Novel Insights in Cardiac Research: Mechanisms, Therapies, and Emerging Technologies
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Pathology, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 276
Special Issue Editor
Interests: cardiac cellular physiology; arrhythmias; nanotechnology; optical stimulation; Ca2+ signalling; excitation-contraction coupling
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue aims to present the latest advancements in the field of cardiac cellular physiology, focusing on both foundational insights and innovative therapeutic approaches. We encourage contributions that explore recent breakthroughs in understanding the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying cardiac function, arrhythmogenesis, and myocardial diseases. The issue will also highlight emerging strategies in therapeutic intervention, ranging from novel drug targets to cutting-edge technologies, including light-based approaches, gene editing, and personalized medicine.
More specifically, we invite original research articles, reviews, and perspectives that address, but are not limited to, the following topics:
- The mechanisms of arrhythmogenesis and its molecular pathways: investigating the molecular and cellular processes that drive arrhythmias and their underlying causes.
- The cellular and molecular basis of myocardial diseases: exploring the cellular alterations and molecular pathways involved in myocardial diseases such as cardiomyopathies and heart failure.
- Light-based approaches in cardiac research and therapy: harnessing optogenetics and light-sensitive technologies to study and treat cardiac dysfunctions.
- Gene editing technologies for precision cardiac therapies: exploring the use of gene editing tools to correct genetic mutations and offer personalized treatments for cardiovascular diseases.
- Advanced models for cardiac disease modeling and therapy: developing innovative in vitro, in vivo, and in silico models to better understand cardiac diseases and test potential therapeutic strategies.
Dr. Francesco Lodola
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- cardiac cellular physiology
- gene therapy
- arrhythmias
- optical stimulation
- precision therapy
- cardiomyopathies
- heart failure
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