Metabolomics in Infectious Diseases
A special issue of Metabolites (ISSN 2218-1989). This special issue belongs to the section "Endocrinology and Clinical Metabolic Research".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 1 March 2026 | Viewed by 89
Special Issue Editors
Interests: infectious diseases; virology; immunology; omics
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Infectious diseases necessitate innovative approaches to decipher their complex host interactions. Metabolomics, the comprehensive analysis of small molecules, offers a powerful lens to dissect the metabolic alterations during infection. This Special Issue aims to showcase cutting-edge advances in applying metabolomics in this field.
Focus: The core focus is on the metabolic alterations that occur with infectious diseases. We aim to highlight studies elucidating how infection triggers host metabolic reprogramming and how host metabolism influences pathogen survival. Emphasis will be on identifying key metabolic pathways and specific metabolites mediating the infection process.
Scope: This Special Issue welcomes metabolomic studies utilizing diverse platforms to investigate a wide range of infectious diseases. Studies integrating metabolomics with other omics data are also encouraged. Key topics include the identification of novel biomarkers for diagnosis and prognosis; the elucidation of metabolic mechanisms driving pathogenesis; understanding metabolic bases of host susceptibility and resistance; application in drug discovery; longitudinal studies of disease progression and treatment response; and the metabolomics of co-infections and antimicrobial resistance.
Purpose: This Special Issue aims to advance our understanding of the metabolic underpinnings of infectious diseases. By compiling leading research, we intend to highlight the potential of metabolomics for novel insights; stimulate interdisciplinary collaborations; identify translational opportunities for improved diagnostics, prevention, and treatment; and serve as a valuable resource for researchers in the field. We invite original research, reviews, and methodological advancements to contribute to a deeper understanding of the metabolic landscape of infection and pave the way for more effective combat strategies.
Dr. María Ángeles Jiménez Sousa
Dr. Rubén Martín-Escolano
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- metabolomics
- infectious diseases
- pathogenesis
- prognosis
- biomarkers
- host–pathogen interaction
- therapeutic targets
- diagnosis
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