International Journal of Molecular Sciences

Bioactive Natural Compounds: Protecting Plants and Promoting Human Health, 2nd Edition

edited by

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2665 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural products; molecular biology; chemical characterization; bioactivity; mechanism of action; plant protection; human health promotion; antioxidant; anti-inflammation; biopesticides; biostimulants; nutraceuticals

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

Drug Discovery and Development Focusing on Natural Products

edited by

Chung-Hsin Wu

and

Szu-Chuan Shen

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2611 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural products; drug R& D; herbal medicine; gut microbiota; mechanism of action; therapeutic targets

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pharmacology)

Chronic Liver Disease: From Pathophysiology to Treatment

edited by

Jong-Won Kim

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2605 | Submission Open

Keywords: nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD); metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD); metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH); type 2 diabetes (T2D)

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

Molecular Computational Methods for Studying the Effects of Radiation on Human Beings

edited by

Mario Antonio Bernal

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2576 | Submission Open

Keywords: DNA damage; biophysical models; DNA geometrical models; computational radiobiology; Monte Carlo simulations; ionizing radiation; heavy ions; DNA damage repair

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biophysics)

Adapter CAR T Cells: From the Idea to the Clinic

edited by

Michael P. Bachmann

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2527 | Submission Open

Keywords: CAR T cell therapy; chimeric antigen receptor; bispecific antibody; target module; autoimmune diseases; solid tumors

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

Quadruplex DNA and Its Ligands for Disease Treatment

edited by

Ding Li

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2518 | Submission Open

Keywords: quadruplex; i-motif; transcriptional regulation; apoptosis; cancer

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

Compounds with Added Value from Marine Algae for Biomedical Applications

edited by

Ticuta Negreanu-Pirjol

,

Bogdan-Stefan Negreanu-Pirjol

and

Oana Crăciunescu

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2452 | Submission Open

Keywords: algae bioactive compounds; algal biotechnology for biomedical purposes; algal-derived biomedical materials; algal-based drug delivery systems; alginate; carrageenan; fucoidan; marine polysaccharides; marine peptides; marine polyphenols; marine antioxidants; marine bioactive compounds; marine glycosaminoglycans; marine biopolymers and biomaterials; marine lipids; marine-derived pharmaceuticals; marine-derived cosmeceuticals; marine-derived nutraceuticals; marine algae added-value products; marine drugs discovery; marine natural products; marine-derived anti-inflammatory agents; marine antimicrobial compounds; marine-derived anticancer agents; marine neuroprotective compounds; marine-derived anti-aging compounds; marine-based regenerative medicine; phycobiliproteins; seaweed-based tissue engineering materials; seaweed-derived bioactive molecules; seaweed extracts; seaweed-based wound healing materials

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

Molecular Mechanisms of Oxidative Stress in Kidney Disease

edited by Stefanos Roumeliotis

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2444 | Submission Open

Keywords: chronic kidney disease; end-stage kidney disease; hemodialysis; peritoneal dialysis; oxidative stress; pro-oxidants; inflammation; atherosclerosis; cardiovascular disease

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

Cytokine Networks in Inflammatory Skin Diseases

edited by

Emanuele Scala

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2444 | Submission Open

Keywords: chronic inflammatory skin diseases; immunopathogenesis; inflammatory pathways; cytokines; molecular targets; psoriasis; atopic dermatitis; hidradenitis suppurativa; urticaria; lichen planus

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

Molecular Strategies to Overcome Antibiotic Resistance in Carbapenem-Producing Bacteria

edited by

Daniela Calina

and

Ovidiu Zlatian

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2408 | Submission Open

Keywords: antibiotic resistance; antimicrobial agents; bacterial pathogens; carbapenemases; genomics; molecular mechanisms; therapeutic targets

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)

Molecular Advances in Mental Health and Disorders

edited by Eva Christina Schulte

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2402 | Submission Open

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

Utilizing Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells and Cardiomyocytes: From Basic Research to Disease Modeling

edited by

Ofer Binah

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2392 | Submission Open

Keywords: induced pluripotent stem cells; cardiomyocytes; disease modeling; basic research; translational applications

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

Genetic, Epigenetic and Microbiota Molecular Insights for Crop Resilience to Abiotic Stress

edited by

Aliki Kapazoglou

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2366 | Submission Open

Keywords: abiotic stress; tolerance; crop resilience; crop sustainability; environmental conditions; climate change; gene regulation; epigenetic mechanisms; microbiota communities; microbiome

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

Microbiota’s Role in Respiratory Disorders and Diseases

edited by

Ioannis Alexandros Charitos

and Mauro Carone

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2292 | Submission Open

Keywords: microbiota; microbiome; metabolome; transcriptome; microbiota gut/lung axis; microbiota gut/oral axis; respiratory disorders; respiratory diseases; respiratory rehabilitation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Microbiology)

Molecular Targets and Immunotherapy for Autoimmune Diseases

edited by

Neetu Srivastava

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2282 | Submission Open

Keywords: autoimmunity; autoimmune diseases; immunotherapy; signaling pathway; molecular targets; antibody; T cells; B cells

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Immunology)

Molecular Advances in Parvovirus

edited by Zahra Kadri

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2271 | Submission Open

Keywords: parvovirus structure; parvovirus replication; parvovirus proteome; cell signaling pathways; transcription; translation and post-translational modification; host restriction factor; host/parvovirus interaction; recombinant virus and VLP; immune evasion and/or activation; host tropism (cell type and species); new experimental models and approaches

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Microbiology)

The Roles of Mesenchymal Stem/Stromal Cells in Tumor Therapies

edited by Francesco Agostini

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2250 | Submission Open

Keywords: mesenchymal stem cells; tumor; cancer patients; ex vivo cell modification; cell and gene therapy; targeted drug delivery; homing; migration; current regulatory guidelines; MSC therapeutic potential

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

Emerging Heterocycles

edited by

David StC Black

and

Naresh Kumar

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2186 | Submission Open

Keywords: synthesis; reactions; applications; biological activity; medicinal chemistry; natural products; alkaloids; new methodology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biochemistry)

Rheumatoid Arthritis: Molecular Mechanisms and Immunotherapy

edited by Irena Manolova

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2178 | Submission Open

Keywords: rheumatoid arthritis; pathogenesis; innate immunity; adaptive immunity; inflammation; cytokines; autoantibodies; immunotherapy; clinical outcome

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

Molecular Insights on Drug Discovery, Design, and Treatment

edited by Chih Kang Chiang

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2169 | Submission Open

Keywords: antibacterial drugs; antiviral drugs; antioxidant drugs; anti-inflammatory drugs; antibiotics; anticancer drugs; drug discovery; drug development; drug design; drug delivery; drug carriers; nanoparticles; molecular modeling; molecular mechanisms; crystallography; pharmacokinetics; molecular activity; inhibitors and antagonists

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pharmacology)

Heart Failure Risk Factors and Therapies-Molecular Basis

edited by

Tomasz Urbanowicz

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2124 | Submission Open

Keywords: heart failure; risk factors; inflammatory; neutrophils; cytokines; pharmacological; therapies; molecular-based processes

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

Antiphospholipid Syndrome: From Pathophysiology to Therapy

edited by

Cristina Belizna

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2111 | Submission Open

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

Editorial Board Members’ Collection Series: Cancer Metabolism

edited by

Giuseppe Lucarelli

,

Daniel W. Nixon

and

Gianfranco Peluso

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2110 | Submission Open

Keywords: cancer metabolism; metabolic pathway; glucose consumption and energy production; amino acid requirement

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Oncology)

Musculoskeletal Diseases: Inflammation, Degeneration or Mechanical Stress

edited by

Gianluigi Pasta

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2098 | Submission Open

Keywords: musculoskeletal diseases; inflammation; degeneration; mechanical stress; aging

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

Oxidative Stress and Cell Damage

edited by Haruhiko Inufusa, Koji Abe and Shigeru Hirano

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2080 | Submission Open

Keywords: oxidative stress; damages on cells; organs; body; prevention damages; parameter of oxidative stress; antioxidants

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)

Nutraceuticals for the Maintenance of Brain Health

edited by

Maria Anttonietta Panaro

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2077 | Submission Open

Keywords: vitamin; nutraceutics; brain; neuroinflammation; neurodegeneration; cognitive function

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

Application of Artificial Intelligence in Molecular Sciences

edited by

Jorge Mateo

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2074 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; deep learning; algorithms; molecular modeling and simulation; materials discovery; analysis of biological sequence data; computational chemistry; bioinformatics; genomics; protein structure prediction; molecular dynamics simulation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Informatics)

Application of Genetic Engineering in Treatments for Human Diseases

edited by Claudio Mussolino

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2074 | Submission Open

Keywords: genome editing; epigenome editing; CRISPR-Cas systems; gene therapy; precision medicine; molecular mechanisms; innovative therapies; gene expression regulation

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

Integrated Approaches, Molecular Mechanism and Therapies in Ocular Surface Diseases

edited by

Caterina Gagliano

,

Marco Zeppieri

and

Mario Damiano Toro

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2046 | Submission Open

Keywords: ocular surface diseases; dry eye; corneal ulcers; persistent epithelial defects; blood-derived products; blood-based therapies

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

The Gut-Brain Axis: Genomic and Metagenomic Involvement

edited by

Maria Gazouli

and Elias Odusseas Tzavellas

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2028 | Submission Open

Keywords: gut– brain axis; central nervous system; gastrointestinal tract; genomic; metagenomic

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Neurobiology)

Current Trends in MOF (Metal–Organic Framework) and Metal X-ides Development, 2nd Edition

edited by Siwei Li

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2020 | Submission Open

Keywords: MOF; metal carbide; metal sulfide; metal phosphide; catalysis; biomedicine; electromagnetic absorption; energy conversion and storage

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Science)

Molecular Genetics, Breeding, and Multi-Omics Approaches in Rice Research

edited by

Zakaria Prodhan

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2006 | Submission Open

Keywords: rice genetics and breeding; molecular breeding of rice; rice genomics and proteomics; genes related to abiotic stress tolerance in rice; molecular biology and multi-omics in rice research

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

Nanofibrous Biomaterials for Biomedicine and Medical Applications

edited by Jong-Young Kwak

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2000 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanofibers; biomaterials; 3D scaffold; 3D cell culture; tissue engineering; drug release

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Science)

Research of Hydroxyapatite-Based Materials and Their Applications

edited by

Daniela Predoi

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1989 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydroxyapatite; nanobiocomposite; biomedical applications; coatings; environment remediation; biological properties; drug delivery; pollutant adsorption efficiency; morphology and structural features

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Science)

Molecular Dimensional Design, Synthesis Modification and Application of Sustainable Polymer Materials

edited by

Angelika Kmita

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1982 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable polymeric materials; 3D printing; sustainability; environmental impact; molecular modifications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Science)

False-Positive and False-Negative Laboratory Biomarkers

edited by Michela Salvatici and Lorenzo Drago

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1936 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomarkers; false positives/negatives; protein biomarkers; nucleic acid markers; multi-omics; single-cell sequencing; liquid biopsy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biochemistry)

Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine: In Vitro and In Vivo Studies—2nd Edition

edited by

Alessia Peserico

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1921 | Submission Open

Keywords: stem cells; stem cell homing; stem cell tracking; regeneration; tissue injury; immunomodulation; biomaterials; tissue-on-a-chip; organoids; differentiation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)

Probiotics, Prebiotics and Postbiotics: The Secrets of Promoting Microbial Balance in the Gut

edited by

Fu-Chen Huang

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1909 | Submission Open

Keywords: probiotics; prebiotics; postbiotics; gut microbiota; gut epithelial integrity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Microbiology)

Tumor Microenvironment and Cancer Progression: Molecular Insights for Targeted Therapy

edited by

Tetiana Zaǐchuk

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1897 | Submission Open

Keywords: tumor microenvironment; immune response modulation; signaling pathways; extracellular matrix components; tumor evolution

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Oncology)

Molecular Advances in Olive and Its Derivatives

edited by

Fabrizio Carbone

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1881 | Submission Open

Keywords: olive; structural and functional genomics; genomic variation; breeding; biotechnologies; next-generation sequencing

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

Novel Technologies in the Study of the Pathogenesis of Cardiac Diseases

edited by

Raffaella Lombardi

and

Suet Nee Chen

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1876 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial Intelligence; multi-omics; organoids; engineered heart tissue; advanced imaging; personalized medicine

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

Recent Developments in Metabolism of Algal Toxins in Animals

edited by

Alexandre Campos

and

Pedro Reis Costa

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1870 | Submission Open

Keywords: marine toxins; bioacumulation; chemical conversion; detoxification mechanisms; toxin gene clusters

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Toxicology)

Fungal Pathogen-Host Interactions

edited by Patricia Albuquerque

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1869 | Submission Open

Keywords: medical mycology; host– microbe interactions; macrophages; dendritic cells; neutrophils

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Microbiology)

Cellular Oxygen Homeostasis—3rd Edition

edited by

Verena Tretter

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1849 | Submission Open

Keywords: cellular oxygen homeostasis; redox signaling; cellular oxygen sensing; hypoxia; hyperoxia

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)

Anti-Inflammatory and Metabolic Effects of G Protein-Coupled Receptor Signaling

edited by

Dariusz Szukiewicz

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1805 | Submission Open

Keywords: G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs); seven transmembrane domain (7TM) receptors; metabotropic receptors; membrane receptors; GPCRs signaling; GPCRs signaling pathways; anti-inflammatory effects; inflammatory diseases; metabolic diseases; metabolic effects; anti-inflammatory treatment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Immunology)

Molecular Insights into Role of Anthranilic Acid in Neuropsychiatric Diseases

edited by

Gregory F. Oxenkrug

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1777 | Submission Open

Keywords: anthranilic acid; Alzheimer’ s disease; autism; schizophrenia; bipolar disorder; major depressive disorder; post-partum depression; COVID-19; interferons; attention deficit disorder; cognitive impairment; G-protein-coupled receptor 109A; microbiome; gut– brain axis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Neurobiology)

The Role of SARS-CoV-2 in Immunomodulation—Post-Pandemic Reflection on the Role of Viruses in Human Immunology

edited by

Katarzyna A. Lisowska

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1756 | Submission Open

Keywords: SARS-CoV-2; COVID-19; immunomodulation; T cells; B cells; dendritic cells; monocytes; cytokines

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Immunology)

C. elegans as a Disease Model: Molecular Perspectives: 2nd Edition

edited by

Krisztina Takács-Vellai

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1730 | Submission Open

Keywords: Caenorhabditis elegans; model organism; disease model; neurodegenerative diseases; cancer model; ageing

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

Molecular Mechanisms and Treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease

edited by Xinming Chen

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1727 | Submission Open

Keywords: diabetes; cardiovascular diseases; nephrology; diabetic nephropathy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)

New Cardiovascular Risk Factors: 2nd Edition

edited by

Antonio Barbato

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1723 | Submission Open

Keywords: atherosclerosis; cardiovascular risk; arterial stiffness; blood pressure; vitamin D; miRNA; inflammation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)

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