New Insights into Intercellular Communication and Signal Transduction
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Biology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 June 2026 | Viewed by 757
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Dear Colleagues,
Cells in our body must communicate effectively to function properly. This process, known as intercellular signaling, plays a key role in regulating essential functions such as growth, immune responses, and tissue repair. Traditionally, scientists have studied well-known signaling pathways involving hormones, neurotransmitters, and cytokines.
In recent years, however, researchers have uncovered new modes of cellular communication, including tiny vesicles called exosomes, direct connections like tunneling nanotubes, and even mechanical signals. At the same time, advanced technologies such as single-cell analysis, high-resolution imaging, and AI-powered data tools have greatly improved our ability to explore these complex interactions.
These breakthroughs not only deepen our understanding of how the body works but also open up new possibilities for diagnosing and treating conditions like cancer, autoimmune diseases, and neurological disorders.
Dr. Dongki Yang
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- intercellular communication
- signal transduction
- extracellular vesicles (EVs)
- exosomes
- tunneling nanotubes (TNTs)
- cytokines
- hormonal signaling
- neurotransmitters
- mechanotransduction
- immune signaling
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