Animal Research Model for Neurological Diseases, 2nd Edition
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Neurobiology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 January 2025 | Viewed by 34
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Interests: morphometry; veterinary anatomy; zebrafish; imaging; experimental model; natural compounds; obesity; immunohistochemistry; molecular biology; sensory system; regeneration of sensory cells
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Interests: gene regulation; transcription; neurogenesis; zebrafish; regeneration; neural stem cell
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Dear Colleagues,
Animal modeling of human disease has a fundamental role in scientific studies aimed at explaining disease mechanisms and conducting pre-clinical studies on potential therapies. The careful selection of experimental models for complex pathologies, such as neurological diseases, becomes crucial for ensuring high-quality research outcomes. Consequently, the progress made in animal modeling and the introduction of new models in recent years have significantly contributed to our improved understanding of the principal disease mechanisms of the central nervous system. Numerous aquatic or terrestrial vertebrates, including wild type, transgenic, and mutant models, have been introduced over the past few decades. While the mouse model remains pivotal in central nervous system pathology research, other models such as the zebrafish have also demonstrated remarkable success.
As volume 1 of the Special Issue “Animal Research Model for Neurological Diseases” has been successful, we will be exploring this issue further in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067, IF 4.9, JCR Category Q1). This second Special Issue aims to explore the morpho-physiopathology and molecular pathways involved in neurological disorders, utilizing both established canonical models and emerging animal models. We invite submissions of full research articles and comprehensive review papers for this Special Issue. This Special Issue is assisted by our Topical Advisory Panel Member Dr. Kamel Mhalhel.
Dr. Giuseppe Montalbano
Dr. Sepand Rastegar
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- experimental models
- mouse
- rat
- zebrafish
- neurological disease
- Alzheimer’s disease
- Parkinson’s disease
- neurodegeneration
- neuroregeneration
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