Advances in Molecular Research on Autoimmune Diseases, 2nd Edition
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Immunology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 November 2024 | Viewed by 1323
Special Issue Editor
2. Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Sassari, 07100 Sassari, Italy
Interests: experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis; multiple sclerosis; autoimmunity; neuroimmunology; microbiology; neurodegeneration; astrocytes; mycobacteria; BCG
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Dear Colleagues,
Autoimmune diseases are a group of disorders characterized by the immune system mistakenly attacking healthy cells and tissues in the body. These conditions can affect various organs, including the central and peripheral nervous systems, leading to significant morbidity and an impaired quality of life.
Understanding the role of genetic predisposition, environmental triggers and dysregulated immune responses has provided valuable insights into the development of autoimmune diseases. Genetic studies have highlighted numerous susceptibility genes, emphasizing the intricate interplay between genetic factors and environmental influences.
Efforts have been directed toward unraveling the immunological pathways involved in autoimmune diseases. Technological advances and the use of animal models have allowed for the identification of specific immune cells as key players in disease pathogenesis. Additionally, the discovery of autoantibodies and their targeting of self-antigens has provided important diagnostic and prognostic markers for several autoimmune disorders.
Novel therapeutic approaches have emerged aiming to modulate or suppress the aberrant immune responses seen in autoimmune diseases. Immune-modulating drugs, biologics and cell-based therapies have shown promising results in managing these conditions.
This Special Issue welcomes contributions that focus on recent advances in autoimmune disease research, with the aim of shedding light on the underlying mechanisms of these complex disorders and exploring potential therapeutic strategies.
Dr. Davide Cossu
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- autoimmune markers
- immunology
- pathogenesis
- immunogenetics
- animal models
- immunotherapy
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