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Molecular Research and Insights into Anti-Cancer Vaccines

edited by

Alfredo Martínez

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1459 | Submission Open

Keywords: anti-cancer vaccines; tumor antigens; molecular mechanisms; immunotherapy; molecular oncology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Oncology)

Molecular Research in Functional Nanomaterials

edited by

Łukasz Laskowski

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1436 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional materials; nanomaterials; molecular structure; molecular materials; functional molecules; nanotechnology; self-assembly methods

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Nanoscience)

Evolutionary Drivers and Adaptive Mechanisms in Algal Organellar Genomes

edited by

Feng Liu

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1433 | Submission Open

Keywords: organellar genome of algae; molecular evolution; secondary structure of intron; evolutionary driving force; horizontal gene transfer

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

Molecular Biology of the Thyroid Cancer and Thyroid Dysfunctions: 2nd Edition

edited by Vija Lavinia

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1421 | Submission Open

Keywords: animal models; apoptosis; autophagy; cancer biomarker; cancer epidemiology; cancer prevention; cancer screening; cholesterol metabolism; clinical trial; DNA repair; epigenomics; genome instability; genomic database; genomics; invasion; metabolomics; metastasis; methylation; microarray; microRNA; molecular diagnostics; molecular tumor pathology; next-generation sequencing; noncoding RNA; omics; personalized medicine; prognosis; proteomics; radionuclide therapy; signaling pathway; SNP genotyping; targeted therapy; theranostics; thyroid cancer; hyperthyroidism; therapeutic targets; translational cancer research; treatment response; tumor microenvironment

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

Molecular Mechanisms of Thromboinflammation

edited by Ana B. Arroyo

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1405 | Submission Open

Keywords: thromboinflammation; coagulation; inflammation; immune system; sepsis; stroke; autoimmune diseases; cancer; hematology; biomarkers; translational medicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Immunology)

Application of Nanomedicine in Cancer Targeting and Treatment

edited by

Kee Siang Lim

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1372 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomedicine; nanoimaging/bioimaging; cancer biology; theranostics; translational nanomedicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Nanoscience)

The Latest Molecular Insights into Animal Nutrition

edited by

Bin Feng

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1342 | Submission Open

Keywords: reproduction; animal production; development; immunity; emissions; digestion efficiency; microbiome; metabolism; molecular signaling; nutritional strategies

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

Molecular Research in Protein–Ligand Interactions

edited by

Qiaomei Sun

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1321 | Submission Open

Keywords: interaction; protein– ligand; computer simulation; docking; molecular simulation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biochemistry)

AIEgens in Action: Design, Mechanisms, and Emerging Applications

edited by

Arkadiusz Matwijczuk

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1321 | Submission Open

Keywords: fluorescence effects; photophysical properties of small molecules; ion detection; molecular spectroscopy; various nanoparticle-based additives; fluorescent and phosphorescent phenomena in solvents; amorphous states; and crystals; quantum-mechanical calculations for molecular systems and compositions (DFT; TD-DFT); molecular aggregation influencing fluorescence and phosphorescence properties of tested systems

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

Molecular and Electrochemical Mechanisms of Metal Corrosion

edited by

Mehrdad Faraji

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1310 | 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)

Autoimmune Diseases: From Molecular Mechanisms to Therapeutic Innovations

edited by

Paula Sandrin-Garcia

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1300 | Submission Open

Keywords: autoimmunity; biological biomarkers; personalized therapies; biologics and JAK inhibitors; CAR-T cell therapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Immunology)

State-of-the-Art Electrochemical Reaction Technologies

edited by

Cornelia Bandas

and

Carmen Lǎzǎu

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1300 | Submission Open

Keywords: energy storage; electrochemical sensors; electrocatalysis; supercapacitors; molecular electrochemistry

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

Research Progress of Fluorescent Proteins in Molecular Biology

edited by Matteo Grenzi

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1298 | Submission Open

Keywords: fluorescence microscopy; fluorescence live-cell imaging; quantitative imaging; fluorescent biosensors; in vivo imaging; innovative fluorescence microscopy techniques

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)

Decoding the Microbial Influence on Host Gene Expression

edited by

Damian Kołat

and

Mateusz Kciuk

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1296 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Microbiology)

Unknown Pathogenesis of Musculoskeletal Diseases and Basic Sciences: The Role of New Technologies

edited by

Gianluigi Pasta

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1286 | Submission Open

Keywords: AI; musculoskeletal diseases; pathogenesis; basic sciences; molecular mechanisms; genetics; immunology; biomechanics; translational research; experimental models; tissue engineering

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

Artificial Intelligence Advancing Computer-Aided Drug Discovery

edited by

Raju Dash

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1243 | Submission Open

Keywords: machine learning; deep learning; computer-aided drug design; target identification; AI-assisted molecular diagnosis; AI-driven pharmacokinetic profiling; virtual screening; network pharmacology; drug repurposing; molecular dynamics simulation; computational chemistry; AI in nanotechnology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Informatics)

Molecular Insights into Microbial Adaptations to Marine Plastics

edited by

Matan Oren

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1224 | Submission Open

Keywords: plastisphere; marine plastic debris; microbial colonization; biofilms; microbial adaptation; community assembly; quorum sesing; plastic biodegradation; biogeochemical cycling; antibiotic resistance genes; marine microbial ecology; metagenomics; microbe– plastic interactions; microbial succession

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Microbiology)

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

edited by

Rosemary Kiernan

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1197 | 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)

Molecular Advances in Heart Disease: Genomics and Bioinformatics of Heart Research—2nd Edition

edited by Justyna Fert-Bober

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1185 | Submission Open

Keywords: heart disease; cardiovascular disease; coronary artery disease (CAD); heart attack; heart failure; arrhythmia (abnormal heart rhythms); valve disease; high blood pressure; congenital heart conditions; inherited heart conditions; fibrosis; pathobiology of fibrosis; aging; chronic inflammation; inflammatory and cardiovascular diseases; myocarditis; extracellular matrix biology

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

Advances in Dendritic Cell-Based Immunotherapy of Cancer

edited by Helena Haque Chowdhury and Matjaz Jeras

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1162 | Submission Open

Keywords: DC-based immunotherapy of cancer; immunostimulatory dendritic cell (DC) generation; dosage and routes of DC administration; body distribution of DCs post-application; frequency and duration of DC applications; tumour immunosuppressive mechanisms’ modulation; combinatorial DC-based anticancer immunotherapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Immunology)

Chemical Tools for Microbial Functionalization: Bridging Organic Chemistry and Biotechnology

edited by Stefania Cicco and

Danilo Vona

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 1150 | Submission Open

Keywords: organometallic biochemistry; green chemistry; bioorthogonal; living polymers; living functionalization; hybrid materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Microbiology)

The Role of Diet in Lipid and Lipoprotein Metabolism

edited by

Kyung-Hyun Cho

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1138 | Submission Open

Keywords: dyslipidemia; hypertension; diabetes; dementia

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

Recent Advances in Brain Tumor Research and Treatment

edited by

Daniele Armocida

and

Davide Barbagallo

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1137 | Submission Open

Keywords: brain tumor; gliomas; brain metastases; translational research; molecular biology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Oncology)

Rewriting Medicine: Stem Cells and Regeneration

edited by

Tadahisa Sugiura

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1115 | Submission Open

Keywords: regenerative medicine; stem cell biology; stem cell therapy; induced pluripotent stem cell; tissue engineering

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)

Pregnancy-Related Complications: Molecular Pathogenesis and Therapeutic Strategies

edited by

Alicia E. Damiano

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1107 | Submission Open

Keywords: pregnancy-related complications; placental dysfunction; maternal-fetal communication; extracellular vesicles; translational research; biomarkers

(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 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1099 | 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)

Fractalkine (CX3CL1) and Its Chemoattractant and Adhesion Molecule Properties in Health and Disease, 2nd Edition

edited by Dariusz Szukiewicz

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1098 | Submission Open

Keywords: fractalkine; transmembrane fractalkine; soluble fractalkine; fractalkine receptor; CX3CL1-CX3CR1 signaling; inflammation; chemokine; cell adhesion; chemotaxis; immune response; angiogenesis; implantation; atherosclerosis; carcinogenesis

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

New Optical, Electrical, and Thermal Materials: Recent Advances and Challenges

edited by Luyi Zou

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1089 | Submission Open

Keywords: optical materials; electrical materials; thermal materials; molecular structure; molecular composition; structural performance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Science)

Structure, Properties, and Applications of Carbon Materials

edited by

Javier Arcibar-Orozco

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1067 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon-based structures; diamonds; carbon quantum dots; carbon composites; graphene; nanotubes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Science)

New Progress in Peptidic Protease Inhibitors

edited by

Roberta Ettari

and Carla Di Chio

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1064 | Submission Open

Keywords: peptide inhibitors; infectious diseases; cancer; metabolic disorders; neurological disorders; inflammation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biochemistry)

Telocytes: Unraveling Their Roles in Health and Disease

edited by

Sanda Cretoiu

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1058 | Submission Open

Keywords: telocytes; telopodes; intercellular communication; stem cell niche; extracellular vesicles; regenerative medicine; tissue remodelling; stromal cells

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)

Advances in Research of Estrogen Receptors in Health and Diseases

edited by

Maciej Iek Skrzypczak

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1047 | Submission Open

Keywords: estrogen receptors; physiology; pathobiology; cancer; benign diseases and disorders

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biochemistry)

Coordination Chemistry: From Fundamental Principles to Multifunctional Applications

edited by

Kiril B. Gavazov

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1013 | Submission Open

Keywords: coordination compounds; metal– ligand interactions; ligand design and synthesis; spectroscopic characterization; coordination geometry; molecular architecture; ion-association complexes; supramolecular chemistry; catalysis and activation mechanisms; functional materials; metal– organic frameworks; magnetism in coordination compounds; redox-active complexes; environmental and green chemistry applications; sensors and molecular devices; bioinorganic chemistry; medicinal coordination chemistry; theoretical and computational coordination chemistry

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

Research on the Key Role of Ubiquitination in Signaling and Cancer

edited by

Bo Zhao

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1007 | Submission Open

Keywords: ubiquitin; ubiquitination; E3 ligase; deubiquitinating enzymes; protein degradation; mutations; cancer progression; signal transduction; drug development

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Oncology)

Molecular Biology on Environmental Microorganisms

edited by

Mariusz Cycoń

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 988 | Submission Open

Keywords: environmental microbiology; metagenomics; microbial interactions; phage– host dynamics; horizontal gene transfer; biogeochemical cycles; antimicrobial resistance; single-cell methods; microbiome engineering; environmental biotechnology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Microbiology)

Systems Approaches to Diabetic Complications

edited by

Paola Pontrelli

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 953 | Submission Open

Keywords: diabetes; diabetic complications; molecular mechanisms; precision medicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)

New Insight into Bacteriophage and Their Potential Applications

edited by Wilfried Moreira

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 950 | Submission Open

Keywords: bacteriophage; phage biology; phage-host interactions; antimicrobial resistance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Microbiology)

Endothelial Cells in Vascular Health and Immunity

edited by

Junjie Yang

and Xianming Zhang

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 929 | Submission Open

Keywords: endothelial cells; vascular health; cardiovascular disease; kidney disease; lung injury; inflammation; regenerative medicine; molecular therapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biochemistry)

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

edited by Chi-Rei Wu and Li-Wei Lin

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 867 | Submission Open

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

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

Effects of Radiation in Health and Disease

edited by

Raffaella Lazzarini

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 863 | 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)

Molecular Research in Renal Endocrinology

edited by

Natalija Filipović

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 838 | Submission Open

Keywords: renin– angiotensin system; natriuretic peptides; calcitriol; erythropoietin; prostaglandins; endothelins; adrenomedullin

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

Carbon Fiber, Carbon Nanofiber for Composites: Synthesis, Processing, Molecular Structure, Characterization, and Application

edited by Tridung Ngo

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 815 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon fiber; carbon nanofiber; nanotube; carbon fiber composites; synthesis; advanced manufacturing; characterization; recent advancements; applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Science)

MicroRNAs as Biomarkers in Chronic Diseases

edited by

Xiao Wang

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 808 | Submission Open

Keywords: microRNA; biomarker; chronic diseases; cancer; cardiovascular diseases; psychiatric conditions

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

Bioinformatics Analysis of Single Cell and Spatial Multi-Omics

edited by Fahong Yu

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 783 | 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)

Immune Responses, Viral Infection and Neurodegenerative Diseases

edited by

Xin Dang

and Barbara Hanson

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 774 | Submission Open

Keywords: immune response; innate immunity; viral neuropathogenesis; viral biomarker; AD; PD; neurodegenerative diseases

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Immunology)

Molecular Insights into Innovative Materials and Procedures for Implant and Prosthodontics

edited by

Margherita Tumedei

and

Massimo Del Fabbro

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 712 | Submission Open

Keywords: alloys; biomaterials; dental materials; dental implants; implant dentistry; implant-abutment connection; peri-implant diseases; prosthodontics; surface treatments; tissue regeneration

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

Plant Responses to Abiotic Stress: Mechanisms and Adaptations

edited by

Shalini Tiwari

and

Lam-Son Phan Tran

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 696 | Submission Open

Keywords: salinity stress; heat and cold stress; oxidative stress; signal transduction; stress-responsive genes; antioxidant defence mechanisms; hormonal regulation; molecular adaptation; epigenetic regulation; plant-microbe interaction; crop improvement; stress-resilient plants

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

Tumor Viruses: Infection, Carcinogenesis, and Treatment

edited by

Sherif T.S. Hassan

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 689 | Submission Open

Keywords: tumor viruses; viral oncogenesis; EBV; HPV; KSHV; HBV; HCV; HTLV-1; and MCPyV; virus-associated cancers; merging oncoviruses; viral latency; immune evasion; antiviral therapy; immunotherapy; cancer vaccines; gene-editing technologies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Microbiology)

Neuroinflammation, and Alcohol Use Disorders: Molecular Mechanisms and Treatment

edited by

Marco Fiore

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 674 | Submission Open

Keywords: alcohol; addiction; abuse; inflammation; neurodegeneration; cognition; neuroimmunology; oxidative stress

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)

Health-Promoting Benefits of Natural Products and Functional Foods, 2nd Edition

edited by

Emad Al-Dujaili

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 646 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural products; functional foods; health promotion; nutrigenomics; evidence-based preventive healthcare; phytochemicals; biomarkers; chronic diseases

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

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