Non-Coding RNAs, COVID-19, and Long-COVID

Dear Colleagues,

Recent evidence has shown that non-coding RNAs could be implemented in the pathophysiology of the systemic manifestations of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), and most importantly, in long-COVID.

On these grounds, this Topical Collection of Non-Coding RNA has the main objective to gather high-quality research papers that have a solid basic research setting and/or translational potential on this topic. Therefore, studies exploring the mechanistic role of non-coding RNAs in the pathophysiology of COVID-19 and its complications, including long-COVID are especially welcome in this Topical Collection. We are interested in both clinical and pre-clinical investigations testing novel hypotheses that can advance the field. Novel therapeutic hypotheses and medicinal chemistry endeavors toward novel drug development are also encouraged.

In this Topical Collection, we are making a call to action to stimulate researchers to submit their invaluable studies on non-coding RNAs, COVID-19, and long-COVID. Original investigations, as well as review articles, are welcome. In summary, this Topical Collection aims to underscore the key importance of non-coding RNAs in COVID-19 and long-COVID.

Prof. Dr. Gaetano Santulli
Dr. Jessica Gambardella
Collection Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the collection website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 250 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for assessment.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Non-Coding RNA is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 1800 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.