Cutting-Edge Molecular Research in Autoimmunity
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: 31 December 2024 | Viewed by 185
Special Issue Editor
2. Center for Translational Research on Autoimmune and Allergic Disease—CAAD, Università del Piemonte Orientale, 28100 Novara, Italy
Interests: osteopontin; cancers; autoimmune diseases; inflammation; chronic diseases
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Cutting-edge molecular research in autoimmunity is a new scientific area that could transform our understanding and treatment of autoimmune diseases. At its core, this field delves into the intricate mechanisms underlying how the immune system, designed to protect the body, can mistakenly attack its own tissues. Researchers are leveraging sophisticated molecular techniques to pinpoint genetic predispositions, epigenetic modifications, and environmental triggers that contribute to autoimmune conditions.
Key areas of focus include identifying specific biomarkers that can predict disease onset or progression, unraveling the complex interplay of immune cells and signaling molecules, and developing targeted therapies that modulate immune responses with precision. Techniques such as genome-wide association studies (GWASs), single-cell RNA sequencing, advanced imaging technologies, and high-dimensional flow cytometry are driving breakthroughs in understanding disease pathogenesis at unprecedented levels of detail.
Moreover, cutting-edge research is paving the way for personalized medicine approaches, where treatments can be tailored to an individual’s genetic and molecular profile, potentially optimizing therapeutic outcomes and minimizing side effects. As these molecular insights continue to deepen, they offer hope for novel therapies that may one day provide effective management or even cures for autoimmune diseases, significantly improving millions of individuals’ quality of life worldwide.
This Special Issue welcomes submissions on the latest advancements in the molecular research of autoimmune diseases, particularly original research and review articles focusing on biomarker identification, immune cell and signaling molecule interactions, and the development of personalized therapeutic strategies. Through these high-quality contributions, we aim to foster scientific discoveries and applications in this promising field.
Dr. Davide Raineri
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- autoimmunity
- autoimmune diseases
- multiple sclerosis
- rheumatoid arthritis
- lupus
- type 1 diabetes
- inflammatory bowel disease
- biomarkers
- immune cells
- signaling molecules
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