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From Fat to Flame: Targeting Adipose Tissue in Chronic Inflammation and Exploring Therapeutic Strategies submission deadline 29 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1315 | Submission Open
Keywords: obesity; inflammasomes; immune system; microbiota
(This special issue belongs to the Section Tissues and Organs)
Advanced Research in Neurogenesis and Neuroinflammation
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submission deadline 30 May 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 10600 | Submission Open
Keywords: neurogenesis; neuroinflammation; neurodegeneration; neurodegenerative diseases; cognitive functions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cellular Neuroscience)
Protein–Protein Interaction in Health and Disease submission deadline 30 May 2026 | Viewed by 281 | Submission Open
Keywords: protein– protein interactions; mass spectrometry; cross-linking; disease mechanisms; structural biology; proteomics; therapeutic targets; protein complexes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cell Signaling)
Therapeutic Targeting of Myeloid Cells in Tumor
edited by Mirko Farina and
submission deadline 30 May 2026 | Viewed by 239 | Submission Open
Keywords: myeloid cells; therapeutic targeting; tumor microenvironment; leukemia; myelodysplastic syndromes; tumor development
Perinatal Brain Injury—from Pathophysiology to Therapy
edited by Cora H.A. Nijboer, and
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 11 articles | Viewed by 32322 | Submission Open
Keywords: preterm birth; perinatal brain injury; infection; inflammation; hypoxia; ischemia; hyperoxia; malnutrition; regenerative therapies; pharmacological intervention; stem cells
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cellular Neuroscience)
3D Cultures and Organ-on-a-Chip in Cell and Tissue Cultures submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 27253 | Submission Open
Keywords: three-dimensional cell culture; organ-on-a-chip; tissue engineering; regenerative medicine; drug testing; microfluidics; in vitro models; personalized medicine; cellular interaction; disease modeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cell Methods)
Proteomic Applications in Ageing and Neurodegenerative Conditions submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 22728 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cell Methods)
Stem Cells and Beyond: Innovations in Tissue Repair and Regeneration
edited by Aurora Almadori
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 19924 | Submission Open
Keywords: adipose-derived stem cells; mesenchymal stem cells; induced pluripotent stem cells; stromal vascular fraction; platelet-rich plasma; exosomes; polynucleotides; cytokines; growth factors; extracellular matrix; cell signaling; wound healing; ageing; immune response; inflammation; scarring
(This special issue belongs to the Section Stem Cells)
Intervertebral Disc Degeneration and Regeneration: New Molecular Mechanisms and Therapeutics—Second Edition
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submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 18092 | Submission Open
Keywords: spine; intervertebral disc; biomaterial; stem cell; gene therapy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cellular Pathology)
Immunoregulatory Functions of Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs)
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submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 11966 | Submission Open
Keywords: mesenchymal stem cells; MSCs; immunoregulation; immunosuppression
(This special issue belongs to the Section Stem Cells)
Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms of Liver Diseases
edited by Jieyun Jiang
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 10561 | Submission Open
Keywords: liver; alcoholic liver disease (ALD); viral hepatitis; metabolic associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD); autoimmune hepatitis; drug-induced liver injury; liver fibrosis and cirrhosis; liver cancer; cellular and molecular mechanisms
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cellular Pathology)
Adipose-Derived Stem Cells for Tissue Regeneration submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 8594 | Submission Open
Keywords: adipose stem cells (ASCs); stromal vascular fraction (SVF); cell enriched lipotransfer (CELT and CELT-PLUS); extracellular vesicles (EVs); tissue processing; basic biology; mechanisms of action; regenerative medicine; cell-bases therapies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Tissues and Organs)
Glial Cells: Physiological and Pathological Perspective
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submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8162 | Submission Open
Keywords: neurodegeneration; oligodendrocytes; astrocytes; microglia; neuroinflammation; demyelination neuron– glial interactions; homeostasis; glia-targeted therapies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cellular Neuroscience)
Cilia-Based New Discoveries: Ciliogenesis, Function, and Human Diseases submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7720 | Submission Open
Keywords: primary cilium; human disease; cell signaling; mTOR; Hedgehog; WNT; PDGFRalpha
Natural Killer (NK) Cells in Immunity: Limitations and Potential
edited by Rehan Mujeeb Faridi
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5573 | Submission Open
Keywords: natural killer cells; adaptive NK cells; infection
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cellular Immunology)
Emerging Advances in Neurodegeneration: Innovations in Stem Cell and Organoid Research
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submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 5217 | Submission Open
Keywords: neurodegeneration; stem cells; induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs); brain organoids; disease modeling; therapeutic strategies; personalized medicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Stem Cells)
G Protein-Coupled Receptors and Diseases
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submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3493 | Submission Open
Keywords: G protein-coupled receptor; taste receptor; microbiome; cancer; aging; neurodegenerative disease; cardiovascular disease; pulmonary hypertension; cell survival; cell death; apoptosis; autophagy; necroptosis; ferroptosis; proliferation
Non-Coding RNAs as Regulators of Cellular Function and Disease
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submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3023 | Submission Open
Keywords: non-coding RNAs; gene regulation; disease mechanisms; therapeutic targets; molecular mechanisms
The Multifaceted Role of Molecular Chaperones in Cancer: Pro-Tumoral or Therapeutic Function
edited by and Federica Scalia
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2831 | Submission Open
Keywords: molecular chaperones; cancer biology; carcinogenesis; tumor progression; diagnostic/prognostic biomarkers; anti-tumor therapeutic strategies; in vitro/in vivo experimental approaches; in silico computational approaches
Exploring the Structural and Functional Diversity of Proteins: Foundations of Life and Biological Complexity
edited by Jiabei Lin
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2548 | Submission Open
Keywords: AAA+ protein; RNA-binding protein; protein kinase; PTMs; protein structure; function; and diseases; protein and RNA homeostasis; neurodegeneration; cancer
Molecular Bases Underlying Early Embryonic Development in Mammals
edited by , Julio Ávila Marrero and Angela Palumbo
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 693 | Submission Open
Keywords: embryonic development; early embryogenesis; gene expression; miRNA profile; reproductive physiology; cell signalling; embryo quality; developmental competence; in vitro embryo culture
(This special issue belongs to the Section Reproductive Cells and Development)
Exploring Morphological Changes and Diversity in Cancer
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submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 560 | Submission Open
Keywords: morphology; heterogeneity; cancer; phenotype; shape
Cellular Responses to Heavy Metals: From Intestinal Uptake to Disease submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 413 | Submission Open
Keywords: cadmium (Cd) bioavailability; heavy metal intestinal uptake; heavy metal-induced cardiotoxicity; heavy metal-induced neurotoxicity; heavy metal-induced osteotoxicity; heavy metals and malignancies
Role of Lysosomes in Mediating Cancer Drug Resistance
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submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 378 | Submission Open
Keywords: drug resistance; autophagic cell death; lysosomal-mediated cell death; autophagy; apoptosis; lysosomal exocytosis; lysosomal sequestration; tumor microenvironment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cell Microenvironment)
Mitochondria Beyond Energy: Signaling, Immunity, and Cell Fate
edited by and Mohd Parvez Khan
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 376 | Submission Open
Keywords: mitochondria; stem cells; cell fate; organogenesis; immunometabolism
Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms of Heart Development
edited by Jun K. Takeuchi
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 316 | Submission Open
Keywords: heart development; cardiovascular; epigenetics; cell fate; differentiation; cardiac growth; cardiac morphogenesis; heart regeneration; cardiac organoid
Molecular Mechanisms of Drug Delivery in Ophthalmology
edited by Alekha K. Dash and Surabhi Shukla
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 301 | Submission Open
Keywords: drug delivery; ophthalmology; nanocarriers; ocular barriers; molecular transport; targeted therapy; ocular gene delivery
(This special issue belongs to the Section Tissues and Organs)
Inflammatory Signaling and Vascular Dysfunction in Atherosclerosis
edited by and Jianzhong Shen
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 288 | Submission Open
Keywords: inflammation in atherosclerosis; atherothrombosis; cell signaling
Immunotherapy-Induced Cardiotoxicity: Unraveling the Immune Landscape of Myocarditis
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submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 287 | Submission Open
Keywords: immunotherapy; immune checkpoints; adoptive cell therapy; cardiac adverse events; cardiac inflammation; immune checkpoint inhibitor associated myocarditis; cardiac immune landscape; innate immune response; adaptive immune response; myeloid cells; macrophages; antigen presentation & phagocytosis; T cells; T cell clonality; cytokines; chemokines; chemotaxis; immune crosstalk; immune– stromal crosstalk; multi-omics
Molecular Mechanisms and Therapeutic Strategies for Skeletal Muscle Disorders submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 271 | Submission Open
Keywords: skeletal muscle; muscular disorders; myokines; muscle regeneration; muscle atrophy; inflammation; stress response; myoblast
Skeletal Muscle Aging and Regeneration: Mitochondrial Health, Molecular Signaling, and Therapeutic Interventions
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submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 270 | Submission Open
Keywords: aging; skeletal muscle; regeneration; satellite cells; muscle stem cells; muscle wasting; mitochondria; fibro-adipogenic progenitor cells; repair
DNA Damage and Repair in Targeted Cancer Therapy
edited by , Sajad Ahmad Bhat and
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 265 | Submission Open
Keywords: cancer cells; DNA damage and repair mechanism; genome organization; BER; NER; MMR; HR; and NHEJ; targeted therapy; inhibitors/PROATCS; drug resistance; drug toxicity; biomarkers; personalized medicine
Regulatory Mechanisms of Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells and Immune Cells in Vascular Disease Progression
edited by and
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 260 | Submission Open
Keywords: vascular smooth muscle cells; immune cells; inflammation; vascular disease; atherosclerosis; aneurysm; cellular crosstalk; phenotypic transition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cells of the Cardiovascular System)
Endometrial Cancer: From Molecular Mechanisms to Therapeutic Approaches
edited by Tomaž Büdefeld and
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 238 | Submission Open
Keywords: endometrial cancer; genetic mutation; epigenetics; cell signaling; TIME; metastasis; biomarker; therapy; drug delivery; risk factor
New Advances in Cardiac and Vascular Physiology
edited by Robert M. Lust
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 238 | Submission Open
Keywords: environmental exposure; immune responses; remodeling; receptors; ischemia; pre-conditioning; post-conditioning; heart failure
(This special issue belongs to the Section Tissues and Organs)
Decoding Heart Failure: From Mechanisms to Treatment
edited by and Dirk L. Brutsaert
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 218 | Submission Open
Keywords: heart failure; pathological process; molecular mechanisms; cellular mechanisms; genetic mechanisms; therapeutic target
Advancements in Research on Metabolic Syndrome
edited by Gautam Kumar Pandey
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 183 | Submission Open
Keywords: metabolic syndrome; multi-omics; insulin resistance; cell signaling in metabolic disease
Stem Cell-Based Strategies for Cardiac Tissue Engineering and Regeneration
edited by Munira Xaymardan and
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 174 | Submission Open
Keywords: cardiac tissue engineering; stem cells; cardiomyocytes; cardiac organoids; engineered heart tissues; biomaterials; scaffolds; gene therapy; RNA reprogramming; cardiac fibrosis; cardiac regeneration; myocardial repair; translational studies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Stem Cells)
Human Pluripotent Stem Cells and Organoids: Current Trends and Future Perspectives submission deadline 1 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3503 | Submission Open
Keywords: human pluripotent stem cells; organoids; disease modeling; regenerative medicine; genome editing; single-cell omics; tissue engineering; drug discovery; precision medicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Stem Cells)
Mechanisms, Biomarkers, and Therapeutics of Neurodegeneration
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submission deadline 1 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1458 | Submission Open
Keywords: neurodegeneration; biomarkers; mechanistic studies; protein aggregation; protein degradation; neuroinflammation; targeted therapies; genetics; precision medicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cellular Neuroscience)
Macrophages in Cancer: Immunosuppression, Immunoregulation, and Immunotherapy
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submission deadline 5 Jun 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 18491 | Submission Open
Keywords: macrophage; immunosuppression; immunoregulation; immunotherapy; tumor immune microenvironment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cellular Immunology)
Novel Insights into Molecular Mechanisms and Therapy of Myeloma
edited by and
submission deadline 10 Jun 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 27774 | Submission Open
Keywords: multiple myeloma; CAR-T therapy; relapse; methylation; drug resistance; treatment strategy; molecular mechanism; novel target; biomarker
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cellular Pathology)
Advances in Pulmonary Fibrosis
edited by Sergio Piñeiro Hermida
submission deadline 10 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4260 | Submission Open
Keywords: pulmonary fibrosis; animal models; biomarkers; experimental therapeutics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cellular Pathology)
Molecular Mechanisms of Cardiac Repair and Regeneration
edited by Mahesh Thirunavukkarasu
submission deadline 10 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1411 | Submission Open
Keywords: cardiac repair and regeneration; cardiomyocyte; cardiac fibrosis; signaling pathways; immune regulation; extracellular vesicles; stem cell therapies; epigenetics; biomarkers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cells of the Cardiovascular System)
The Metabolic Edge: How Cancer Cells Adapt, Survive, and Resist Therapy
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submission deadline 10 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 306 | Submission Open
Keywords: cancer metabolism; metabolic rewiring; therapy resistance; metabolic plasticity; nutrient uptake; mitochondrial remodeling; tumor microenvironment; metabolic vulnerabilities
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cellular Metabolism)
Lipid Mediators in Cardiometabolic Regulation and Disease
edited by Adeniyi Michael Adebesin
submission deadline 10 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 191 | Submission Open
Keywords: lipid mediators; lipoprotein; fatty acid metabolites; cellular membranes; cardiometabolic regulation; cellular metabolism; adipogenesis; signaling pathways; receptors; lipid transport proteins
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cellular Metabolism)
The Role of Oxidative Stress in Cardiovascular Diseases—2nd Edition
edited by and
submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6730 | Submission Open
Keywords: oxidative stress; antioxidants; apoptosis; atherosclerosis; blood vessel; heart failure; hypertension; inflammation; mitochondria; microcirculation; reactive oxygen species
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cells of the Cardiovascular System)
Genomics and Cellular Mechanisms in Ovarian Cancer
edited by Hao Huang
submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3728 | Submission Open
Keywords: ovarian cancer; tumor heterogeneity; genomics and epigenomics; therapy resistance; tumor microenvironment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Tissues and Organs)
Cellular Origin of Glioma: From Triggers to Treatments submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2361 | Submission Open
Keywords: glioblastoma; brain tumour; tumour heterogeneity; targeted therapy; glioma stem cells
Decoding Cellular Organization Through Spatial Omics
edited by Elizabeth Neumann
submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1978 | Submission Open
Keywords: spatial proteomics; lipomics; cellular architecture; biomolecular interactions; bioinformatics; integrative biology
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