Molecular Insights into Herpesvirus Infections
A special issue of Pathogens (ISSN 2076-0817). This special issue belongs to the section "Viral Pathogens".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2027 | Viewed by 57
Editors
Interests: gammaherpesviruses; metabolism; immune evasion; oncogenic
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Herpesviruses comprise a diverse family of enveloped double-stranded DNA viruses that establish lifelong infections in their hosts, posing persistent challenges to global health. These viruses are associated several clinical outcomes, ranging from asymptomatic carriage to severe diseases such as encephalitis, congenital infections, and malignancies. Despite significant progress in antiviral therapies and vaccine development, herpesviruses continue to evade immune surveillance through complex latency mechanisms, epigenetic regulation, and evolved host–virus interactions. The intricate molecular strategies employed by these viruses, coupled with their ability to reactivate under physiological stress, underscore the need for continued mechanistic investigation. Recent advances in molecular biology, structural virology, and high-throughput sequencing technologies have opened new avenues to dissect herpesvirus biology at unprecedented resolution. Understanding the molecular determinants of viral replication, latency, immune modulation, and cell tropism is essential for the development of next-generation therapeutics and preventive strategies. Bridging molecular virology with systems biology and immunology will strengthen our ability elucidate herpesvirus pathogenesis.
This Special Issue, "Molecular Insights into Herpesvirus Infections", aims to feature research and review articles that advance our understanding of herpesvirus biology at the molecular level. We invite contributions that uncover fundamental mechanisms, introduce innovative methodologies, and explore translational applications in diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
Dr. Erica L. Sanchez
Dr. Tracie Delgado Delgado
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- herpesviruses
- viral latency
- host–virus interactions
- molecular mechanisms
- antiviral strategies
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