Cells | Highly Cited Papers Published in 2024–2025 in the “Cellular Pathology” Section

As all of the articles published in Cells (ISSN: 2073-4409) are open access, you have free and unlimited access to the full text of all articles. We invite you to read our selected papers in the Section “Cellular Pathology”, which are listed below.

1. “The Role of Inflammation in Cancer: Mechanisms of Tumor Initiation, Progression, and Metastasis”
by Atsushi Nishida and Akira Andoh
Cells 2025, 14(7), 488; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells14070488
Available online: http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/14/7/488

2. “Eosinophilic Asthma: Pathophysiology and Therapeutic Horizons”
by Musaddique Hussain and Gang Liu
Cells 2024, 13(5), 384; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells13050384
Available online: http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/13/5/384

3. “Role of the Skin Immune System in Wound Healing”
by Angela Cioce, Andrea Cavani, Caterina Cattani and Fernanda Scopelliti
Cells 2024, 13(7), 624; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells13070624
Available online: http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/13/7/624

4. “The Distinct Role of HIF-1α and HIF-2α in Hypoxia and Angiogenesis”
by Mouayad Zuheir Bakleh and Ayman Al Haj Zen
Cells 2025, 14(9), 673; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells14090673
Available online: http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/14/9/673

5. “Update on Targeted Therapy and Immunotherapy for Metastatic Colorectal Cancer”
by Patrick W. Underwood, Samantha M. Ruff and Timothy M. Pawlik
Cells 2024, 13(3), 245; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells13030245
Available online: http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/13/3/245

6. “ICAMs in Immunity, Intercellular Adhesion and Communication”
by Claudia Guerra-Espinosa, María Jiménez-Fernández, Francisco Sánchez-Madrid and Juan M. Serrador
Cells 2024, 13(4), 339; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells13040339
Available online: http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/13/4/339

7. “The Role of Transforming Growth Factor-β (TGF-β) in Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)”
by Krzysztof Kraik, Maciej Tota, Julia Laska, Julia Łacwik, Łukasz Paździerz, Łukasz Sędek and Krzysztof Gomułka
Cells 2024, 13(15), 1271; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells13151271
Available online: http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/13/15/1271

8. “Mitochondrial Permeability Transition, Cell Death and Neurodegeneration”
by Artyom Y. Baev, Andrey Y. Vinokurov, Elena V. Potapova, Andrey V. Dunaev, Plamena R. Angelova and Andrey Y. Abramov
Cells 2024, 13(7), 648; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells13070648
Available online: http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/13/7/648

9. “Impact of a High-Fat Diet on the Gut Microbiome: A Comprehensive Study of Microbial and Metabolite Shifts During Obesity”
by Md Abdullah Al Mamun, Ahmed Rakib, Mousumi Mandal and Udai P. Singh
Cells 2025, 14(6), 463; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells14060463
Available online: http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/14/6/463

10. “Tofogliflozin Delays Portal Hypertension and Hepatic Fibrosis by Inhibiting Sinusoidal Capillarization in Cirrhotic Rats”
by Shohei Asada, Kosuke Kaji, Norihisa Nishimura, Aritoshi Koizumi, Takuya Matsuda, Misako Tanaka, Nobuyuki Yorioka, Shinya Sato, Koh Kitagawa, Tadashi Namisaki et al.
Cells 2024, 13(6), 538; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells13060538
Available online: http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/13/6/538

11. “Advanced Glycation End Products Upregulate CD40 in Human Retinal Endothelial and Müller Cells: Relevance to Diabetic Retinopathy”
by Jose-Andres C. Portillo, Amelia Pfaff, Sarah Vos, Matthew Weng, Ram H. Nagaraj and Carlos S. Subauste
Cells 2024, 13(5), 429; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells13050429
Available online: http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/13/5/429

12. “Molecular Characterization and Subtyping of Breast Cancer Cell Lines Provide Novel Insights into Cancer Relevant Genes”
by Claudia Pommerenke, Stefan Nagel, Josephine Haake, Anne Leena Koelz, Matthias Christgen, Laura Steenpass and Sonja Eberth
Cells 2024, 13(4), 301; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells13040301
Available online: http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/13/4/301

13. “hTERT-Immortalized Mesenchymal Stem Cell-Derived Extracellular Vesicles: Large-Scale Manufacturing, Cargo Profiling, and Functional Effects in Retinal Epithelial Cells”
by Jessica Hindle, Anastasia Williams, Yuriy Kim, Dongsung Kim, Kajal Patil, Pooja Khatkar, Quinn Osgood, Collin Nelson, David A. Routenberg, Marissa Howard et al.
Cells 2024, 13(10), 861; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells13100861
Available online: http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/13/10/861

14. “L-carnitine and Ginkgo biloba Supplementation In Vivo Ameliorates HCD-Induced Steatohepatitis and Dyslipidemia by Regulating Hepatic Metabolism”
by Amany E. Nofal, Hind S. AboShabaan, Walaa A. Fadda, Rafik E. Ereba, Sherin M. Elsharkawy and Heba M. Hathout
Cells 2024, 13(9), 732; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells13090732
Available online: http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/13/9/732

15. “Valproic Acid Treatment after Traumatic Brain Injury in Mice Alleviates Neuronal Death and Inflammation in Association with Increased Plasma Lysophosphatidylcholines”
by Regina Hummel, Erika Dorochow, Sonja Zander, Katharina Ritter, Lisa Hahnefeld, Robert Gurke, Irmgard Tegeder and Michael K. E. Schäfer
Cells 2024, 13(9), 734; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells13090734
Available online: http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/13/9/734