Submission Deadline: 15 November 2023 (Status: Closed)
Special Issue Editor
Dr. Dongwon Lee
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Department of BIN Convergence Technology and Polymer Nano Science and Technology, Chonbuk National University, Jeonju, Republic of Korea
Interests:
bioengineering; basic research; protein modifications; molecular mechanisms; ncRNA; clinical translational medicine; immune cell; cytokines
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Physical properties of cells and extracellular microenvironment are indispensable for maintaining homeostasis. Cells have evolved sophisticated systems to perceive both, their nature and artificial microenvironments. These stimuli is transformed into biochemical signals that control multiple aspects of cell behaviors, with the consequent modulation of different human diseases, including inflammation and malignant tumors. For that reason, a thorough study of the mechano-transduction system and promising targets need immediate research to provide an experimental basis for the development of safe and effective alternative or combination therapeutic drugs.
Not only do intracellular signals, gene expression, DNA/RNA/protein modification, cell phenotype and function respond to mechanical changes, but also the mechanical properties of the cells change. Using multi-disciplinary biotechnology to study the biological mechanism of human disease to clarify its basic mechanism and clinical perspective will help to develop new methods for the treatment and intervention of different diseases.
The aim of this research topic is to publish a comprehensive list of articles under the topic title “New Insights into Mechanobiology of Inflammation and Tumors: Molecular Basis and Clinical Perspectives”. The collection will cover multiple aspects, such as basic translational and clinical research related to molecular biology, and biochemistry aspects.
Submissions in any of the following categories will be considered: Original Research articles, Reviews and Mini-Reviews. Manuscripts should be related to the next topics:
- Novel mechanotransduction mechanisms and newly developed therapeutic strategies for treating the dysregulated mechanosensing pathways.
- Development of in vitro and in vivo models to produce novel insights about human diseases.
- Advancement in molecular engineering, including live cell imaging and bio-nanotechnology to visualize and elucidate the molecular mechanisms by which cells perceive and respond to mechanical microenvironmental cues.
- Quantitative characterization of the physical properties of cells at molecular and cellular levels and its implications in physiology and pathophysiology in health and disease.
Dongwon Lee
Guest Editor
Keywords
cell biology; pathology; cytology; oncology; clinical oncology; inflammation; gene expression; bioengineering and translational medicine
Manuscript Submission Information
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