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The Gut Microbiota—Its Role and Molecular Mechanisms in Nutritional Health

edited by

Xi Ma

and Peng Tan

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 147 | Submission Open

Keywords: gut microbiota; microbiome; mucosal immunity; probiotics; omics; dysbiosis; microbiota– host interactions; microbiota manipulation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Microbiology)

Molecular Mechanisms of Nitric Oxide in Cardiovascular System

edited by

Elena Grossini

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 146 | Submission Open

Keywords: heart; nitric oxide; oxidative stress; pathways; protection; therapy; vascular

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

Molecular Genetics and Genomics of Neurodevelopmental Disorders

edited by

Elisabetta Bolognesi

and

Franca Rosa Guerini

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 144 | Submission Open

Keywords: neurodevelopmental disorders; genetics; molecular biology; biomarkers; epigenetics; precision medicine; rare variants; common variants; artificial intelligence; machine learning

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

Advances in Neuropharmacology in Neurodegenerative Disorders

edited by

Ichiro Kawahata

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 142 | Submission Open

Keywords: neuropharmacology; neurodegenerative disorders; cognitive dysfunction; motor dysfunction; drug discovery; neuroprotection; neurogenesis; brain plasticity; biomarkers; AI (artificial intelligence)

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

Molecular and Cellular Basis of Oral Immunology

edited by

Kenichi Kumagai

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 142 | Submission Open

Keywords: oral immunology; oral mucosa; immune tolerance; oral microbiome; oral diseases; periodontium; innate immunity; adaptive immunity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Immunology)

Systemic Lupus: Molecular Research, New Biomarkers and Novel Therapy

edited by Juan Pablo Mackern-Oberti

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 140 | Submission Open

Keywords: lupus; biomarkers; autoimmunity; inflammation; therapy; treatment; endocrine; prolactin; stress; T cell and B cell activation; T cell and B cell proliferation; antigenic immunosuppression

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

Micro/Nano-Structure Regulation of Two-Dimensional Materials

edited by

Ning Wang

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 138 | Submission Open

Keywords: 2D materials; micro/nano-engineering; structure– property relationships

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Science)

Targeted Peptide Drugs for Metabolic Diseases

edited by

Lukasz Buldak

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 138 | Submission Open

Keywords: metabolic disorders; peptide drugs; MASLD; receptor targeting; lipid regulation

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

Recent Advances in Genome-Edited Animal Models

edited by Takayuki Sakurai and

Masahiro Sato

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 137 | Submission Open

Keywords: genome editing; prime editing; base editing; CRISPRa/CRISPRi; knock-in/out; conditional genome editing; multiplex genome editing; manipulation of early embryos and germ cells; in vivo gene delivery; genome-edited animals; disease animal model

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

Exploring Molecular Mechanisms of Prostate Cancer

edited by

Estefania Labanca

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 136 | Submission Open

Keywords: genetic alterations; signlaing pathways; cellular dysregulation; non-coding RNAs; epigenetics; tumor microenvironment; metabolic factors; therapuetic targeting; multi-modal approaches

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Oncology)

Natural Products in Cancer Prevention and Treatment—Second Edition

edited by

Simona Serini

and

Gabriella Calviello

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 135 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural products; cancer; therapeutic strategies; novel molecular pathways

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

Molecular Research on Embryo Developmental Potential: 2nd Edition

edited by

Jan Tesarik

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 133 | 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)

Molecular Adaptations of Arthropod Vectors to Oxidative Stress

edited by

Francisco José Alves Lemos

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 132 | Submission Open

Keywords: oxidative stress; arthropod vectors; molecular adaptation; redox biology; proteomics; stress response mechanisms

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)

Epigenetic Mechanisms in Pain

edited by Hsien-Yu Peng

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 131 | Submission Open

Keywords: chronic pain; epigenetics; molecular biomarkers; neural plasticity; ion channel function; synaptic transmission; therapeutic strategies

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

New Discoveries in Virus–Cytoskeleton Regulation

edited by

Agustín Valenzuela-Fernández

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 129 | Submission Open

Keywords: viruses; cytoskeleton dynamics; actin; tubulin and intermediate filaments; infection; pathogenesis; therapies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)

Molecular and Electrochemical Mechanisms of Metal Corrosion

edited by

Mehrdad Faraji

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 128 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal corrosion; molecular mechanisms; electrochemistry; surface chemistry; corrosion inhibitors; passivation

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

Genetic Susceptibility in Human Diseases

edited by Xiaowu Gai

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 128 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioinformatics; genomics; genetic susceptibility to disease; genetic variation; gene– environment interactions; biomarkers; epigenetic mechanisms; pharmacogenomics; population genetics; bioinformatics tools and databases; novel diagnostics; targeted therapies

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

Molecular Mechanisms and Pathophysiology of Peripheral Neuropathies and Neuromuscular Disorders

edited by

Eleonora Galosi

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 127 | Submission Open

Keywords: peripheral neuropathies; neuromuscular disorders; small fiber neuropathy; neuropathic pain; nerve regeneration; molecular pathways; next-generation sequencing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Neurobiology)

Molecular Insights into Skin Health and Disease

edited by Federica Li Pomi

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 126 | Submission Open

Keywords: dermatology; molecular mechanisms; targeted therapy; biomarkers

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

Gut Microbiota in Human Disease and Health: 2nd Edition

edited by

Silvia Turroni

and

Federica D'Amico

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 125 | Submission Open

Keywords: gut microbiota; human disease; human health; omics; microbiota– host interactions; microbiota manipulation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Microbiology)

Cellular, Immune and Molecular Pathways of Injury and Disease in Forensic and Legal Medicine

edited by

Sorin Hostiuc

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 124 | Submission Open

Keywords: molecular autopsy; cellular injury pathways; ischemia and hypoxia markers; molecular profiling of fatal injuries; forensic genetics and toxicogenomic

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)

Advances in Autoimmune Diseases: The Molecular Basis and New Therapies

edited by

Adawi Mohammad

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 119 | Submission Open

Keywords: autoimmunity; molecular mechanisms; biologics; immunotherapy; precision medicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Immunology)

Anti-Cancer Effects of Natural Products: 2nd Edition

edited by

Moon Nyeo Park

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 119 | Submission Open

Keywords: cancer; natural products; herbal medicine; anticancer therapies; metastasis; recurrence; resistance mechanism; novel biomarker

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pharmacology)

Pathogenesis of Central Nervous System Disorders, Interplay and Multifaceted Role of Glial Cells and Neuroprotective Mechanisms

edited by Matilde Balbi

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 119 | Submission Open

Keywords: neurodegenerative disease; CNS disorders; glial cells; glia-cross talk; extracellular vesicles; calcium pathway; neuroinflammation; autophagy; excitotoxicity; glial phenotype

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

Recombinant Proteins and Antibody Engineering for Diagnostic and Treatment of Emerging Infectious Diseases

edited by

Gustavo Helguera

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 118 | Submission Open

Keywords: recombinant proteins; antibody engineering; monoclonal antibodies; hemorrhagic fevers; tuberculosis; emerging infectious diseases; neglected viruses; diagnostics; therapeutic antibodies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Immunology)

Emerging Therapeutic Approaches and Novel Targets in Fibrosis Treatment

edited by

Akrivi Chrysanthopoulou

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 118 | Submission Open

Keywords: organ fibrosis; tissue fibrosis; regenerative medicine; fibroblasts; chronic inflammation; immune mechanisms; wound healing; injured epithelium or endothelium; epithelial– mesenchymal transformation; treatment; therapies; therapeutic approaches; diagnosis; prognosis; antifibrotic agents

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Immunology)

RNA Biology: Unraveling the Complex Interplay Between Proteins and RNAs in Gene Expression and Regulation, 2nd Edition

edited by

Rosemary Kiernan

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 118 | Submission Open

Keywords: RNA biology; protein– RNA interplay; gene expression; post-transcriptional modifications; non-coding RNAs

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

Phytochemical Insights and Green Extraction Strategies for Bioactive Natural Compounds

edited by

Ana M. L. Seca

and

Gonçalo Pereira da Rosa

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 118 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant and algal bioactive metabolites; phytochemistry; green extraction techniques; natural sustainable solvents (NADES); structural elucidation of natural molecules; molecular characterization

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

Cell Penetrating Peptides: Novel Therapeutic Tools for Drug Delivery

edited by

Betty Revon Liu

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 117 | Submission Open

Keywords: cell-penetrating peptides; peptide design; drug delivery; controlled and release; clinical applica-tions; penetration mechanisms

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pharmacology)

Natural Products and Drug Delivery Systems in Dental Diseases

edited by

Rafael Scaf De Molon

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 117 | Submission Open

Keywords: periodontitis; natural products; anti-inflammatory therapy; local drug delivery; gingival inflammation; regenerative periodontics; nanotechnology in dentistry; herbal medicine; antimicrobial agents; oral microbiome modulation; signaling pathways

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

Advances in Stem Cell Biology and Translational Medicine

edited by Yangluowa Qu

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 117 | Submission Open

Keywords: stem cell regulation; differentiation; proliferation; self-renewal; stem cell-based therapy; tissue engineering; translational research

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)

Endometrial Cancer: From Molecular Insights to Treatment

edited by Giuseppe Angelico

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 117 | Submission Open

Keywords: endometrial cancer; molecular classification; TCGA; precision oncology; immunotherapy; targeted therapy; biomarkers; tumor microenvironment; genomics; personalized medicine

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

Molecular Insights into Skin Allergies: Cross-Disciplinary Approaches to Diagnosis and Therapy

edited by

Montserrat Fernández-Guarino

, Belén De la Hoz and

Javier Martínez-Botas

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 116 | Submission Open

Keywords: skin allergy; dermatology; allergy management; allergic reaction; topical immune response

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

Innovative Approaches to RNA-Based Therapeutics

edited by

Elzbieta Kierzek

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 116 | Submission Open

Keywords: RNA therapeutic; RNA drug; antisense therapy; siRNA; delivery; oligonucleotides; mRNA vaccine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)

Novel Biochemical, Genetic, and Molecular Biology Approaches in Human Reproduction

edited by Athanasios Zikopoulos

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 114 | Submission Open

Keywords: reproductive biology; infertilit; epigenetics in reproduction; maternal-fetal health; precision medicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)

Molecular Crosstalk in Stress-Induced Psychopathology

edited by Ilaria Demori and

Natalia V. Gulyaeva

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 113 | Submission Open

Keywords: Depression; Anxiety; Post-traumatic stress disorder; Early life stress; Microbiota– gut– brain axis; Blood– brain barrier; Neurotransmission; Neuroinflammation; Eating disorders; Addiction; Psychoneuroendocrineimmunology; Allostasis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Neurobiology)

Molecular Mechanisms Underlying the Involvement of Cytomegalovirus in the Progression of Multiple Sclerosis

edited by

Marco Miceli

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 112 | Submission Open

Keywords: multiple sclerosis; central nervous system; autoimmune; genetic and environmental factors; herpesviruses; CMV; immunopathology

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

Epigenetic Alterations in Hepatocellular Carcinoma

edited by

Yonghwan Shin

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 108 | Submission Open

Keywords: hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC); epigenetics; DNA methylation; histone modification; chromatin remodeling; non-coding RNAs epigenetic biomarkers; cancer progression

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Oncology)

Molecular Applications of Microbial and Marine-Derived Natural Products with Health Benefits

edited by Simona Negreş

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 108 | Submission Open

Keywords: microbial products; marine-derived products; pharmacological activity; key molecules; molecular mechanisms; drug discovery; nutraceuticals; therapy; prophylaxis

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

Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Molecular Mechanisms and Therapeutic Strategies

edited by

Lucas André Cavalcanti Brandão

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 107 | Submission Open

Keywords: hidradenitis suppurativa; molecular mechanisms; therapeutic strategies; pathophysiology; autoinflammatory disorders; immunology; dermatology inflammation; skin disease; molecular pathways; targeted therapy

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

Advances in Pharmacology for Neuropathic and Chronic Pain Management

edited by

Kuthati Yaswanth

and

Chih-Shung Wong

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 106 | Submission Open

Keywords: neuropathic pain; diabetic neuropathy; chronic pain; DPP-4 inhibitors; SGLT2 inhibitors; pain pharmacology; neuroinflammation; glial activation; ion channels; cannabinoids; endogenous peptides; epigenetic modulation; extended-release formulations; drug repurposing; analgesic mechanisms

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pharmacology)

New Therapeutic Strategies for Cystic Fibrosis

edited by Kavisha Arora

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 105 | Submission Open

Keywords: cystic fibrosis; CFTR; modulator therapy; non-responder mutations; mRNA therapy; gene editing

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

Current Research on Phenolic Profiles and Anti-Inflammatory Activities of Plants

edited by Chi-Rei Wu and Li-Wei Lin

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 105 | Submission Open

Keywords: plants; phenolic profiles; inflammation; cardiovascular disorders; cancer; diabetes; neurodegenerative disorders

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

Oxidative–Inflammatory Crosstalk in Retinal Pigment Epithelium: Models, Mechanisms, and Modulators

edited by

Min-Yen Hsu

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 104 | Submission Open

Keywords: retinal pigment epithelium (RPE); oxidative stress; inflammation; immunometabolism; mitochondrial dysfunction; inflammasome; IL-8/VEGF signaling; heavy-metal toxicity; extracellular vesicles; antioxidant therapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Immunology)

Molecular Mechanisms and Therapeutic Targets in Brain Tumor Pathogenesis

edited by Mugurel Petrinel Radoi

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 103 | Submission Open

Keywords: brain tumors; molecular pathogenesis; glioma biomarkers; tumor microenvironment; neuro-oncology; targeted therapy; translational neuroscience

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Neurobiology)

Pharmacological Agents for Soft Tissue and Articular Injections: From Mechanisms to Clinical Applications

edited by

Carmelo Pirri

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 102 | 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)

Recent Advances in Metabolism of Alzheimer’s Disease

edited by

Rebecca Piccarducci

and Maria Letizia Trincavelli

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 101 | Submission Open

Keywords: Alzheimer’ s disease; brain metabolism; insulin resistance; lipid metabolism; APOE ε 4; metabolic targets; insulin-sensitizing drugs; lifestyle and metabolic interventions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Neurobiology)

RNA-Mediated Post-Transcriptional Regulation in Bacteria Roles of Small RNAs, Small Proteins, and RNA Modifications

edited by Karl M Thompson

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 100 | Submission Open

Keywords: bacterial post-transcriptional regulation; small RNAs (sRNAs); small open reading frames (smORFs); RNA modifications; epitranscriptomics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)

Molecular Mechanisms Underlying the Pathogenesis and Treatment of Gastrointestinal Disorders

edited by

Andrzej Pławski

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 99 | Submission Open

Keywords: gastrointestinal disorders; molecular mechanisms; diagnosis; treatment; precision medicine; biomarkers; gastrointestinal cancer

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

Molecular Perspective of Alzheimer’s Disease

edited by

Philippe Poindron

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 98 | Submission Open

Keywords: Alzheimer’ s disease; amyloid peptide (toxic conformation); mutations (gamma-secretase); GWAS; risk factors; new treatment (monoclonal antibodies)

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Neurobiology)

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