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

Bioinformatics and Machine Learning for Predicting Biological Processes

edited by Hao Lv

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 13654 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioinformatics; machine learning; multi-omics integration; gene regulation; biological processes; disease processes; data-driven discovery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Informatics)

Molecular Diagnostics and Treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease

edited by

Loris Riccardo Lopetuso

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 12754 | Submission Open

Keywords: IBD molecular pathogenesis; intestinal mucosal healing; gut microbiota in IBD; fecal microbiota transplantation; target therapy in IBD; stem cell therapy; biologic agents; small molecules; adhesion antagonists; inflammatory cytokines; lymphocyte control

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

Nanomaterials and Biomaterials in Biomedicine Application

edited by

Filipa Mascarenhas-Melo

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 12171 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; biomaterials; biomedicine; drug delivery; regenerative medicine; healthcare technologies; biocompatible platforms

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Science)

Molecular Dynamics Simulations and Structural Analysis of Protein Domains (2nd Edition)

edited by

Alexandre G. De Brevern

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 10691 | Submission Open

Keywords: protein structures; molecular dynamics; advanced molecular dynamics; variants; pathologies; drug design; allostery; protein domains; secondary structures; methodological development; protein design; ligands; normal mode analysis; machine learning

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Informatics)

Latest Advances in Plant Abiotic Stress

edited by

Kincső Decsi

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8780 | Submission Open

Keywords: abiotic stress factors; priming effects; defense responses; biochemical pathway analyses; transcriptomics; plant conditioners; next-generation sequencing; genome-wide analyses

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

Molecular and Clinical Aspects of Migraine and Its Comorbidities: Epilepsy, Stroke, and Restless Leg Syndrome

edited by

Janusz Blasiak

and Michał Fila

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 8732 | Submission Open

Keywords: migraine; genetics and epigenetics of migraine; migraine comorbidities; omics in migraine studies; stem cells in migraine studies; epilepsy; stroke; restless leg syndrome

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

Nuclear Receptors in Diseases

edited by Roberto Palacios-Ramirez

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 8397 | Submission Open

Keywords: nuclear receptors; hormone receptors; orphan receptors; retinoid receptors; metabolic diseases; cancers; drug metabolism

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)

Melatonin: Physiological Effects on Health and Diseases

edited by

Jana Tchekalarova

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 7885 | Submission Open

Keywords: hormone melatonin; oxidative stress; sleep; metabolism; neurodegeneration

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Neurobiology)

Multiple Sclerosis: The Latest Developments in Immunology and Therapy

edited by

Borros Michael Arneth

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7647 | Submission Open

Keywords: multiple sclerosis; sensory disturbances; movement disorders

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

Renal Dysfunction, Uremic Compounds, and Other Factors (3rd Edition)

edited by

Giovana S. Di Marco

and

Marcus Brand

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7572 | Submission Open

Keywords: renal dysfunction; acute kidney disease; chronic kidney disease; soluble mediators; uremic toxins; disease progression; organ cross-talk; therapy; new techniques

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Toxicology)

Molecular Progression of Genome-Related Diseases: 2nd Edition

edited by

Salvatore Saccone

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7184 | Submission Open

Keywords: next-generation sequencing; genetic diseases; multifactorial diseases; diagnostic tolls; human health

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

Role of NRF2 Pathway in Chronic Diseases

edited by

Ángel Juan García-Yagüe

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6289 | Submission Open

Keywords: chronic diseases; NRF2; oxidative stress; inflammation; neurodegenerative diseases; cardiovascular disease; autoimmune diseases; chronic kidney diseases; liver disease

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biochemistry)

Mast Cells in Human Health and Diseases—3rd Edition

edited by

Giovanna Traina

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5356 | Submission Open

Keywords: mast cells; human diseases; pain; cardiovascular diseases; microbiome; food allergy; stress; cancer

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)

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