The Emerging Role of Mitochondria in Neurobiology
A special issue of Biology (ISSN 2079-7737).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2025 | Viewed by 130
Special Issue Editors
Interests: cell biology; cell signaling; mitochondria; neurosciences; regenerative medicine; toxicology
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are excited to announce a forthcoming Special Issue dedicated to exploring “The Emerging Role of Mitochondria in Neurobiology”. Mitochondria, often recognised as the powerhouse of the cell, have increasingly been identified as crucial players in neurobiological processes. This Special Issue aims to gather cutting-edge research that elucidates the multifaceted roles of mitochondria in neural function, development, and disease.
We invite contributions investigating mitochondrial dynamics, bioenergetics, and their regulatory mechanisms within the nervous system. Submissions exploring how mitochondrial dysfunction contributes to neurodegenerative diseases (e.g., AD, PD, and ALS) are particularly welcome. Additionally, we seek studies on mitochondrial involvement in neural plasticity, synaptic function, and neurogenesis.
This Special Issue will provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of mitochondrial research in neurobiology, highlighting novel discoveries and technological advancements. We encourage the submission of original research articles, reviews, and methodological papers that contribute to a deeper understanding of mitochondrial roles in the realm of neural health and disease.
Join us in this endeavour to advance our knowledge of mitochondrial function in the nervous system and its implications for neurobiology.
Dr. Filipe V. Duarte
Dr. Claudia Deus
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- mitochondrial dynamics
- neurodegenerative diseases
- neuronal bioenergetics
- synaptic function
- neurogenesis
- neuronal plasticity
Planned Papers
The below list represents only planned manuscripts. Some of these manuscripts have not been received by the Editorial Office yet. Papers submitted to MDPI journals are subject to peer-review.
Title: mRNA trafficking and local translation: shaping mitochondria in the synapse
Author: Duarte
Highlights: mRNA transport
RNA-binding proteins and mitochondrial transcripts
mitochondria in the synapse
