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Molecular Research on Skin Inflammation

edited by

Nabiha Yusuf

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2974 | Submission Open

Keywords: skin inflammation; molecular diagnosis; dermatitis; molecular pathogenesis

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

Molecular Mechanism of Acute Myeloid Leukemia

edited by

Walter Fiedler

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2896 | Submission Open

Keywords: leukemia; cytokine; signal transduction; apoptosis; immune therapy

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

New Perspectives in Steroidomics

edited by

Martin Hill

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2883 | Submission Open

Keywords: steroidomics; steroids; pathophysiology; physiology; diagnostics; treatment; prediction; prognosis; LC-MS/MS; GC-MS/MS

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

Research on Transcriptional Regulation in Reproductive Biology

edited by

Anna Nynca

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2852 | Submission Open

Keywords: reproductive biology; molecular research; transcriptional regulations; signaling pathways; gene expression; cell biology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)

Advancements in Understanding Protein Misfolding Disorders and Cancer

edited by

Marijn Speeckaert

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2783 | Submission Open

Keywords: protein misfolding; cancer; amyloidosis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Oncology)

Fish Nutrition Program and Epigenetic Regulation

edited by Linghong Miao

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2780 | Submission Open

Keywords: nutrients; nutritional strategies; molecule regulation; growth; immunity; reproduction; stress response; epigenetic modifications

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

New Molecular Perspectives in Crustacean Neuroendocrinology

edited by

Tomer Ventura

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2676 | Submission Open

Keywords: neuroendocrinology; neuropeptides; functional genomics; arthropods development and reproduction; crustacean aquaculture

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)

Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Insights into Molecular Pathways and Emerging Therapeutic Approaches

edited by

Silvia Pomella

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2585 | Submission Open

Keywords: oral squamous cell carcinoma; epigenetics; molecular genetics; gene expression targeted therapy; molecular biomarkers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Oncology)

Bioactive Compounds, Smart Polymers and Functionalised Materials for Drug Delivery

edited by Emilia Szymańska

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2544 | Submission Open

Keywords: drug delivery system; bioactive compound; drug carrier; pharmacological activity; polymer

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Science)

Molecular Understanding of Allergen Exposome

edited by

Fernando Pineda

and

Ruperto Gonzalez-Perez

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2524 | Submission Open

Keywords: allergen exposome; profile allergen exposures; climatic change; airborne allergens; molecular triggers; microbial allergens

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Immunology)

Advances in Pro-Inflammatory and Anti-Inflammatory Cytokines

edited by

Juliann G. Kiang

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2509 | Submission Open

Keywords: pro-inflammation cytokine; anti-inflammation cytokine; chemotherapy; radiotherapy; signal transduction; microbiome– host response; sepsis; bone marrow; GI; brain

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Immunology)

Retinal Diseases: From Molecular Pathology to Therapies—2nd Edition

edited by

Peter Koulen

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2480 | Submission Open

Keywords: diabetic retinopathy; age-related macular degeneration; neuroprotection; retina; diabetic macular edema; therapy development; pathophysiology; retinitis pigmentosa; aging; eye trauma; vitreous; macula; choroideremia; stargardt disease; cone– rod dystrophy

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

Pathogenic Microorganisms, Viruses and Therapeutic Strategies

edited by

Edward D’Antonio

and

Jair L. Siqueira-Neto

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2370 | Submission Open

Keywords: medicinal chemistry; pathogenic microorganisms; bacteria; fungi; viruses; pathogen; therapeutic

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Microbiology)

MicroRNAs and Other Non-Coding RNAs as Regulators, Biomarkers, and Therapeutic Targets, 2nd Edition

edited by

Wan Lee

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2347 | Submission Open

Keywords: non-coding RNAs; microRNA; lncRNA; circRNA; piRNA; biomarker; therapeutic target

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)

Advancements in Perovskite and Tandem Solar Cell Technologies

edited by

Muhammad Adnan

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2345 | Submission Open

Keywords: perovskite solar cells; tandem photovoltaics; charge transporting materials; interfacial engineering; optoelectronic properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Science)

Molecular Advances in Combinatorial Therapies for Spinal Cord Injury

edited by

Lingxiao Deng

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2307 | Submission Open

Keywords: molecular; cellular; engineering; spinal cord injury

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

Biological Research of Rhythms in the Nervous System

edited by Bernát Kocsis and Andreas Draguhn

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2293 | Submission Open

Keywords: mechanisms of rhythmic synchronization; rhythmic firing; neural network oscillations; rhythmic components in EEG; oscillopathy; theta and gamma rhythm; sleep spindle; rhythmic activity and cognition; pathology of rhythmic synchronization in the nervous system; altered rhythmic activity in neuropsychiatric disorders

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Neurobiology)

Materials for Bioengineering and Biotechnology 2.0

edited by

Alexander Tsouknidas

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2199 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomaterials; nanomaterials; nanocarriers; extracellular vesicles; intercellular communication; tissue engineering; scaffolds

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Science)

Endothelial Dysfunction and Its Related Cardiometabolic Disorders: From Mechanisms to Targeted Therapies

edited by

Nacci Carmela

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2193 | Submission Open

Keywords: endothelial dysfunction; endothelial activation; endothelial nitric oxide synthase; cardiometabolic disease; vascular inflammation; chemokines; adipocytokines; atherosclerosis; diabetes; biomarkers

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

New Mechanisms and Therapeutics in Neurological Diseases—4th Edition

edited by

Barbara Mroczko

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2188 | Submission Open

Keywords: neurodegeneration; neuroinflammation; neurodegenerative diseases; neurodevelopmental disorders; tumor markers; specific proteins

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Neurobiology)

Advanced Research on CAR-T Cell Therapy

edited by

Yasushi Akahori

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2131 | Submission Open

Keywords: CAR T cell therapy; T cell activation; memory lymphocyte differentiation; cancer vaccine; antigen spread

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Immunology)

New Advances in Autoimmune Diseases

edited by

Tsvetelina Velikova

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2127 | Submission Open

Keywords: autoimmunity; autoimmune mechanisms; molecular pathogenesis; immune signalling pathways; cytokine regulation; epigenetics in autoimmunity; molecular biomarkers; gene expression profiling; regulatory T cells; immunogenetics; molecular therapeutics; signal transduction; immunometabolism; microRNA in autoimmunity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Immunology)

Recent Advances in Biomedical Application of Polymeric Micelles

edited by

Ana Figueiras

Ivana Jarak

and

Francisco José De Baptista Veiga

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2101 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric micelles; nanomedicine; drug delivery; amphiphilic compounds; therapeutic applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Macromolecules)

Rheumatoid Arthritis: From Molecular Basis to Therapies

edited by

Gabriella Sármay

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2084 | Submission Open

Keywords: rheumatoid arthritis; autoimmune; intracellular signaling pathways; targeted therapy; inflammation; immunometabolic reprogramming; CD40; CD40 ligand; GM-CSF; PD-1; inhibitors

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

Recent Advances in Crustacean Aquaculture

edited by Tom Levy and

Tomer Ventura

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2073 | Submission Open

Keywords: androgenic gland; aquaculture; crustaceans; disease management; gene silencing; genetic modification; monosex; selective breeding; sex reversal; yield improvement

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)

Molecular Diagnostics and Treatment Advances in Lung Diseases

edited by Eirini Vasarmidi

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2071 | Submission Open

Keywords: lung diseases; pulmonary; alveolar; diagnosis; treatment; biomarkers; molecular; bronchoalveolar lavage; genetics; pathogenesis

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

New Advances in Neuroscience: Molecular Biological Insights

edited by

Palsamy Periyasamy

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2058 | Submission Open

Keywords: neurodegenerative diseases; neurodevelopmental disorders; neurohiv; drug abuse; neuropharmacology; epigenetics; exosomes; inflammasomes; biomarkers; gene therapy; stem cell therapy; deep brain stimulation; Alzheimer’ s disease; Parkinson’ s disease; Huntington’ s disease; autism spectrum disorder; ADHD; dyslexia; neuroinflammation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Neurobiology)

Design, Synthesis and Applications of the Task-Specific Molecules

edited by

Ye Yuan

and

Yang Yang

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2039 | Submission Open

Keywords: task-specific molecules; molecular design and synthesis; physical/chemical absorption; catalysis (including electrocatalysis; photocatalysis; etc.); mechanism on the molecular level; molecular dynamic simulations; optical materials; optoelectronic devices; photoelectric detection; semiconductors

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

Molecular Research of Ocular Pathologies, 2nd Edition

edited by

Gonzalo Carracedo

and

Alba Martín-Gil

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1971 | Submission Open

Keywords: ocular pathologies; dry eye; glaucoma; retinal diseases; oxidative stress; inflammation; molecular treatments; molecular biomarkers

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

Pathogenesis of Preeclampsia: From a Molecular Perspective

edited by Jezid Miranda

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1968 | Submission Open

Keywords: preeclampsia; immune system; molecular mechanisms in preeclampsia; angiogenic factors; gene regulation; epigenetics; transcription factors in preeclampsia; translational research in preeclampsia

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

Non-Coding RNA in Physiology and Pathophysiology: Second Edition

edited by Maria Rosaria Tumolo

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1949 | Submission Open

Keywords: microRNA; long non-coding RNA; circular RNA; epigenetics; musculoskeletal pain; cardiovascular disease; metabolic disease; nervous system disorders; cancer; aging

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)

Redox Enzymes of Bacteria and Parasites as Potential Drug Targets

edited by

Narimantas K. Cenas

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1928 | Submission Open

Keywords: bacteria and parasite electron transport chains; membrane and cell wall component synthesis; dioxygenases; nitroreductases; antibacterial and antiparasitic agents

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biochemistry)

Molecular and Cellular Aspects of Breast Cancer Metastasis

edited by

Hideki Furuya

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1827 | Submission Open

Keywords: precision medicine; omics-based discovery research (genomics; proteomics; transcriptomics; and radiomics); non-invasive test; liquid biopsy; first-in-class medications

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

Two- and Three-Dimensional Nanostructured Materials for Biosensing Applications

edited by

Ádám Juhász

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1823 | Submission Open

Keywords: biosensors; biomimetics; nanoparticles; nanoclusters; quantum dots; nanostructured carbon; self-assembled structures

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Science)

Eustress: Molecular Events Underlying the Usefulness of Moderate Oxidative Stress in Prevention and Therapy

edited by

Lamberto Re

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1820 | Submission Open

Keywords: eustress; medical ozone; Nrf2; aging

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biochemistry)

Cutting-Edge Molecular Research in Autoimmunity

edited by

Davide Raineri

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1800 | Submission Open

Keywords: autoimmunity; autoimmune diseases; multiple sclerosis; rheumatoid arthritis; lupus; type 1 diabetes; inflammatory bowel disease; biomarkers; immune cells; signaling molecules

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Immunology)

Towards Complex Molecular Cancer Therapies

edited by

Luba Hunáková

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1794 | Submission Open

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(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Oncology)

Health-Promoting Effects of Medicinal and Edible Plants and Their Molecular Mechanism

edited by

Baojun Xu

and

Matteo Bordiga

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1765 | Submission Open

Keywords: medicinal plants; edible plants; health-promoting effect; molecular mechanism; phytochemicals; diseases; curing targets; signaling pathway

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

Latest Molecular Advances in Autophagy

edited by

Gloria Riitano

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1646 | Submission Open

Keywords: autophagy; lipid rafts; Beclin 1; autoimmune diseases; cancer; clock genes; CLOCK

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)

Biological Role of Oxidative Stress in Inflammatory Diseases: 2nd Edition

edited by

Sara Franceschelli

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1586 | Submission Open

Keywords: oxidative stress; inflammation; endogenous antioxidant enzymes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Immunology)

Roles of Lipid Rafts in Metabolism

edited by

Kohji Kasahara

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1583 | Submission Open

Keywords: lipid rafts; glycosphingolipid; ganglioside; sphingomyelin; cholesterol; GPI-anchored proteins; caveolae; detergent-resistant membrane; signal transduction; disease

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biochemistry)

Molecular Mechanisms and Regulation in Blood-Brain Barrier

edited by Rajkumar Vutukuri

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1580 | Submission Open

Keywords: blood brain barrier (BBB); tight junctions; NVU cell types; neurodegenerative diseases; neuro-inflammation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Neurobiology)

The Role of Long Non-Coding RNAs in Stress and Diseases

edited by

Antonis Giannakakis

and

Vladimir A. Kuznetsov

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1574 | Submission Open

Keywords: long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs); human health; core stress response; genotoxic stress; exosomes; biomarkers; stress-related diseases; cancer

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

Molecular Innovations in Synthetic Organic Chemistry

edited by Anand H. Shinde

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1541 | Submission Open

Keywords: organic synthesis; catalysis; material applications; bioactive molecules; active pharmaceutical ingredients; green chemistry

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biochemistry)

Molecular Mechanism and Therapeutic Approach of Metal Toxicity

edited by Grażyna Gromadzka

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1454 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal toxicity; neurodegenerative disease; cancer; stroke; myocardial infarct; atherosclerosis; cardiovascular disease; metal chelators; therapeutic approach of metal toxicity; cobalt toxicity; copper toxicity; iron toxicity; aluminum toxicity; manganese toxicity; molybdenum toxicity; nickel toxicity; zinc toxicity; lead toxicity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Toxicology)

Exploring Phage–Host Interactions: Novel Findings and Perspectives

edited by

Luís Melo

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1426 | Submission Open

Keywords: bacteriophages; phage therapy; phage/bacteria interactions; genomics; transcriptomics; proteomics; metabolomics; biofilms

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Microbiology)

From Genes to Medicine: Exploring the Genetic and Biological Bases of Medicinal Plants

edited by Wajid Zaman

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1418 | Submission Open

Keywords: medicinal plants; genetic diversity; biosynthesis pathways; bioactive compounds; genomic technologies; plant breeding; biotechnology; CRISPR; phytochemistry; pharmacology; drug discovery; plant-based therapies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)

The Role of Macrophages in Tumors

edited by

Julia Kzhyshkowska

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1404 | Submission Open

Keywords: tumor-associated macrophages; transcriptome; metabolome; epigenetics; angiogenesis; metastasis; immunotherapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Immunology)

Microbial Resistance Mechanisms in Biotechnology: From Extremes to Applications

edited by Giovanni Gallo and

Martina Aulitto

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1400 | Submission Open

Keywords: microorganism resistance systems; extreme environments; molecular adaptation; genetic pathways; biotechnological applications; industrial biotechnology; environmental remediation; extremophiles; stress tolerance; evolutionary adaptations

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Microbiology)

Translational Oncology: From Molecular Basis to Therapy

edited by

Mario Cioce

and Gatti Veronica

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1372 | Submission Open

Keywords: cancer; therapy resistance; translational oncology; cancer stem cells; immunotherapy; cancer metabolism; OMICS; patient-derived-organoids; drug repositioning; TKI

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Oncology)

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