Molecular Basis and Translational Research in Genetic Myopathies
A special issue of Biomedicines (ISSN 2227-9059). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Genetics and Genetic Diseases".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 August 2024) | Viewed by 243
Special Issue Editors
Interests: neuromuscular disorders; muscle regeneration; myokines; skeletal muscle; muscle biology; muscle damage; muscle proteins
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Dear Colleagues,
Genetic myopathies are inherited disorders which primarily affect skeletal muscles. The mutations alter proteins that are critical for muscle structure and function, leading to muscle weakness, muscle wasting, and the impairment of voluntary movements that can lead to wheelchair dependence or even death. These diseases constitute a heterogeneous group comprising a wide range of disorders, including muscular dystrophies, congenital myopathies, metabolic myopathies, etc. The severity and progression of symptoms can vary widely, ranging from mild muscle weakness to severe disability. Translational research aims to identify potential therapeutic targets and develop novel treatment strategies. Gene therapy, for example, has shown promise in preclinical and clinical studies for certain genetic myopathies.
Our goal for this Special Issue is to highlight new discoveries regarding the cellular and molecular targets in genetic myopathies for new therapeutic approaches to stop disease progression and improve patient quality of life.
Biomedicines invites authors to contribute original research and review articles.
Topics that could be considered include, but are not limited to:
- Molecular basis of genetic myopathies;
- Muscular dystrophies;
- Congenital myopathies;
- Metabolic myopathies;
- Mitochondrial myopathies;
- Inflammatory myopathies with a genetic basis;
- Genetic myopathy pathogenesis;
- Specific therapeutic approaches;
- Preclinical studies regarding genetic myopathies;
- Clinical studies/clinical trials on genetic myopathies.
Dr. Emilia Manole
Dr. Gisela Gaina
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- genetic myopathy
- molecular basis
- theranostic approaches
- translational research
- proteomics
- genomics
- epigenetic biomarkers
- therapeutic strategies
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