Biomarkers in Inflammation and Infection: From Molecular Mechanisms to Clinical Applications

Topic Information

Dear Colleagues,

Inflammation and infection are complex biological processes that involve tightly regulated interactions between the innate and adaptive immune systems. In recent years, the identification and characterization of biomarkers have become central to understanding disease pathogenesis, stratifying patient populations, and guiding clinical decision-making. However, many conventional biomarkers provide only static snapshots of dynamic immune processes, highlighting the need for integrative approaches that link molecular mechanisms to clinical outcomes.

This Topic aims to provide a comprehensive platform for interdisciplinary research on biomarkers in inflammatory and infectious diseases, spanning molecular, pre-clinical, and clinical domains. We welcome contributions that explore the regulatory mechanisms underlying biomarker expression, including cytokines, lectins, and cell-associated markers, as well as studies addressing immune cell dynamics, such as neutrophil-mediated responses and host–pathogen interactions.

Particular interest will be given to studies that bridge basic and clinical research, including translational investigations, diagnostic innovations, and prognostic models. Emerging concepts, such as dynamic biomarkers and immune resilience, are also highly encouraged, as they may provide novel insights into disease progression and recovery.

This Topic seeks to foster cross-disciplinary collaboration and to integrate findings across journals, ultimately advancing both mechanistic understanding and clinical application of biomarkers in inflammation and infection.

Prof. Dr. Toshio Hattori
Dr. Kotaro Shirakawa
Topic Editors

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Participating Journals

Journal Name	Impact Factor	CiteScore	Launched Year	First Decision (median)	APC
Biomedicines biomedicines	3.9	6.8	2013	21 Days	CHF 2600	Submit
Inflammation Journal inflammj	-	-	2026	15.0 days *	CHF 1000	Submit
International Journal of Molecular Sciences ijms	4.9	9.0	2000	17.8 Days	CHF 2900	Submit
Journal of Clinical Medicine jcm	2.9	5.2	2012	18.5 Days	CHF 2600	Submit
Metabolites metabolites	3.7	6.9	2011	16.7 Days	CHF 2700	Submit
Pathogens pathogens	3.3	6.8	2012	14.1 Days	CHF 2200	Submit
Reports reports	0.6	-	2018	21 Days	CHF 1400	Submit
Sci sci	-	5.2	2019	26.7 Days	CHF 1400	Submit

* Median value for all MDPI journals in the second half of 2025.

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