Responses of Organisms to Environmental Chemical Stressors: Molecular and Cellular Insights

Dear Colleagues,

Organisms are exposed to a number of chemical stressors, most of which are derived from the anthropogenic release of chemical contaminants into the environment from both point and non-point pollution sources. Thus, they develop several molecular and cellular responses to environmental chemical stressors, including, among others, activation of detoxification processes, repair responses, metabolic changes, alterations in enzymatic activity, and changes in gene expression. The study of these responses at the molecular and cellular level can provide insight into the mode of action of chemical stressors, the mechanisms underlying the ability of organisms to cope with stressors, and the early damaging effect produced. This knowledge can contribute to developing markers (biomarkers) of exposure, effect, and susceptibility to environmental chemical stressors, which can represent an environmental early warning for risk assessment.

This Special Issue is aimed to cover the most recent insights into research on the molecular and cellular aspects of the responses of the organisms to environmental chemical stressors with a particular emphasis on emerging approaches and methodologies.

Dr. Maria Giulia Lionetto
Guest Editor

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• molecular responses
• cellular responses
• protein
• gene
• DNA
• membrane
• oxidative stress
• chemical stressor
• chemical pollutant
• emerging pollutant