Pathophysiological Insights, Biomarkers and New Therapeutic Strategies in Immune-Mediated Disorders and Neurodegenerative Diseases
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: 20 February 2026 | Viewed by 1155
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Neurodegenerative disorders are progressive and disabling diseases resulting in motor and cognitive disability, secondary to progressive neuronal loss with a high impact on quality of life. Moreover, immune system dysregulation and inflammatory patterns have been recognized as involved in several neurodegenerative diseases, not only autoimmune and demyelinating ones. Although inflammation may not represent the only pathological mechanism of neurodegenerative processes, it could play a crucial effect on disease progression. Further improvement research is needed to unravel and clarify new pathophysiological mechanisms and therapeutic strategies for neurodegenerative and immune-mediated neurological disorders. Also, reliable diagnostic, prognostic, and predictive biomarkers would be essential to advancing precision medicine.
This Special Issue aims to highlight current knowledge regarding pathophysiological mechanisms, fluid biomarkers, and new therapeutic strategies in neurological diseases. Authors are welcome to cover all areas of clinical neurology, including neurodegenerative diseases and immune-mediated disorders of central and peripheral nervous system. Both original articles and reviews are welcome.
I look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Eleonora Virgilio
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- neurodegeneration
- neuroimmunology
- inflammation
- biomarkers
- treatment
- pathophysiology
- multiple sclerosis
- myasthenia gravis
- neurodegenerative disease
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