Inflammation Networks and Chronic Diseases: Molecules and Methods
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Pathology, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 July 2021) | Viewed by 2974
Special Issue Editor
Interests: liposomes; drug delivery; reproductive health; inflammation; chronic diseases; antioxidative activity; oxidative stress biomarkers; functional foods; phytochemicals; natural medicines
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Dear Colleagues,
Inflammation is a physiological response with vital consequences in the living system. Acute inflammation is a protective measure against pathogens and essential for cell vitalization. However, chronic inflammation beyond the tolerance of the body system leads to chronic diseases such as cancers, diabetes, hypertension, and Alzheimer´s disease. Inflammation plays the central role in the progression and development of all these chronic diseases with the support of an active role played by a complex network of some vicious molecules such as TNF-a, IL-1b INF-g, and NF-kB and their corresponding receptor molecules, although the symptoms and diseases are completely unrelated.
Although the exact relationships are still unclear, our foods, environments, and living habits have shown direct effects on the progression of such chronic diseases. Understanding the complete networks and functions of inflammation-causing molecule networks may allow us to find cures and treatments for such incurable diseases. Moreover, the identification of the roles played by inflammation network systems in the progression of chronic diseases is very important for developing a modern approach to therapeutic strategies. Therefore, this Special Issue is dedicated to presenting the latest research findings on complete networks and functions of inflammation-causing molecules and methods. I look forward to receiving your contributions to this Special Issue.
Prof. Dr. Purusotam Basnet
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- Inflammation
- Inflammatory molecules
- Inflammatory networks
- Chronic disease
- Nanomedicines
- Nanocarriers
- Smart drug
- Functional foods
