Molecular Pharmacological Advances in Gastrointestinal Health
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Pharmacology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 26 May 2025 | Viewed by 41
Special Issue Editor
2. University Hospital for Infectious Diseases “Dr. Fran Mihaljevic”, Mirogojska 8, HR-10000 Zagreb, Croatia
Interests: pharmacology; pentadecapeptide; cytoprotection; GI tract; infectious diseases
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The maintenance of gastrointestinal health integrity is of great importance for the normal functioning of physiological processes in the body. The gastrointestinal tract is constantly exposed to a variety of drugs, harmful substances, microbial organisms, and toxins. Although extensive multidisciplinary research has been presented recently, more indepth clinical studies are needed to better understand the processes of repairing and healing that the gastrointestinal tract undergoes after suffering damage from various agents as well as its cytoprotection mechanisms. Future research trends related to this medical field should consider the search for molecular regulators, the discussion of novel concepts resulting in better treatment implementation, and the introduction of different prevention/treatment modalities through the use of new agents.
This IJMS Special Issue will provide an update on crucial mechanisms in upper and lower gastrointestinal tract disorders, integrity, protection, and healing, alongside discussions on recent aspects such as microbiota, physiology, pathology, molecular research, and pharmacological advances, including the development of novel therapies, approaches, and medical products, pro-drugs, and traditional treatments.
Prof. Dr. Mirjana Stupnisek
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- gastrointestinal disorders
- gastrointestinal healing
- gut microbiota
- inflammatory bowel disease
- irritable bowel syndrome
- gastrointestinal cancer
- Crohn’s disease
- metabolic syndrome
- cytoprotective agents
- nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs’ toxicity
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