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Microsatellite Instability (MSI) and Mismatch Repair Deficient (dMMR)-Related Diseases: From Detection Methods to Practice

edited by Federica Zito Marino

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 495 | Submission Open

Keywords: microsatellite instability (MSI); mismatch repair deficient (dMMR); immunotherapy; next-generation sequencing (NGS); immunohistochemistry (IHC); polymerase chain reaction (PCR); MSI-positive tumors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)

Mechanistic and Small Molecule Discoveries for Therapeutic Advances in Hypertrophic and Dilated Cardiomyopathies

edited by Osha Roopnarine

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 488 | Submission Open

Keywords: hypertrophic cardiomyopathy; dilated cardiomyopathies; cardiomyopathies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pharmacology)

Revolutionizing Antifungal Therapeutics: From Understanding to Intervention

edited by

Célia Fortuna Rodrigues

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 484 | Submission Open

Keywords: fungi; antifungal; biofilm; Candida; Aspergillus; Trichoderma

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Microbiology)

Physiological and Molecular Mechanisms of Abiotic Stresses in Crops

edited by

Yousef Alhaj Hamoud

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 480 | Submission Open

Keywords: abiotic stress; plant physiology; signaling pathways; plant molecular biology; resistance; crop yield and quality

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

The Role of Genome in Cancer Therapy

edited by Yoav Smith and Hovav Nechushtan

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 444 | Submission Open

Keywords: genome analysis; molecular therapy; drug resistance; cancer genetic

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

Mechanisms of Protein–Ligand Interactions in Therapies for Lifestyle Diseases and Their Complications

edited by Agnieszka Szkudlarek

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 443 | Submission Open

Keywords: chronic diseases and their complications; protein– ligand interactions; protein modifications; therapeutic efficacy; binding affinity; serum proteins; pharmaceutical applications; biomedical research

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)

Molecular Insights in Hepatic Disease and Hepatocellular Carcinoma

edited by

Soon Kyu Lee

and Jong-Young Choi

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 437 | Submission Open

Keywords: hepatology; viral hepatitis; liver cirrhosis; hepatocellular carcinoma; liver transplantation

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

Drug Development Breakthroughs: From Novel Antimicrobials to Targeted Cancer Drugs

edited by

Christos Papaneophytou

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 432 | Submission Open

Keywords: drug development; molecular science; small-molecule inhibitors; biopharmaceuticals; peptides; cancer therapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pharmacology)

Recent Advances in the Application of NMR Spectroscopy to Study Structure and Dynamics of Proteins

edited by Harindranath Kadavath

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 430 | Submission Open

Keywords: proteins; dynamics; NMR spectroscopy; structure– dynamics– function; protein folding; protein– protein interactions; in-cell NMR; biomolecular structure; intrinsically disordered proteins (IDPs)

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)

Yeast Models in Genetic and Molecular Research

edited by

Ee Sin Chen

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 418 | Submission Open

Keywords: yeast; genome; epigenetics; chemogenomics; DNA repair

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)

Solanaceae Biology: From Genetics to Metabolism

edited by

Pengxiang Fan

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 380 | Submission Open

Keywords: Solanaceae; nightshade family; tomato; potato; tobacco; eggplant; genetics; metabolism; crop improvement; specialized metabolite

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

Cellular Senescence as a Therapeutic Target in Cancer: Mechanisms, Challenges, and Therapeutic Opportunities

edited by

Mi Kyung Park

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 380 | Submission Open

Keywords: cellular senescence; cancer therapy; therapeutic targeting; senolytic drugs; senescence-associated secretory phenotype (SASP)

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Oncology)

Interfaces for the Impact of Magnetic Pulses or EMF in Molecular Biology

edited by Richard H. W. Funk

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 374 | Submission Open

Keywords: electromagnetic treatment; magnetic pulses; biological interface; cell biology; molecular biology; signaling cascades; clinical treatment; monitoring; sensors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biophysics)

Cellular Senescence and the Senescence-Associated Secretory Phenotype (SASP) in Age-Related Diseases

edited by Jordi Olloquequi

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 373 | Submission Open

Keywords: cellular senescence; senescence-associated secretory phenotype (SASP); age-related diseases; atherosclerosis; chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD); type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM); non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD); Alzheimer’ s disease (AD); inflammation; therapeutic targets

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

New Insights into Autophagy and Retinal Degeneration

edited by

Francesco Fornai

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 370 | Submission Open

Keywords: autophagy; retinal degeneration; retinal inflammation; oxidative stress; retinal alterations; age-related macular degeneration; retinal damage; inflammatory processes

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

Cancer Immunotherapy Biomarkers

edited by Ilias P. Nikas,

Ioannis Pateras

and

Apostolos Zaravinos

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 367 | Submission Open

Keywords: tumor microenvironment; tumor immunology; cancer biomarkers; immunotherapy; immunohistochemistry; pathology; personalized medicine; omics technologies; prognosis and therapy; bioinformatics

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

Aging: From Molecular Mechanisms and Pathophysiology to Novel Therapeutic Approaches (3rd Edition)

edited by

Darío Acuña-Castroviejo

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 366 | Submission Open

Keywords: human aging; molecular clock; aging genes; epigenetics; nutrigenomics; inflammaging; stem cells; telomeres; mitochondria; brain-gut axis; brain-muscle axis; gut microbiota; chronodisruption

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)

Molecular Mechanisms of Neurodegeneration and Neuroprotection for Retinal and Optic Nerve Diseases

edited by

Toshiyuki Oshitari

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 358 | Submission Open

Keywords: neuroprotection; neurodegeneration; neuronal cell death; regeneration; cell death and survival pathways; neurovascular unit; oxidative stress; inflammation; advanced glycation end products; ischemia; optic nerve injuries; glaucoma; optic neuritis; retinitis pigmentosa; diabetic retinopathy; age-related macular degeneration; retinal vein/artery occlusion; gene therapy; cell plantation; nutrients; neuroprotectants; drug delivery; translational research

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Neurobiology)

Roles of Phytochemicals in Cancer Prevention and Therapeutics: 2nd Edition

edited by

Daniel Gabriel Pons

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 356 | Submission Open

Keywords: phytochemicals; cancer prevention; cancer therapeutics; oxidative stress; inflammation; energetic metabolism

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

Exploring the Impact of the Biological Clock on Health and Disease

edited by

Bojlul Bahar

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 348 | Submission Open

Keywords: circadian rhythm; inflammation; oxidative stress; energy balance; metabolic syndrome; ageing; cancer; diabetes; obesity; entrainment; synchrony; melatonin

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)

Exploring Organic Compounds in Photodynamic Therapy: Synthesis, Mechanism of Action and Biological Potential

edited by

Maria G. P. M. S. Neves

Nuno M. M. Moura

and

Catarina I. V. Ramos

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 344 | Submission Open

Keywords: organic photosensitizers; photodynamic therapy; synthetic strategies; mechanism of action; cancer cells; microorganisms

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biochemistry)

Experimental Models and Applications in Muscle Regeneration

edited by

Daiva Bironaite

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 341 | Submission Open

Keywords: stem cells; internal and external stimuli; scaffolds; signaling systems; muscle regeneration mechanisms

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)

Exploring the Role of Antioxidants in Supplements and Drug Responses

edited by

Maria Greabu

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 335 | Submission Open

Keywords: NSAIDs; glucocorticoids; vitamin E; antioxidants; oxidative stress; inflammation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Immunology)

Insights into Neurological and Psychiatric Diseases from Invertebrate Models

edited by

Efthimios M. C. Skoulakis

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 334 | Submission Open

Keywords: disease model development; disease model validation; GWAS validation; ameliorative approaches; pharmacogenetics; pharmacoproteomics; disease mechanisms; suppressor/enhancer genetic screens; synthetic lethality screens; biomarker screens and validation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Neurobiology)

Advancements and Applications of Phyto-Nanotherapy in Targeted Disease Treatment

edited by

Adewale Fadaka

and

Nicole Remaliah Samantha Sibuyi

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 329 | Submission Open

Keywords: phyto-nanotherapy; medicinal plants; nanoparticles; targeted drug delivery; phytochemicals; phytotherapy; green nanotechnology; chronic diseases; infectious diseases

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

Roles and Functions of Micronutrients in Gut Microbiota and Intestinal Inflammation

edited by

Chao Wang

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 328 | Submission Open

Keywords: micronutrients; gut microbiota; intestinal inflammation; intestinal barrier; oxidative stress

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

The Role of Cannabinoids in Human Health and Disorder

edited by

Grazia Chiellini

and Beatrice Polini

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 327 | Submission Open

Keywords: cannabinoids; cannabinoid receptors; endocannabinoid system; ECS synthetic modulators; clinical trials

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

Nanomaterials in Immunology

edited by

Alexandru Mihai Grumezescu

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 327 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; immunology; nanoparticles; drug delivery; cancer immunotherapy; immune modulation; vaccine adjuvants; immunotoxicity; autoimmune diseases; biocompatibility; nanotechnology in immune diseases; nanostructures in tissue engineering; nanomedicine; diagnostic nanomaterials; immune cell interaction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Nanoscience)

Advance in Plant Abiotic Stress: 3rd Edition

edited by

De-Guo Han

and

Xingguo Li

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 325 | Submission Open

Keywords: abiotic stress; cold; drought; salt; heat; nutrient deficiency; secondary metabolism; stress resistance; plant

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

Molecular Biological Determination of Physical Injury

edited by

Sorin Hostiuc

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 320 | Submission Open

Keywords: molecular markers; physical injury; micro-RNA; dating of traumatic injuries

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)

Advances in Heparin, Heparan Sulfate and Heparanase, 2nd Edition

edited by

Nobuaki Higashi

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 311 | Submission Open

Keywords: allergy; angiogenesis; cancer metastasis; cellular trafficking; exosome; fibrosis; glycocalyx; glycosaminoglycans; heparan sulfate; heparanase; heparin; immune responses; inflammation; inbibitor development; sepsis/SIRS (systemic inflammatory response syndrome); sulfatase; viral infections

(This special issue belongs to the Section Macromolecules)

Gynecological Oncology: From Molecular Basis to Therapy

edited by

Martin Götte

and Lars Hanker

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 304 | Submission Open

Keywords: gynecological oncology; molecular basis; targeted therapy; immunotherapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Oncology)

Exploring Mitochondria in Neurodegenerative Disorders: Unveiling Mechanisms and Therapeutic Strategies

edited by

Saeid Ghavami

and Mohamad-Reza Aghanoori

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 291 | Submission Open

Keywords: neurodegenerative disorders; energy homeostasis and metabolism; mitochondrial dysfunction; mitochondrial dynamics; mitophagy and autophagy; synaptic function; axonal transport; oxidative stress; calcium homeostasis; treatments targeting mitochondria; mitochondrial biogenesis; neuroprotection; therapeutic strategies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Neurobiology)

Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms of Cardiovascular Repair

edited by

Isotta Chimenti

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 290 | Submission Open

Keywords: fibroblasts; injury repair; cardiac scar; extracellular matrix; fibrosis; angiogenesis; inflammation; cardioprotection

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

The Role of Melatonin in Plants: 3rd Edition

edited by

Małgorzata M. Posmyk

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 283 | Submission Open

Keywords: melatonin; phytomelatonin; plants; seed germination; seasonal and circadian rhythms; flowering; fruit ripening; plant immunity; abiotic stresses

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

Nanotechnology in Drug Delivery: Applications and Perspectives

edited by Ádám Juhász

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 275 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanostructured materials; drug delivery; drug– carrier interactions; hydrogel; aerogels; associated colloids; surfactants; macromolecules; blood– brain barrier; controlled release

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Nanoscience)

Artificial Intelligence in Human Disease: Current and Future Perspectives in Digital Medicine

edited by

Dumache Raluca-Oana

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 275 | Submission Open

Keywords: molecular genetics; artificial intelligence; pharmacogenomics; internet of things; molecular pathology; genomic medicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Informatics)

Inflammation and Metabolic Response in Mitochondrial Diseases

edited by

Guido Primiano

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 275 | Submission Open

Keywords: mitochondrial diseases; mitochondria; mtDNA; metabolic remodeling; inflammation; immunity; cell death; neurodegenration

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

Molecular Insights into Fruit Crops Development

edited by

Xingguo Li

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 271 | Submission Open

Keywords: fruit crops; fruit tree; proteomics; genomics; metabolomics; biotic stress; abiotic stress

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

Genetic Mechanisms of Neurological Disorders

edited by

Patrícia Maciel

and Sara Duarte-Silva

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 268 | Submission Open

Keywords: neurodevelopmental disorders; neurodegenerative disorders; neuropsychiatric disorders; genetics; molecular biology; cellular models; animal models; pathogenesis; biomarkers; therapeutic targets; drug discovery; therapy

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

New Insights in Nanomaterials and Electroactive Molecules—in Memory of Prof. Royce W. Murray

edited by

Zeev Porat

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 259 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; organic electrochemistry; macromolecules and polymers; analytical chemistry

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Nanoscience)

Molecular Advances on Solubility and Diffusivity in Water-Based Systems and in Biological Media

edited by

Ana M. Mainar

and

José S. Urieta

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 248 | Submission Open

Keywords: water solubility ; water-solute interactions ; solvation; hydrophobic and hydrophilic effects ; improving water solubility and prediction ; solution of chemicals in biological media ; diffusivity ; drug transport and bioavailability; chemicals diffusivity across biological barriers

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

Signaling Pathways in Neuroinflammation or Neurodegenerative Disorders

edited by

Marika Cordaro

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 245 | Submission Open

Keywords: inflammation; neuroinflammation; oxidative stress; neurodegenerative disorders; pathology; molecular pathways; dysregulation; mitochondrial dysfunction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Neurobiology)

Tumor Specific Immunotherapeutic Targets

edited by

Roberto Perris

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

Keywords: immunotherapy; immunotherapeutics; tumour-specific antigens; immunotherapeutic targets; multi-omics approaches

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Immunology)

New Insights into Hyaluronan in Human Medicine

edited by

Monica Salamone

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 211 | Submission Open

Keywords: hyaluronan; regenerative medicine; inflammation; cancer therapy; metabolomics ; hyaluronidases; cell– matrix interaction; glucose metabolism; pathological processes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biochemistry)

Molecular Mechanisms of Tumorigenesis of Human and Animal Stem Cells

edited by

Daniela Salvatori

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 210 | Submission Open

Keywords: malignancy; stem cells; safety; chromosal aberrations; animal; human; teratoma assay; in vitro assays

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Oncology)

Advances in the Purinergic System

edited by Margarete Dulce Bagatini

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

Keywords: purinergic system; receptors; ectonucleotidases; CD39; CD73; purinergic signaling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biochemistry)

Modulation of the Immune System and Oxidative Stress in Liver Illnesses

edited by

Vlad Pădureanu

and Dan Ionuț Gheonea

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 204 | Submission Open

Keywords: oxidative stress; liver illnesses; immune system; inflammatory

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Immunology)

Research Progress of Nanodrug Delivery System

edited by Kenta Morita

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 200 | Submission Open

Keywords: drug delivery; nanomaterials; nanomedicine; pharmacokinetics; theranostics; imaging; controlled release

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Nanoscience)

Obesity and Cancer Risk: Molecular Mechanisms and Perspectives

edited by

Hendrik Lehnert

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 194 | Submission Open

Keywords: epidemiology of obesity and cancer; experimental models of cancer in obesity; genetic and epigenetics of obesity and metabolic dysfunction associated cancer; tumor microenvironment; basis of metastatic spread of cancer in obesity; therapeutic modeling and targeting

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Oncology)

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