Molecular Mechanism of Fish Immune Response to Pathogens
A special issue of Fishes (ISSN 2410-3888). This special issue belongs to the section "Fish Pathology and Parasitology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 17 October 2025 | Viewed by 907
Special Issue Editor
Interests: fish; genomics; immunity; transcriptome; toxicology
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue aims to explore the molecular underpinnings of fish immune responses to pathogens, addressing critical gaps in the understanding of aquatic immunology and its applications in aquaculture and disease management. The scope encompasses studies on pathogen recognition mechanisms such as pattern recognition receptors including TLRs and NLRs, signaling pathways such as cytokine networks and NF-κB activation, and effector mechanisms including antimicrobial peptide production and phagocytosis that define fish immunity. By integrating comparative insights from plant and mammalian systems, such as stress adaptation pathways and transcriptomic regulation, the issue seeks to advance the knowledge of evolutionarily conserved and species-specific immune strategies in fish. The Special Issue situates itself within the broader literature by bridging gaps between fundamental immunological research and applied aquaculture challenges. It emphasizes cross-disciplinary parallels, such as the role of epigenetic modifications in immune memory and the application of omics technologies, including transcriptomics, proteomics, and single-cell omics, to map pathogen–host interactions. Contributions will focus on mechanistic discoveries like immune cell differentiation and apoptosis regulation, as well as translational innovations such as vaccine development and immunostimulant design. By synthesizing molecular insights with ecological and aquaculture priorities, this issue aims to catalyze targeted research on sustainable disease control in fisheries. We invite researchers to submit their work to this Special Issue on “Molecular Mechanism of Fish Immune Response to Pathogens” in Fishes, fostering a dynamic frontier in comparative immunology and biotechnology.
Prof. Dr. Qiuning Liu
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- fish
- immune response
- pathogens
- omics
- molecular mechanism
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