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Novel Nanoparticle Composites: Functionalization and Application

edited by

Jovan M. Nedeljković

and

Vesna Lazić

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1199 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoparticles; nanocomposites; synthesis; functionalization; interface; photocatalysis; antimicrobial nanoparticles; nanomedicine; theoretical modelling; computer simulations

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Nanoscience)

Advances in Diabetic Ischemic Heart Failure

edited by Branko Beleslin

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1197 | Submission Open

Keywords: diabetes; ischemic cardiomyopathy; pathophysiology; diagnostics; therapy

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

Multifunctional Nanocomposites for Bioapplications

edited by

Athina Angelopoulou

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1172 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanocomposites; biomedical applications; molecular characteristics; metabolic pathways; biomarkers; external stimuli

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Nanoscience)

The Blood–Brain Barrier and Neuroprotection

edited by Aruna Sharma and Hari Shanker Sharma

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1172 | Submission Open

Keywords: blood– brain barrier; neurodegenerative diseases; nanoformulations; drug development; delivery systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Neurobiology)

Molecular Research on Tumor Metastasis and Inhibition

edited by

Yu-Chan Chang

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1168 | Submission Open

Keywords: metastasis; epithelial– mesenchymal transition; small-molecule compounds; animal imaging; signal transduction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Oncology)

The Role of Lipids in Human Health

edited by

Angela Maria Rizzo

and Irma Colombo

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1163 | Submission Open

Keywords: lipids; lipidomics; fatty acids; sphingolipids; steroids; metabolism

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biochemistry)

Advances in Molecular Therapeutics for HIV Co-Infections

edited by

Vishwanath Venketaraman

and

Selvakumar Subbian

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1140 | Submission Open

Keywords: HIV co-infections; molecular therapeutics; Mtb; ART; immune responses

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

New Advances in Glioma Knowledge: From Genome to Signal Pathways Alterations

edited by

Sabrina Di Bartolomeo

and Giuseppina D'Alessandro

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1095 | Submission Open

Keywords: gliomas; signalling pathways; genetic alterations; epigenetics; metabolic alterations; drug resistance; glioma stem cells

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Neurobiology)

The Role of the Endocannabinoid System in Reward- and Addiction-Related Neuroplasticity

edited by

Francisco Navarrete-Rueda

and

María S. García Gutiérrez

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1082 | Submission Open

Keywords: endocannabinoid system; neuroplasticity; reward; addiction; biomarker; therapeutic approach

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Neurobiology)

Molecular Diagnosis and Targeted Therapies in Ischemic Stroke

edited by Alicia Aliena-Valero and María Castelló-Ruiz

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1049 | Submission Open

Keywords: ischemic stroke; cerebral protection; repair treatments; therapeutic approaches

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

Molecular Research of Natural Products in Cancer Diseases

edited by

Angeliki Tiptiri-Kourpeti

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 1043 | Submission Open

Keywords: cancer; natural products; drug resistance; side effects; bioactive compounds; prevention; treatment; signaling pathways; tumor microenvironment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Oncology)

Molecular Pathology, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics in Optic Neuropathies

edited by Tsz Kin Ng

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1027 | Submission Open

Keywords: optic neuropathies; glaucoma; optic nerve; retinal ganglion cells; neuroprotection; biomarkers; pathophysiology

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

Novel Insights into Reproductive Toxicology

edited by Maria Cristina Budani

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1016 | Submission Open

Keywords: endocrine disruptors; environmental toxicants; fertility; heavy metals; lifestyle habits; molecular mechanisms; pregnancy; teratology; teratogenic compounds; reproductive toxicology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Toxicology)

Molecular Research on Apoptosis and Autophagy in Osteosarcoma

edited by

Hyung-Mun Yun

and

Kyung-Ran Park

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1006 | Submission Open

Keywords: apoptosis; autophagy; bioactive molecule; cancer; necroptosis; osteosarcoma; osteoclast; osteoblast

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

Bioconjugates and Application

edited by

Gábor Mező

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1001 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioconjugates; targeted therapy; homing moieties; drug delivery; bioconjugates as diagnostic tools; targeted nanoparticles; antibody– drug conjugates; linkage systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Macromolecules)

Intestinal Microbiome and Its Function

edited by

Simone Baldi

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1000 | Submission Open

Keywords: human microbiome; gut microbiome; microbiota-derived metabolites; SCFAs; gut– organ axis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Microbiology)

Peripheral Neuropathies: Molecular Research and Novel Therapy—2nd Edition

edited by

Zhidong Zhou

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 957 | Submission Open

Keywords: axonal degeneration; demyelination; schwann cells; dorsal root ganglia; diabetic neuropathy; chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathies; immune-mediated neuropathies; immune checkpoint inhibitors; charcot-marie-tooth disease; autonomic neuropathies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Neurobiology)

Personalized Nanomedicine in Oncology

edited by Sajid Ali

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 929 | Submission Open

Keywords: drug/gene delivery; biomaterials; stimuli-responsive systems; lipid– polymer nanoparticles; lipodendriplexes; dual delivery; inorganic nanoparticles; targeted delivery system

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Nanoscience)

Mitochondria and Energy Metabolism Reprogramming in Diseases

edited by

Nadège Bellance

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 905 | Submission Open

Keywords: mitochondrial dysfunctions; energy metabolism; pathophysiological mechanisms; therapeutic targets; physiology of organelle

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

Novel Statistical Methods in Gene Expression Analysis, Functional Genomics, Genetics, and Biochemistry

edited by Łukasz Huminiecki

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 869 | Submission Open

Keywords: multi-omics; statistics; gene expression analysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Informatics)

Nanostructures: From Synthesis, Modification to Biomedical Applications

edited by Kleoniki Giannousi and

Catherine Dendrinou-Samara

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 867 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanostructures; post-synthetic methods; multi-drug resistant bacteria; amyloidopathies; neurodegeneration; photocatalysis; biosensors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Nanoscience)

3D Technology in Biomedicine: Studying Molecular Mechanisms in Health and Disease

edited by Flavia Carton

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 855 | Submission Open

Keywords: 3D technologies; biomedicine; molecular biology; in vitro/ex vivo models; regenerative medicine; human diseases

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Science)

Advanced Research on Female Reproductive Physiology

edited by Tomoko Fujiwara and

Masanori Ono

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 845 | Submission Open

Keywords: circadian rhythm; diet; hypothalamus; lifestyle habits; ovary; pituitary; preconception care; reproduction function; reproductive behavior; uterus

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

Extracellular Vesicles: Functions and Therapeutic Applications

edited by Deepshikha Tewari

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 834 | Submission Open

Keywords: extracellular vesicles; exosome; cell-to-cell communication; diagnosis; treatment; molecular markers; diseases

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)

Role of Glia in Human Health and Disease

edited by

Daniele Lana

and

Hajime Hirase

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 813 | Submission Open

Keywords: astrocytes; microglia; oligodendrocytes; Schwann cells; neurodegeneration

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Neurobiology)

miRNAs in Cancers: From Molecular Biology to Treatment

edited by

Laura Mosca

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 808 | Submission Open

Keywords: cancer; miRNA; epigenetic

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)

Recent Advances in Anti-Cancer Drugs, 2nd Edition

edited by

Christiana Neophytou

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 795 | Submission Open

Keywords: combination therapy in cancer; small-molecule inhibitors in cancer; anti-cancer agents derived from natural sources; immunotherapy advances in cancer therapy; targeting metastatic dormancy; modulation of the tumor microenvironment; 3D model approaches in cancer research; predictive biomarkers for cancer chemoresistance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Oncology)

Genetic and Epigenetic Insights into Extracellular Vesicles

edited by

Dimitrios Vlachakis

and

George P. Chrousos

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 726 | Submission Open

Keywords: exosomes; extracellular vesicles; cell– cell communication; endocrinology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biochemistry)

Recent Research of Protein Structure Prediction and Design

edited by

Alexandre G. De Brevern

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 724 | Submission Open

Keywords: protein design; multidomain proteins; AlphaFold2; protein folding; deep learning

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biochemistry)

Host-Pathogen Interactions during Persistent Bacterial Infections, 2nd Edition

edited by

Bettina Löffler

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 709 | Submission Open

Keywords: bacteria; intracellular adaptation; metabolic adaptation; metabolic host reprogramming; host– pathogen interaction; chronic infections; regulation of virulence

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Microbiology)

Cell Biology and Biochemistry Regulation Mediated by Natural Compounds

edited by

Amélia M. Silva

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 677 | Submission Open

Keywords: cellular targets; natural compounds; nutraceuticals; health-promoting effects; enzymatic activity; cell-based assays; in vivo; nanoencapsulation; delivery of natural compounds

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

New Research Progresses on Multifaceted Cholinergic Signaling

edited by Taher Darreh-Shori

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 669 | Submission Open

Keywords: cholinergic signaling; choline acetyltransferase (ChAT); nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (AChRs); muscarinic acetylcholine receptors (mAChRs); mitochondrial acetylcholine receptors; cholinergic anti-inflammatory pathway; cholinergic signaling in cancer; cholinergic signaling in mitochondria; cholinergic signaling in ALS; cholinergic signaling in dementia; cholinergic signaling in COVID-19

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Neurobiology)

Fiber Plants: Genetics and Genomics, Molecular Mechanisms and Potential Applications—Novel Materials, Functional Foods and Beyond

edited by

Jian Zhang

and

Michael Deyholos

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 647 | Submission Open

Keywords: fiber plant; genetics; genomics; bioactive products; natural fibers; fatty acids; medical products; environmental and ecological effects of fiber plants

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

Emerging Topics in Macromolecular Crystallography

edited by

Zhongzhou Chen

and

Giuseppe Zanotti

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 647 | Submission Open

Keywords: macromolecular crystallography; structural biology; artificial intelligence; structure determination; molecular mechanism; functions; drug discovery; protein; nucleic acid; carbohydrates

(This special issue belongs to the Section Macromolecules)

Upper and Lower Airway Diseases in Allergy and Immunology: From Bench to Bedside

edited by

Giovanni Paoletti

Giulia Costanzo

and

Enrico Marco Heffler

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 620 | Submission Open

Keywords: unified airway disease; allergic rhinitis; asthma; chronic rhinosinusitis; eosinophilic; airway inflammation; airway epithelial barrier; immune dysregulation; respiratory microbiome; biomarkers; allergy and immunology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Immunology)

Plant Breeding and Genetics: New Findings and Perspectives

edited by

Andrés J. Cortés

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 574 | Submission Open

Keywords: quantitative genetics; classical plant breeding; marker-assisted selection; genomic selection; speed breeding; gene editing and biotechnology

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

Roles and Function of Extracellular Vesicles in Diseases: 3rd Edition

edited by

Won Jong Rhee

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 529 | Submission Open

Keywords: extracellular vesicle; exosome; disease; roles and function

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

The Function of Glial Cells in the Nervous System: 2nd Edition

edited by Krista Minéia Wartchow

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 505 | Submission Open

Keywords: glial cells; glial– neuronal interaction; glial biomarkers; neurodegenerative diseases; therapeutic approaches

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Neurobiology)

Nanotechnology and Nanomedicine: Approaches, Challenges and Translation for Tissue Regeneration

edited by

Dinesh Kumar Srinivasan

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 503 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanotechnology; bone regeneration; skin regeneration; cardiac tissue regeneration; brain tissue regeneration; drug delivery system; targeted therapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Nanoscience)

Role of Natural Products in Human Health and Disease

edited by

Sung-Joon Lee

and Ji Hae Lee

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 499 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural substances; phytochemicals; chronic diseases; aging

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

Red Blood Cell Dysfunction and Hemodynamic Changes in Inflammation, Infection and Metabolic Disease

edited by Janette Bester

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 489 | Submission Open

Keywords: red blood cell; inflammation; infection; metabolic disease; hemodynamics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)

Lipoproteins—Opportunities for the Development of Nanotherapeutics in Chronic Disease

edited by

Thomas Grewal

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 483 | Submission Open

Keywords: lipoproteins; LDL; HDL; nanotherapeutics; chronic disease; targeted therapy; drug delivery

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

Research Advances in Antibiotic Resistance

edited by

José Pascual Abad

and

Irma Marín

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 482 | Submission Open

Keywords: antibiotic resistance; resistant pathogenic microorganisms; One Health; prevalence of antibiotic-resistant microorganisms; multidrug resistance; antibiotic resistance levels; alternative anti-infectious strategies and compounds; antibiotic-resistant genes; mechanisms of antimicrobial resistance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Microbiology)

The Medicinal Mechanism and Application of Biologically Active Compounds in Melanoma

edited by Rosanna Avola and Adriana C. E. Graziano

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 476 | Submission Open

Keywords: biologically active compounds; medicinal mechanism; cancer; melanoma; chemoprevention; anticancer effect; immunomodulation; apoptosis

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

Novel Therapeutic Advances in Pancreatic Cancer

edited by

Enza Lonardo

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 464 | Submission Open

Keywords: pancreatic cancer; therapeutic advancements; tumor microenvironment; personalized medicine; biomarkers; liquid biopsy; targeted therapies; immunotherapy; tumor microenvironment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Oncology)

The Role of Choroid Plexus in Neurological Health

edited by

Telma Quintela

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 460 | Submission Open

Keywords: choroid plexus; cerebrospinal fluid; neurological health; blood– CSF barrier; central nervous system

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Neurobiology)

Chemicals Impacts on the Reproductive System

edited by

Giovanna Liguori

and

Anna Costagliola

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 453 | Submission Open

Keywords: endocrine disruptors; environmental pollution; female reproduction; male reproduction

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

Advances in Epilepsy and Antiepileptic Drugs, 3rd Edition

edited by

Jarogniew J. Luszczki

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 446 | Submission Open

Keywords: antiepileptic drugs: classic; novel; second and third generations; antiseizure medications: novel therapeutic options; cannabinoids in epilepsy; animal models of epilepsy: from animals to humans; clinical trials in epilepsy: novel potentially efficacious drugs; interactions between antiepileptic drugs: pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic aspects; interactions of antiepileptic drugs with other drugs: pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic aspects; adverse effects of antiseizure medication; treatment of epilepsy in specific populations (elderly; childbearing women; children); drug-resistant epilepsy in preclinical conditions; epileptogenesis: all pathophysiological and molecular aspects

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pharmacology)

Molecular Research of Human Fertility

edited by

Angeliki Tiptiri-Kourpeti

and Byron Asimakopoulos

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 438 | Submission Open

Keywords: human reproduction; fertility preservation; ART; infertility; IVF

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

Drug Resistance Mechanisms in Human Cancer Cells to Anticancer Drugs

edited by

Daekyu Sun

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 417 | Submission Open

Keywords: cancer therapy; targeted therapy; combination therapy; drug resistance; resensitization; DNA repair; DNA damage response; DNA repair inhibitors; synthetic lethality; chemoradiation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pharmacology)

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