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Cell Biology and Biochemistry of Gynaecological Cancer: Pathways to Discovering Novel Treatments

edited by

Kenny Chitcholtan

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 63 | Submission Open

Keywords: gynaecological cancer; ovarian cancer; endometrial cancer; cervical cancer; cell biology; treatment; cell metastasis

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

Advances in Structural and Functional Properties of G-Quadruplexes and Aptamers

edited by

Antonella Virgilio

Veronica Esposito

and

Aldo Galeone

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 63 | Submission Open

Keywords: G-quadruplex structure; aptamer; DNAzyme; catalytic G-quadruplexes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)

Molecular Insights into Anxiety and Depression: Pathomechanisms and Therapeutic Strategies

edited by

Magdalena Sowa-Kućma

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 62 | Submission Open

Keywords: anxiety; depression; anxiolytics; antidepressants; animal models

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Neurobiology)

Molecular Advances in Reproduction and Fertility of Aquatic Animals: 3rd Edition

edited by

Hui Qiao

and Hongtuo Fu

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 61 | Submission Open

Keywords: reproduction; aquatic animals; sex determination; gonadal development; steroid hormones; sex-related genes; monosex culture

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)

Melanoma: Molecular Diagnosis and Treatment

edited by

Teresa Lettini

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 61 | Submission Open

Keywords: molecular pathology; melanoma; skin cancer; molecular pathway; dermatopathology

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

HIV Expression in Diverse Cell Types: Mechanisms, Regulation, and Pathogenesis

edited by

Rosemary Kiernan

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 58 | Submission Open

Keywords: hiv transcription; latency; reactivation; host transcription factors; chromatin modifications; viral-host protein interactions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Immunology)

Molecular Techniques to Study Food Safety Challenges

edited by

María J. Andrade

and Micaela Álvarez

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 58 | Submission Open

Keywords: food safety; hazards; foodborne pathogens; advanced microbial detection technologies; omics techniques; preventive measures

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Microbiology)

From Pathogenic Mechanisms to Therapy in Retinal Diseases

edited by

Nan-Kai Wang

and

Eugene Yu Chuan Kang

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 55 | Submission Open

Keywords: retinal degeneration; oxidative stress; angiogenesis; mitochondria; cellular metabolism; genetic disorders and gene therapy; genes; age-related macular degeneration; inherited retinal dystrophy; diabetic retinopathy; retinal ganglion cells; photoreceptors

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

Microbial Metabolism: From Pathway Analysis to Metabolic Engineering and Synthetic Biology

edited by

Elias R. Olivera

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 55 | Submission Open

Keywords: bacteria; fungi; archeobacteria; metabolic pathways; biodegradation; biosynthesis; biotransformation; omic sciences; metabolic engineering; synthetic regulatory circuits

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Microbiology)

New Advances in Metabolic Engineering and Synthetic Biology of Yeasts

edited by

Justyna Ruchała

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 54 | Submission Open

Keywords: yeast metabolic engineering; synthetic biology; CRISPR-Cas9; metabolic pathways; bio-based chemicals; bioprocess engineering; yeast strain optimization; industrial biotechnology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Microbiology)

Cancer Progression and Therapeutic Resistance Mechanisms

edited by

Fabrizio Fontana

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 53 | Submission Open

Keywords: cancer drug resistance; growth factors; DNA repair; miRNAs; ABC transporters; cancer stem cells; extracellular vesicles; circulating cancer cells; circulating cancer DNA; liquid biopsies; natural anticancer compounds

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Oncology)

Pharmacogenomics: The State of the Art and Future Perspectives

edited by

Satohiro Masuda

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 52 | Submission Open

Keywords: G-protein-coupled receptors; membrane transporters; drug-metabolizing enzyme; endocytosis receptors; companion diagnostic (CDx); data science in pharmacogenomics; precision medicine with pharmacogenomics; siRNA; microRNA; drug-induced organ injury; drug-induced adverse reactions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pharmacology)

Molecular Research Advances in Metabolic Syndrome

edited by

Phileno Pinge-Filho

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 52 | Submission Open

Keywords: metabolic syndrome; sepsis; molecular mechanisms; inflammation; insulin resistance; cardiovascular parameters; immune– metabolic crosstalk; experimental models; biomarkers; therapeutic targets

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

Advancements in Antioxidant Molecules: From Discovery to Therapeutic Applications

edited by

Davide Moi

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 52 | Submission Open

Keywords: antioxidants; natural products; small molecules; polyphenols; reactive oxygen species; drug discovery; oxidative stress; apoptosis; target validation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pharmacology)

Molecular Genetics and Genomics of Ruminants—Second Edition

edited by

Brad A. Freking

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 51 | Submission Open

Keywords: ruminant genomics; structural genomics; functional genomics; epigenomics; gene expression; genome sequencing; genome evolution; genome-wide association study; genomic selection; marker-assisted selection

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

Genetics and Genomics of Silkworm

edited by

Min-Jin Han

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 49 | Submission Open

Keywords: silkworm genome; gene identification; comparative genomics; silkworm domestication; population genetics; functional genomics; insect immunity; genetic manipulation; silkworm breeding

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

The Impact of the Immune System on the Tumor Microenvironment: Relevance to Glioma Development

edited by Gabriela Verónica Salamone

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 48 | Submission Open

Keywords: gliomas; tumor microenvironment; immune

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Oncology)

Biological and Molecular Aspects of Exercise Adaptation

edited by

Alessandra Modesti

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 48 | Submission Open

Keywords: exercise; redox homeostasis; metabolic state; biological; physiological

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)

Novel Immunotherapies for Reshaping the Tumor Immune Microenvironment

edited by

Alessandro Canella

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 48 | Submission Open

Keywords: TIME; TME; immunosuppression; inflammation; immune cells; immunotherapy; cancer immune evasion

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Oncology)

Responses of Plants to Abiotic and Biotic Stresses: Concepts and Mechanisms

edited by

Ning Liu

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 48 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant stress tolerance; abiotic stresses; biotic stresses; molecular mechanisms; signal pathways; multi-omics technologies; epigenetic modifications; crop resilience

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

New Advances in Plant Genetic Research

edited by Ming Chen

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 47 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant generative genomics; plant– microbe interaction gene-editing; single-cell omics in plants; plant non-coding RNAs; AI in plant science

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

P53 and Tumours: Strategies to Overcome Chemoresistance in a p53-Dependent Way

edited by

Mariano Francesco Caratozzolo

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 46 | Submission Open

Keywords: P53; chemoresistant tumours; drug design; regulatory RNAs; drugs targeting; NGS; transcriptional regulation; molecular networks

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

Molecular Imprinting Technologies for Biological and Biomedical Applications

edited by

Urtė Prentice

and

Simonas Ramanavičius

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 46 | Submission Open

Keywords: molecularly imprinted polymers; biosensors and diagnostics; biomolecular recognition; molecular imprinting; nanomaterials; molecular biology applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Informatics)

Innovative Applications of Topical Probiotics in Dermatology: Addressing Multiple Skin Disorders

edited by

Mireia Mallandrich Miret

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 45 | Submission Open

Keywords: topical probiotics in dermatology; skin microbiome; skin disorders; therapeutic applications; molecular mechanisms

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

Development Biology of Immune Cells

edited by Jacek Z. Kubiak

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 45 | Submission Open

Keywords: immune cell development; macrophages; monocytes; B-cells; T-cells; dendritic cells; NK cells

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Immunology)

Epigenetics and RNA Processing Involved in Disease

edited by

Naoyuki Kataoka

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 44 | Submission Open

Keywords: RNA processing; RNA splicing; epigenetics; DNA modification; histone modification; RNA modification; RNA diseases; genetic diseases

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

Focus on the Tryptophan Pathway

edited by

Burkhard Poeggeler

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 44 | Submission Open

Keywords: aging; indole-3-propionic acid; kynurenic acid; melatonin; serotonin; tryptophan

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)

Advances in Photobiomodulation Therapy

edited by Maria Fernanda Setúbal Destro Rodrigues

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 43 | Submission Open

Keywords: photobiomodulation; dosimetric parameters; human diseases; modulation of inflammation; photobiomodulation therapy; molecular mechanisms; preclinical and clinical studies; therapeutic applications of PBM

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

Recent Molecular Research in Neuroimmunology

edited by Mireya Fernández-Fournier

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 43 | Submission Open

Keywords: neuroimmunology; antibodies; virus; multiple sclerosis; progression

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Neurobiology)

Natural Products: Potential Anti-Inflammatory or Anti-Oxidative Mechanisms

edited by

Dong-Sung Lee

and Chi-Su Yoon

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 42 | Submission Open

Keywords: inflammation; neuroinflammation; neurodegenerative disease; skin inflammation; skin disease; antioxidants; natural products; secondary metabolites

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

Regulation of Gene Expression in Cell Differentiation

edited by

Iole Robuffo

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 42 | Submission Open

Keywords: cell differentiation; gene expression regulation; signal transduction; autophagy; nutrigenomics; mechanobiology; longevity; aging mechanism; tumor progression; regenerative medicine; gene therapy; tissue remodeling

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

Ovarian Pathologies: Insights into Mechanisms and Therapeutic Strategy

edited by Anna Ptak

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 40 | Submission Open

Keywords: subfertility and infertility; hormonal dysfunction; diminished ovarian reserve (DOR); ovarian cysts; polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS); primary ovarian insufficiency (POI); ovarian cancer

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

New Advances in Food Allergenicity: From Molecular Mechanisms to Innovative Mitigation Strategies

edited by

Edyta Juszczuk-Kubiak

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 40 | Submission Open

Keywords: food allergenicity; food allergen detection; biosensors; mass spectrometry; immunoassays; allergen reduction; hypoallergenic food alternatives; personalized nutrition approaches

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

Molecular Research of Cardiovascular Disease

edited by

John A. St. Cyr

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 39 | Submission Open

Keywords: myocardium; metabolism; ischemia; function; integrity; cardiovascular; disease; infarction; failure

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

Molecular Mechanisms of Immunotherapy in Cancer

edited by Magdalena Król

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 38 | Submission Open

Keywords: cancer immunotherapy; tumor microenvironment; immune checkpoint inhibitors; monoclonal antibodies; cytokine signaling; tumor immune evasion; metabolic regulation in cancer; cell-based therapies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Immunology)

Advances in Amyloid Aggregation and Its Inhibition: Implementing Insights from Physiological Conditions

edited by

Andrius Sakalauskas

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 36 | Submission Open

Keywords: protein aggregation; amyloid; physiological conditions; aggregation inhibition; neurodegenerative diseases; amyloidosis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Neurobiology)

New Insights into the Molecular Pathogenesis of Myeloproliferative Neoplasms

edited by

Laura Georgiana Necula

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 35 | Submission Open

Keywords: myeloproliferative neoplasms; molecular diagnostic; targeted therapy; biomarkers; inflammation

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

Multifunctional Antioxidants and Enzyme Inhibitors: Design, Synthesis and Mechanisms of Actions

edited by Choon Young Lee

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 34 | Submission Open

Keywords: antioxidant synthesis; multifunctional antioxidants; oxidant-generating enzyme inhibitors; activators of antioxidant-generating enzymes; phenolic antioxidant; thiol-based antioxidant; nitrogen-based antioxidants; anti-inflammatory; oxidative stress; free radical scavenging; reactive oxygen species; reactive nitrogen species; mechanisms of action; metal chelator

(This special issue belongs to the Section Macromolecules)

Molecular and Cellular Neurobiology of Headache and Migraine

edited by

Mamoru Shibata

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 33 | Submission Open

Keywords: headache; migraine; calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP); spreading depolarization/depression; TRP channels; pituitary adenylate cyclase-activating polypeptide; PACAP; cluster headache

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Neurobiology)

Recent Research in Nanoelectrochemistry

edited by

Ioan Baldea

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 31 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoelectrochemistry; single-entity electrochemistry; nanoscale imaging; molecular electronics devices; nanostructured electrodes; electrochemical sensors; energy storage; catalysis; biomedical applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Science)

Molecular Insights into Heart Failure: From Bench to Bedside

edited by

Nadia Aspromonte

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 29 | Submission Open

Keywords: heart failure; cardiac biomarkers; medical therapy; molecular pathways; prognosis; target therapy

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

Molecular Insights into Pediatric Cancer: Advances in Hematopoietic Stem Cell Research

edited by Paola Muggeo

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 27 | Submission Open

Keywords: bone marrow; microenvironment; precursor; hematopoietic stem cells; pediatric hematological malignancies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Oncology)

Plant–Rhizobium Interaction

edited by Rujin Chen

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 22 | Submission Open

Keywords: legume; rhizobia; symbiotic nitrogen fixation

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

Computational, Structural and Spectroscopic Studies of Macromolecules

edited by Sanja Dolanski Babić

submission deadline 10 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3201 | Submission Open

Keywords: macromolecules; structure DNA; effects on DNA; protein; carbohydrate; lipids; spectroscopic methods; FTIR; NMR; UV; CD; numerical methods

(This special issue belongs to the Section Macromolecules)

Preimplantation Genetic Testing in Assisted Reproductive Technologies

edited by

Sung Tae Kim

submission deadline 10 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 75 | Submission Open

Keywords: preimplantation genetic testing; embryo selection; in vitro fertilization; infertility; implantation failure; miscarriage; mosaicism; segmental aneuploidy; non-invasive technology

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

Current Advances in the Pathophysiology and Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders

edited by Natalia Szejko and

Sara Samadzadeh

submission deadline 10 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 52 | Submission Open

Keywords: multiple sclerosis; MS; central nervous system; pathophysiology; immunological system

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

Plant-Microbe Interaction Studies

edited by

Jie Zhang

submission deadline 10 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 41 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant-pathogen; plant microorganisms; microbial stress; plant diseases and pests; plant protection

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Microbiology)

Advances in Molecular Research of Facial Adipose Compartments

edited by Marius Valeriu Hînganu

submission deadline 15 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 350 | Submission Open

Keywords: facial fat; facial adipose tissue; molecular markers of facial fat; hormonal environmental; metabolic disorders; facial deformities; single-cell RNA sequencing; CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)

Regulatory Mechanism and Network of Abiotic Stress-Response in Plants 2.0

edited by

Yong-Hwan Moon

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 17 articles | Viewed by 27955 | Submission Open

Keywords: abiotic stress response; osmotic stress; temperature stress; transcriptional regulation; post-transcriptional regulation; regulatory mechanism; gene regulatory network

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

New Insights in Tumor Immunity

edited by

George Sharonov

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 26780 | Submission Open

Keywords: tumor immunity; tumor evolution; tumor antigens; immune surveillance; cancer immunoediting; tumor microenvironment; immunotherapies; immune checkpoints; tumor-specific lymphocytes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Immunology)

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