Molecular Crosstalk between Bone and Inflammation

Dear Colleagues,

We invite researchers and scholars to contribute to a comprehensive exploration of the intricate interplay between bone physiology and inflammatory processes. This interdisciplinary field delves into the molecular mechanisms governing the bidirectional communication between bone cells and the immune system, shedding light on the critical pathways and signaling molecules involved.

Potential topics for submission include but are not limited to the following:

• The role of cytokines, chemokines, and immune cells in bone remodeling and inflammation.
• Dual functions of key mediators such as TNF-α and IL-6 in bone metabolism and inflammatory responses.
• Signaling pathways, including NF-κB and RANKL, orchestrating the crosstalk between bone and inflammation.
• Implications of dysregulated molecular crosstalk in pathological conditions such as osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and periodontitis.

This call aims to foster collaboration and the exchange of cutting-edge research in this dynamic field, with the goal of advancing targeted therapies for skeletal disorders and inflammatory diseases. Submit your contributions to be part of this exciting dialogue at the intersection of bone biology and immunology.

Dr. Jessica Cottrell
Guest Editor

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. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. 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 special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.

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. International Journal of Molecular Sciences is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.

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• bone
• inflammation
• immunology
• bone metabolism
• inflammatory disease