Inflammatory and Degenerative Disorders in Veterinary Medicine: Molecular Mechanisms, Diagnosis, and Therapeutic Strategies
A special issue of Veterinary Sciences (ISSN 2306-7381).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 11 November 2026 | Viewed by 156
Special Issue Editors
Interests: osteoarthritis; inflammation mechanism; therapeutic drugs
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue on "Inflammatory and Degenerative Disorders in Veterinary Medicine: Molecular Mechanisms, Diagnosis, and Therapeutic Strategies" aims to provide a comprehensive, multidisciplinary platform spanning three interconnected domains: (1) mechanistic investigations into disease pathogenesis; (2) advances in diagnostic methodologies from proteomic biomarker discovery to early indicators of metabolic dysfunction, and (3) innovative therapeutic strategies ranging from targeted immunomodulators to mesenchymal stem cell-based regenerative approaches. By encompassing studies across companion animals, livestock, and equine patients, this Special Issue seeks to foster comparative insights that advance understanding of disease biology and inform translational applications.
Inflammatory and degenerative diseases are not only prominent topics in the field of veterinary medicine but also unresolved challenges in human medicine. A range of degenerative conditions, primarily affecting the musculoskeletal and nervous systems, particularly impact racehorses and older dogs and cats, and the chronic pain associated with these diseases remains incompletely understood. There are numerous underlying connections between inflammatory and degenerative diseases. For instance, at the molecular level of pathogenesis, both involve pathways such as cell death, oxidative stress, and cellular senescence, leading to overlapping therapeutic strategies. However, given the heterogeneity of these diseases, precise subtyping and targeted treatment represent the current approach to therapy. Furthermore, in the diagnosis of inflammatory and degenerative diseases, the identification of early biomarkers is essential for prediction and prevention. This Special Issue aims to publish the latest research in veterinary medicine, with a particular emphasis on naturally occurring cases, thereby providing enhanced guidance for practitioners and researchers alike.
Dr. Hui Bai
Dr. Tianwen Ma
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- veterinary medicine
- inflammatory diseases
- degenerative diseases
- animal diseases
- pathogenesis
- disease mechanisms
- diagnostic methods
- biomarkers
- therapeutics
- preventive measures
- immunology
- oxidative stress
- apoptosis (cell death)
- comparative medicine
- translational research
- phytotherapy
- regenerative medicine
- canine
- feline
- bovine
- porcine
- equine medicine
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