International Journal of Molecular Sciences

Protein and Protein Interactions

edited by Wu Xu

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5631 | Submission Open

Keywords: protein and protein interactions; ligand and protein interactions; computational method; geometry-based; energy-based; conformational changes; binding site prediction; structural biology; computational biology and bioinformatics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)

Diagnosis and Monitoring of Kidney Disease: From Biology to Biomarkers

edited by

Susana Coimbra

,

Flávio Reis

and

Alice Santos-Silva

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5581 | Submission Open

Keywords: chronic kidney disease (CKD); end-stage renal disease; CKD biomarkers; CKD progression; metabolomics; molecular pathways; biomolecules; CKD anemia; cardiovascular disease risk; CKD-related disease

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

Recent Trends in Experimental Models for Cancer Research

edited by

Patrícia M. A. Silva

and

Cristina Pinto Ribeiro Xavier

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5516 | Submission Open

Keywords: experimental models; cancer research; cell culture; animal models; organoids; computational models

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Oncology)

Biochemical and Molecular Aspects of Bioremediation of Soils with Organic Pollutants by Microorganisms

edited by

Mariusz Cycoń

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5340 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioremediation; soil pollution; organic pollutants; microorganisms; microbial communities; gene expression; enzyme degradation; molecular tools; indigenous soil microorganisms; contaminated soils

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Microbiology)

Molecular Biomarkers in Cancers: Advances and Challenges, 2nd Edition

edited by

Paramjit S. Tappia

and

Bram Ramjiawan

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5117 | Submission Open

Keywords: cancer; cancer staging; diagnostic tools; novel biomarkers; proteomics; molecular markers; metabolic profiling; prognostic value

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

Editorial Board Members’ Collection Series: Cardiovascular Diseases

edited by

Melania Gaggini

and

Cristina Vassalle

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5101 | Submission Open

Keywords: cardiovascular disease; metabolism; cardiometabolic risk; coronary artery disease; CVD

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

Molecular Perspective of Precision Medicine Revolutionizing Kidney Disease

edited by

Miguel Hueso

and

Alfredo Vellido

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 4995 | Submission Open

Keywords: personalized medicine; kidney diseases; genomics; biomarkers; therapeutics; proteomics; metabolomics; machine learning

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Informatics)

Recent Advances in Electrochemical-Related Materials

edited by Celia García-Hernandez

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4968 | Submission Open

Keywords: novel electrochemical devices; advanced micro- and nanomaterials for electrochemical applications; batteries; fuel and photoelectrochemical cells; electrochemical sensors and biosensors; new advances in supercapacitors; electrochemical electrolyzers; advanced electrochemical materials for environmental applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Science)

Renin-Angiotensin System in Health and Diseases

edited by

Keiko Hosohata

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4962 | Submission Open

Keywords: coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19); SARS-CoV-2; RAAS; spike protein; angiotensin; ACE2; clinical study; basic experiments

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

Molecular Mechanisms Involved in Sperm Development, Maturation, and Fertilization (3rd Edition)

edited by

Jan Tesarik

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4877 | Submission Open

Keywords: sperm physiology; seminal plasma; extracellular vesicles; reproduction; spermatogenesis; capacitation; fertility

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)

Molecular Research Landscape of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

edited by Cármen Brás-Silva

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4330 | Submission Open

Keywords: pulmonary arterial hypertension; right ventricle; right heart failure; molecular mechanisms; vascular disease; translational research; therapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)

Molecular Studies of Natural Compounds and Plant Extracts—3rd Edition

edited by

Hsinjung Ho

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4291 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioactive substances; plant chemistry; polysaccharides; flavonoids; alkaloids; saponins; terpenes; phenolic acids; volatile oils; antioxidant/anti-inflammatory/anti-cancer; blood pressure lowering; blood sugar lowering; antibacterial; antiviral; antiallergic

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biochemistry)

Melanin and Other Pigments: Function, Synthesis and Characterization

edited by Koen P. Vercruysse

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4022 | Submission Open

Keywords: melanin; eumelanin; pheomelanin; allomelanin; catechol; indole; phenol

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biochemistry)

New Insights into Satellite DNAs

edited by

Isidoro Feliciello

and

Đurđica Ugarković

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3894 | Submission Open

Keywords: satellite DNA; satellitome; satellite DNA organization; satellite DNA evolution; satellite DNA origin; satellite DNA transcription; satellite DNA function; satellite DNA regulation; satellite RNA; heterochromatin; centromere; telomere; gene regulation; cancer; biomarkers; epigenetics; next-generation sequencing (NGS); nanopore sequencing; PacBio sequencing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)

Advanced Electrode and Electrolyte Materials: Molecular Scale Design, Synthesis, Mechanisms and Applications

edited by

Christian Julien

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3846 | Submission Open

Keywords: cathode; anode; electrolyte; synthesis; electrochemistry; rechargeable batteries; lithium-ion batteries; all-solid-state lithium metal batteries

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Science)

Oxidative Stress in Human Diseases

edited by

Galina Nikolova

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3500 | Submission Open

Keywords: inflammation; oxidative stress; free radicals; proteins; lipids; DNA damage; biomarkers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biochemistry)

Cell and Molecular Perspectives in Breast Cancer

edited by Seungbaek Lee

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3493 | Submission Open

Keywords: breast cancer; molecular biology; cell biology; biomarker; novel therapeutics

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

Respiratory Virus Infection

edited by Nikolaos Siafakas

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3317 | Submission Open

Keywords: respiratory virus; diagnosis; surveillance; epidemiology; therapy; vaccination; influenza virus; coronavirus; respiratory syncytial virus; rhinovirus/enterovirus

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Microbiology)

Molecular Research in Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors

edited by

Shinji Miwa

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3254 | Submission Open

Keywords: sarcoma; therapeutic target; metastasis; anticancer agent; immunotherapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Oncology)

The Structures, Syntheses of Natural Products, and Their Biological Effects

edited by

Ran Jia

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3100 | Submission Open

Keywords: structures of natural products; syntheses; biological effects; biomedical applications

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

Neuroinflammation and Cellular Senescence in Brain Aging and Neurodegeneration: From Molecular Mechanisms to Therapeutic Applications

edited by Jordi Olloquequi and M. Emília Juan

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2878 | Submission Open

Keywords: SASP; glial activation; age-related disorders; neurotherapeutics; molecular signaling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Neurobiology)

Molecular Research in Parkinson's Disease

edited by

Yi-Chuan Cheng

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2704 | Submission Open

Keywords: Parkinson's disease; molecular regulation; genetic mutations; epigenetics; protein aggregation; mitochondrial dysfunction; neuroinflammation; biomarkers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Neurobiology)

The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Cancer Treatment: Molecular Perspective

edited by Andra Valentina Krauze

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2678 | Submission Open

Keywords: cancer treatment; artificial intelligence; machine learning; precision medicine; molecular insights

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Informatics)

Hematologic Diseases: Molecular Insights and Novel Methods

edited by

Simona Soverini

and Samantha Bruno

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2613 | Submission Open

Keywords: hematologic malignancies; high-throughput technologies; omics data; biomarkers; drug resistance; minimal residual disease

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

Molecular Immunologic Perspectives on Mycobacterium tuberculosis Infection

edited by

Vishwanath Venketaraman

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2557 | Submission Open

Keywords: M. tb infection; molecular immunology; HIV; AIDS; pathogenesis; host immune responses; adjunctive therapy; immune-enhancing agents; antimycobacterial compounds; host-directed therapies; pathogenesis; modulation of host immune responses

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Immunology)

Molecular Mechanism and Pathogenesis of Cardiac Disease

edited by Yu-Hsun Kao

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2535 | Submission Open

Keywords: cardiac diseases; cardiac metabolidm; epigenetics; ER stress; mitochondrial dysfunction; molecular mechanisms; therapeutic targets

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

Multiple Sclerosis: From Molecular Pathology to Novel Therapeutic Approaches

edited by

László Vécsei

and

Masaru Tanaka

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2504 | Submission Open

Keywords: progression-independent relapses (PIRAs); smouldering-associated worsening (SAW); lack of new relapses and of new magnetic resonance imaging activity (NEIDA); slowly expanding lesions (SEL); no evidence of smouldering disease activity (NESDA); neurofilament (NfL); glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP); patient-reported outcome (PRO); paramagnetic rim lesions (PRLs); relapse-associated worsening (RAW)

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Neurobiology)

Fat and Obesity: Molecular Mechanisms and Pathogenesis

edited by

Seon-Yong Jeong

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2432 | Submission Open

Keywords: obesity; weight gain; adipogenesis; lipolysis; energy balance; hormones; fat oxidation; nutrition; phytomedicine; drug development; cohort studies; genetics and genomics studies

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

Novel Insights into Molecular Mechanisms of Pulmonary Pathology

edited by Qiaozhen Liu

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2424 | Submission Open

Keywords: fibrosis; infection; COPD; asthma; IPF; pneumonia; lung cancer; molecular mechanism

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

Pathophysiology and Treatment of Congenital Neuromuscular Disorders

edited by Johan Lindqvist

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2382 | Submission Open

Keywords: nemaline myopathy; hereditary neuromuscular disorder; genetic mutations; pathogenesis; pathophysiology; therapy; myofilament dysfunction; congenital neuromuscular disorders; congenital muscular dystrophy; spinal muscular atrophy; Duchenne muscular dystrophy

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

Lipid Peroxidation and Protein Carbonylation in Human Diseases

edited by

Galina Nikolova

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2368 | Submission Open

Keywords: free radicals; lipid peroxidation; protein carbonylation; apoptosis; autophagy; ferroptosis; antioxidant enzymes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biochemistry)

Advances in Clostridial and Related Neurotoxins, 3rd Edition

edited by

Sabine Pellett

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2257 | Submission Open

Keywords: botulinum neurotoxin; BoNT; toxicity; molecular mechanisms; recombinant; derivative; clostridium botulinum

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Toxicology)

Research and Innovations in Green Monomers and Macromolecular Materials

edited by

Joanna Rydz

,

Marta Musioł

and

Wanda Sikorska

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2234 | Submission Open

Keywords: green monomers and macromolecular material for a sustainable future; current barriers and future needs of green macromolecular materials; latest breakthroughs and approaches in molecular sciences; bio-based and/or biodegradable polymers based on natural; renewable; and synthetic polymers; synthesis; design; characterization; and development of innovative; technologically advanced; adaptable; and multifunctional green polymers in chemistry; biology; and medicine; relationships between structure; properties; functions; and performance of green polymers; sustainability; recycling; and environmental issues of green macromolecular materials; commercial applications: concepts; methodologies; and tools; 3D printing for personalized consumer products

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Science)

Hemophilia: From Pathophysiology to Novel Therapies

edited by

Mingching Shen

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2208 | Submission Open

Keywords: hemophilia; novel therapy in hemophilia; ultra-long half life clotting factor; clotting factor mimics; coagulation rebalancing agent; gene therapy; pathogenesis of hemophilia; molecular biology of hemophilia

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

Latest Research on Plant Genomics and Genome Editing, 2nd Edition

edited by

Fabrizio Carbone

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2190 | Submission Open

Keywords: next-generation sequencing; structural and functional genomics; SNPs; miRNA; LncRNA; CRISPR/Cas9; TALEN; genome editing

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

Molecular Advances in Neurologic and Neurodegenerative Disorders

edited by

Ioana-Miruna Balmus

and

Ioannis Mavroudis

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2158 | Submission Open

Keywords: traumatic brain injury; chronic traumatic encephalopathy; Alzheimer’ s disease; motor neuron disease; amyotrophic lateral sclerosis; neurosignalling; neurodegeneration; brain– gut axis impairment; oxidative stress; chronic inflammation

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

Advances and Emerging Trends in Marine Natural Products

edited by Rafael Félix and

Carina Félix

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2119 | Submission Open

Keywords: marine natural products; bioprospecting; circular bioeconomy; bioactive compounds; antioxidant; antimicrobial; anti-inflammatory; polymers; peptides; genome mining; enzyme inhibitors; plant priming; green extraction methodologies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Pharmacology)

Advances in Molecular Research of Cartilage: 2nd Edition

edited by

Laura Mangiavini

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1989 | Submission Open

Keywords: articular cartilage; cartilage lesions; tissue engineering; cell therapy

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

Protein Networks and Their Signaling

edited by

Ashok Kumar

and

Vladimir N. Uversky

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1751 | Submission Open

Keywords: protein-protein interaction; chromatin/nucleosome; signaling; protein structure; drug design

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)

Biomarkers in Cardiovascular Diseases: Diagnosis, Pathology and Treatment

edited by

Marco Valerio Mariani

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1699 | Submission Open

Keywords: heart failure; myocardial remodeling; ischemic heart disease; myocarditis; cardiomyopathies; prevention; diagnosis; therapy

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

Exploring New Field in Hydrocolloids Research and Applications

edited by

Mihaela Violeta Ghica

, Cristina Elena Dinu-Pirvu and

Lacramioara Popa

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1682 | Submission Open

Keywords: drug delivery systems; controlled-release; targeted delivery; wound healing; tissue engineering; bioadhesive agents; transdermal patches; mucoadhesive hydrogels; ophthalmic preparations; oral disintegrating films; gastroretentive systems; rheology modifiers; textural characteristics; stabilizing agents; encapsulation for protection and stability (drugs; probiotics and bioactive compounds); 3D bioprinting; nutraceutical delivery

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

Virus Infection and Infectious Diseases: Unraveling Mechanisms, Innovations and Therapeutic Strategies—Second Edition

edited by Jung-Hyun Lee

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1600 | Submission Open

Keywords: mechanism of virus infection; host immune responses; innovations in diagnostics and surveillance; therapeutic strategies; epidemiology and global health; data science for infectious disease; zoonotic transmission; virus evolution

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Immunology)

The Pathogenesis of Alcohol-Associated Hepatitis and Its Therapies

edited by

Mrigya Babuta

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1573 | Submission Open

Keywords: alcohol-associted hepatitis; acute kidney injury; hepatic encephalopathy; adaptive immune response; innate immune response; neutrophilia

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

Autophagy and Kidney Diseases

edited by Francesco Reggiani

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1563 | Submission Open

Keywords: autophagy; kidney diseases; cellular homeostasis; molecular signaling; autophagy biomarkers; renal homeostasis; autophagy modulators

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

Dysregulation of Bone Health–a Matter of Several Culprits

edited by Ana Gomes

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1554 | Submission Open

Keywords: bone metabolism; osteoporosis; osteopenia; low-impact fractures; osteoimmunology; leptin; lung disorders; cancer; renal disease

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

Protein Signal Transduction in the Nucleus

edited by Jaekyung Shim

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1551 | Submission Open

Keywords: inner nuclear membrane protein; protein network; LEM-domain proteins; nuclear lamina; signal transcription; transcriptional regulation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)

Molecular and Cellular Mechanisms of Skin Diseases (Second Edition)

edited by

Elisabetta Palazzo

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1449 | Submission Open

Keywords: hyperproliferative skin diseases; psoriasis; keratinocyte carcinoma; actinic keratosis; atopic dermatitis; skin inflammation; inflammation-associated skin diseases; epidermal differentiation; epidermal cell metabolism; 3D models; in vivo models

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)

Genomics of Human Disease

edited by

Sungkyoung Choi

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1398 | Submission Open

Keywords: genome-wide association study (GWAS); next-generation sequencing (NGS); multi-omics analysis; epidemiology data analysis; precision medicine approaches; disease prediction analysis

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

Role of HLA (Human Leucocyte Antigen) in Human Diseases

edited by

Jeane Eliete Laguila Visentainer

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1389 | Submission Open

Keywords: HLA (human leukocyte antigen); molecular immunology; autoimmune diseases; HLA genetics; antigen presentation; HLA and cancer; immunotherapy and HLA; immune responses; immunity and HLA; infectious diseases and HLA; innate and adaptive immunity; organ transplantation and HLA; HLA and immune responses; HLA genotypes and susceptibility; autoimmunity and HLA; HLA and infectious diseases; HLA and personalized therapies; molecular mechanisms of HLA; HLA mutations; experimental models of HLA; HLA and inflammation; HLA biomarkers; HLA and immunosuppression; immune tolerance and HLA; immune evasion by HLA

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

Exploring the Complex Interplay Between Metabolic Diseases, MASLD, and Liver Cancer

edited by

Daniela Gabbia

and

Sara De Martin

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1364 | Submission Open

Keywords: hepatocellular carcinoma; MASLD; MASH; obesity; insulin resistance; dyslipidemia; liver cancer

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

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