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The Role of miRNAs in Healthy Lungs and Chronic Lung Diseases
edited by Victor Ruiz
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 373
Keywords: miRNA; DROSHA; DICER; DGCR8; ADAR; pulmonary fibrosis; COPD; asthma; lung neoplasm
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)
Molecular Application of Hyaluronan in Tissue Healing submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 373
Keywords: wound healing; inflammation; remodeling; chronic wound; wound dressing; scar tissue; sound tissue; biomarkers; chemical modification; crosslinked; biopolymer; biological activity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Macromolecules)
Tumor Organoids Uncovered: A Molecular Lens on Cancer Complexity
edited by Eleftherios Makris and
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 331
Keywords: tumor organoids; precision medicine; cancer modeling; drug screening; patient-derived models; molecular characterization; personalized therapy; translational research; biomarker discovery; clinical application
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Oncology)
Vector–Pathogen–Host Interaction, Vaccines and Immunobiologicals
edited by Carlo José Freire Oliveira and
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 325
Keywords: host– pathogen– vector interactions; active biomolecules; immunomodulation; vaccines; binding molecules; immunobiologicals
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Immunology)
T Cell Therapy in Cancer: Molecular Perspectives
edited by Alessio Ottaviani
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 316
Keywords: cancer; immunotherapy; gene therapy; chimeric antigen receptor; tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes; T-reg; gamma delta (γ δ ) T cells; cytokine release syndrome; allogenic transplantation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Oncology)
Molecular Insights into Porous Polymers
edited by Bolin Ji
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 297
Keywords: porous organic polymer; covalent organic framework; adsorption and separation of gases; energy storage materials; water treatment; antimicrobial; fluorescence imaging; tumor treatment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Science)
Immunity and Autoimmunity in Cardiovascular and Respiratory Diseases
edited by
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 269
Keywords: cardiovascular diseases; respiratory diseases; autoimmune diseases; T cell; B cell; lipid mediators; autoantibodies; genetic variants; mucin
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Immunology)
Environmental Microorganisms and Pathogen Infections submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 252
Keywords: environmental microbiome; pathogens; resistance genes; molecular adaptation; microbial interactions; anthropogenic pollution; functional gene expression; ecosystem health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Microbiology)
Molecular Insights in Renal and Epithelial Physiology
edited by Pedro A. Jose
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 247
Keywords: renal and epithelial physiology; ion transport; glomerulo-tubular balance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)
Artificial Intelligence and Data Science-Driven Biomarker Discovery in Neurodegenerative Diseases submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 209
Keywords: large language models; big data analytics; Alzheimer’ s disease; Parkinson disease; neurodegeneration; neurogenerative disease; disease diagnosis; biomarker development; drug development
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Informatics)
Cutting-Edge Research and Advancements in Neurodegenerative Diseases
edited by Meera Soundararajan
submission deadline 25 May 2026 | Viewed by 299 | Submission Open
Keywords: neurodegenerative disorders; neurons; Alzheimer’ s disease; Parkinsons disease; Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS); prion diseases; Huntington  disease
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Neurobiology)
Cross-Kingdom Conversations: Deciphering Molecular Interactions in Microorganisms and Plants
edited by Eun-Hae Kwon
submission deadline 25 May 2026 | Viewed by 234 | Submission Open
Keywords: plant– microbe interactions; cross-kingdom signaling; plant growth-promoting microorganisms (PGPMs); molecular communication; synthetic microbial communities (SynComs)
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Plant Sciences)
Molecular Mechanisms in Mucosal Immunity
edited by
submission deadline 25 May 2026 | Viewed by 231 | Submission Open
Keywords: mucosal immunity; metabolism; innate memory; trainers and inflammatory stimuli
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Immunology)
Biogenic and Bioinspired Nanomaterials: Sustainable Strategies for Biomedical Applications
edited by
submission deadline 25 May 2026 | Viewed by 189 | Submission Open
Keywords: biogenic nanomaterials; bioinspired materials; green synthesis; sustainable biomaterials; bio-medical applications; natural extracts; regenerative medicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Nanoscience)
Virus Detection and Analysis: Molecular Investigations
edited by
submission deadline 26 May 2026 | Viewed by 269 | Submission Open
Keywords: virus; molecular detection; nucleic acid amplification; molecular typing; next generation sequencing; metagenomics; point-of-care testing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Microbiology)
Novel Therapeutic Strategies Targeting Cancer Stem Cells
edited by Luciano Vellón
submission deadline 28 May 2026 | Viewed by 239 | Submission Open
Keywords: cancer stem cells; machine learning; deep learning; therapeutic response; molecular markers; cancer
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Oncology)
Recent Advances in Iron Metabolism, Ferritin and Hepcidin Research: 3rd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 30 May 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 10401 | Submission Open
Keywords: iron; hepcidin; ferroportin; ferritin; regulation; anemia; therapies; cell signaling; inflammation; disorders
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Endocrinology and Metabolism)
The Role of Glycans in Immune Regulation
edited by Senlian Hong
submission deadline 30 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 9132 | Submission Open
Keywords: glycoimmunology; glycotherapy; vaccines; glycan synthesis; immune tolerance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Immunology)
Innovative Molecular Target and Therapeutic Approaches in Fatty Liver Disease
edited by
submission deadline 30 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 8099 | Submission Open
Keywords: liver; fatty liver disease; steatosis; rectors; ARA; THR-Beta; IL-22; glucagon; CRISPR-Case9; randomized clinical trials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pathology, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics)
Cytokines and Inflammatory Diseases
edited by
submission deadline 30 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2577 | Submission Open
Keywords: inflammation; cytokines; interleukin-6; immune diseases; immune signaling; autoimmunity; brain inflammation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Immunology)
Anticancer, Anti-Inflammatory and Antioxidant Properties of Active Substance and Natural Products
edited by Emira D’Amico
submission deadline 30 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1884 | Submission Open
Keywords: anticancer activity; anti-inflammatory activity; oxidative stress; immunomodulation; drug discovery; natural products; active substance; plant extracts; phytochemicals
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)
Oral Cancer: From Molecular Mechanisms to Therapeutics
edited by Diana Russo
submission deadline 30 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1780 | Submission Open
Keywords: oral cancer; molecular mechanisms; carcinogenesis; therapeutic strategies; biomarkers; immunotherapy; tumor microenvironment; drug resistance; precision medicine; head and neck oncology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Oncology)
Antimicrobial Materials: Novel Studies and Related Applications
edited by
submission deadline 30 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1599 | Submission Open
Keywords: antimicrobial materials; functional materials; composite materials; contamination; green materials; green technologies; metallic materials; drug resistance; environmental safety; biocompatibility; biodegradability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Science)
Mitochondrial Metabolism in Human Diseases
edited by Neelanjan Vishnu
submission deadline 30 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1098 | Submission Open
Keywords: mitochondrial function; pathophysiology; cellular processes; disease development
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Endocrinology and Metabolism)
Design, Synthesis, and Biological Evaluation of Novel Bioactive Compounds submission deadline 30 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1087 | Submission Open
Keywords: drug design; organic compounds; heterocyclic compounds; synthetic methodologies; medicinal chemistry; bioactive molecules; pharmaceutical applications; structure– activity relationships (SARs); organic synthesis; natural product
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pharmacology)
Recent Advances in Gastrointestinal Tract Oncology: Pathology, Diagnostics and Therapy (Second Edition)
edited by
submission deadline 30 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1068 | Submission Open
Keywords: gastrointestinal cancer; esophageal cancer; gastric (stomach) cancer; colorectal cancer; liver cancer; pancreatic cancer; gallbladder and biliary tract cancer; genetic alterations; molecular subtyping; tumor microenvironment; innovative therapies; targeted therapies; tumor biomarkers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Oncology)
The Application of Biomaterials in Bone Tissue Repair and Regeneration, 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 30 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1064 | Submission Open
Keywords: allograft; autograft; autologous bone; bone; graft materials; mineral substitutes; regeneration
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Science)
Molecular Mechanisms in Heart Rate Regulation and Cardiac Arrhythmias
edited by Yingjie Liu
submission deadline 30 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 985 | Submission Open
Keywords: cardiac arrhythmias; heart rate regulation; molecular mechanisms; intrinsic regulation; neurohumoral regulation; arrhythmia development; treatment strategies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)
Oral Diseases and Oral Soft Tissue Repair
edited by Diana Russo
submission deadline 30 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 840 | Submission Open
Keywords: oral medicine; tissue regeneration; photobiomodulation; periodontology; implant dentistry
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pathology, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics)
Molecular Evolution of the Vertebrate Immune System
edited by
submission deadline 30 May 2026 | Viewed by 627 | Submission Open
Keywords: immune system; molecular evolution; V (D) J recombination; RAG transposon; comparative genomics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)
The Role of Medicinal Plants in Health and Diseases
edited by
submission deadline 30 May 2026 | Viewed by 548 | Submission Open
Keywords: medicinal plants; phytochemicals; natural products; pharmacological activity; herbal medicine; drug discovery; traditional medicine; therapeutic potential
(This special issue belongs to the Section Bioactives and Nutraceuticals)
Atomic-Scale Design of Li-Ion Battery Materials
edited by
submission deadline 30 May 2026 | Viewed by 468 | Submission Open
Keywords: lithium-ion batteries; atomic-scale design; electrode– electrolyte interface; electrolyte engineering; defect chemistry; solid-state batteries
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Science)
Unraveling Immunometabolism in Sepsis: From Cellular Reprogramming to Therapeutic Targets
edited by
submission deadline 30 May 2026 | Viewed by 398 | Submission Open
Keywords: sepsis; immunometabolism; metabolic reprogramming; cellular bioenergetics; innate and adaptive immunity; mitochondrial dysfunction; inflammatory signaling; metabolic biomarkers; therapeutic modulation; host– pathogen interactions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Immunology)
Heavy Metal and Fluoride Stress: Toxicity and Tolerance Mechanisms in Plants
edited by
submission deadline 30 May 2026 | Viewed by 383 | Submission Open
Keywords: heavy metal toxicity; fluoride stress; stress tolerance mechanisms; phytoremediation; oxidative stress response
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Plant Sciences)
Hormetic Responses of Plants to Environmental Stress
edited by
submission deadline 30 May 2026 | Viewed by 365 | Submission Open
Keywords: hormesis; environmental stress; dose– response; molecular mechanisms
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Plant Sciences)
Retinal Degeneration: From Pathophysiology to Therapeutic Approaches—4th Edition
edited by
submission deadline 30 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 278 | Submission Open
Keywords: hereditary retinal disease; retinal inflammation; retinal gene augmentation; editing; optogenetics and splice modulation therapy; natural history studies of the retina; human iPSC-derived retinal organoids and retinal pigment epithelium; retinal iPSC-derived cell therapy; retinal pathology; pre- and clinical gene therapy; animal models for retinal dystrophy; retinal imaging; retina-on-a-chip
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pathology, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics)
Atherosclerosis: From Molecular Biology to Therapeutic Perspective: 7th Edition submission deadline 30 May 2026 | Viewed by 277 | Submission Open
Keywords: atherosclerosis; vascular smooth muscle cells; inflammation; endothelium; cell senescence; apoptosis; lipid metabolism; oxidative stress; nitric oxide; exosomes; vascular calcification; cytokines; growth factors
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pathology, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics)
Extracellular Matrix Signalling in Health and Disease
edited by
submission deadline 30 May 2026 | Viewed by 247 | Submission Open
Keywords: extracellular; matrix; mechano-transduction; biochemical signalling; cell– matrix interactions; outside-in signalling; matrix remodelling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pathology, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics)
Recent Progress in Regenerative Therapy Using Blood-Derived Biomaterials: 2nd Edition
edited by , and Tomoharu Mochizuki
submission deadline 30 May 2026 | Viewed by 243 | Submission Open
Keywords: blood-derived biomaterial; platelet-rich plasma; autologous protein solution; mechanism; platelet; coagulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Science)
Design and Application of Biocatalysts: Emerging Advances in Enzyme Technology submission deadline 30 May 2026 | Viewed by 226 | Submission Open
Keywords: biocatalysis; enzyme engineering; green chemistry; directed evolution; computational design; industrial enzymes; nano-biocatalysts
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biochemistry)
Oxidative Stress and the Kidney: From Physiological Homeostasis to Pathophysiology and Nutraceutical Interventions submission deadline 30 May 2026 | Viewed by 220 | Submission Open
Keywords: oxidative stress; nutraceuticals; CVD risk; CKD; antioxidant
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pathology, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics)
Engineering Cell-Derived Nanostructures for Therapeutic Delivery
edited by
submission deadline 30 May 2026 | Viewed by 216 | Submission Open
Keywords: extracellular vesicles (EVs); cell membrane-coated nanoparticles; plant-derived nanostructures (PDNSs); bacterial extracellular vesicles (bEVs); drug delivery; nanomedicine; nano-biointerfaces; bioinspired engineering; biomanufacturing; translational nanotechnology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Nanoscience)
Natural and Synthetic Compounds for Management, Prevention and Treatment of Obesity, 3rd Edition submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 31814 | Submission Open
Keywords: obesity; adipokines; obesogens; genetic predisposition; natural/synthetic compounds; cardiovascular disorders; type II diabetes; non-alcoholic fatty liver disease; cancer
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pharmacology)
State-of-the-Art Molecular Oncology in Brazil, 3rd Edition submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 19480 | Submission Open
Keywords: apoptosis; autophagy; calcium; cancer; cell death; chemotherapy; metabolism; mitochondria; drug resistance; oxidative stress
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Oncology)
Herpes Simplex Virus: Immunity, Pathogenicity, Immune Escape Mechanisms, and Antiviral Strategies submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 16314 | Submission Open
Keywords: herpes simplex virus (HSV); latency; immune evasion; tegument proteins; epigenetic mechanisms; viral pathogenesis; antiviral strategies; molecular mechanisms; therapeutic interventions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Immunology)
Molecular and Translational Research on Bone Tumors, 2nd Edition submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 14808 | Submission Open
Keywords: primary bone tumours; metastatic bone tumour; therapy; biomarkers; epigenetic factors; immune-oncology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pathology, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics)
New Therapeutic Targets for Neuroinflammation and Neurodegeneration
edited by Muhammad Sohail Khan and
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 14279 | Submission Open
Keywords: neurodegenerative diseases; inflammatory response; nervous system; neuroinflammations
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Neurobiology)
Selected Papers from the 5th International Symposium on Frontiers in Molecular Science (ISFMS)
edited by , , , Atsushi Shiozaki and Akiyuki Taruno
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 11380 | Submission Open
Keywords: protein structure and function; multidomain proteins; drug design and drug resistance; enzymes; molecular biology of galectins; glycobiophysics; NMR spectroscopy; specific sensory systems; brain and systemic function
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biochemistry)
The Role of Epigenetics in Genome Maintenance and Its Relationship to Organismal Aging and Age-Related Diseases
edited by Berta Vázquez and Gerardo Ferrer
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8200 | Submission Open
Keywords: chromatin; DNA damage; DNA repair; gene transcription; DNA replication; chromosome segregation; genome integrity; chromosome organization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Genetics and Genomics)
New Insights into Anticancer Strategies
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6904 | Submission Open
Keywords: novel targeted therapy; personalized medicine; nanotechnology; AI and machine learning; combination therapy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Oncology)
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