The Microbial Pathogenesis
A special issue of Microorganisms (ISSN 2076-2607). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Microbiology and Immunology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 22
Special Issue Editors
Interests: the mechanisms of Type III protein secretion, and in particular the mechanisms by which the secretion machine engages its substrates
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Microbial pathogenesis is a rapidly evolving field that explores the intricate interactions between microbial pathogens and their hosts. It encompasses the molecular mechanisms through which bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites invade host tissues, evade immune responses, and cause disease. Recent advances in genomics, transcriptomics, and systems biology have enabled deeper insights into microbial virulence factors, host–pathogen signaling pathways, and mechanisms of resistance and persistence. Understanding these processes is essential not only for developing new antimicrobial therapies and vaccines but also for advancing diagnostic and prognostic tools in clinical microbiology.
This Special Issue aims to highlight recent progress in the study of microbial pathogenesis across diverse pathogens and disease systems. We welcome original research articles, reviews, and short communications addressing molecular virulence mechanisms, host immune modulation, pathogen evolution, antibiotic resistance, and novel approaches for prevention and therapy. Studies employing cutting-edge techniques such as whole-genome sequencing, CRISPR-Cas, multi-omics integration, or in vivo infection models are particularly encouraged. Contributions from interdisciplinary fields such as microbiology, immunology, molecular biology, and clinical research are also welcome.
We look forward to your submissions.
Dr. Tingting Wang
Guest Editor
Dr. Canfeng Hua
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- microbial pathogenesis
- virulence factors
- host–pathogen interactions
- antibiotic resistance
- immune evasion
- bacterial genomics
- fungal infections
- viral pathogenesis
- molecular microbiology
- host immune response
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