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Special Issues with active Call for Papers.
New drug therapy for eye diseases
Eyesight is one of the most critical senses, accounting for over 80% of our perceptions. Our quality of life might be significantly affected by eye disease, including glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, dry eye, etc. Although the development of microinvasive ocular surgery reduces surgical complications and improves overall outcomes, medication therapy is ... read more
Network pharmacology, and/or Mendelian randomization in the discovery of disease mechanisms in drug treatment.
Based on large-scale data and computer technology, network pharmacology explores the interaction network between drug molecules and molecules in vivo, such as targets, pathways, genes, and proteins, as well as the effects of these interactions on drug efficacy, toxicity, metabolism, etc. It provides more accurate and efficient solutions in drug ... read more
SERS Biosensing for Biomedical Applications
Surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) techniques are widely applied for biological and biomedical applications due to their excellent sensitivity and specificity. SERS biosensing mainly includes both direct detection, label-free detection, and SERS imaging, which are applied for disease biomarkers detection, structure measurement of biomolecules, in vivo SERS imaging, and so on. ... read more
Advanced Nanomaterials and Nanocomposites: Controlled Synthesis and Applications for Bioanalysis
In recent years, a range of novel nanomaterials have been developed and found broad applications in various fields. By controlling the synthesis process and modifying the nanomaterials, novel properties and functions can be tailored to form nanocomposites. This thematic issue aims to highlight the latest advances in the preparation of ... read more
Trends, Breakthroughs, and Convergence of AI in Edge Computing and Cybersecurity
This special issue aims to investigate the synergy between artificial intelligence (AI), edge computing, cybersecurity, computer vision, natural language processing (NLP), and generative AI. Our goal is to explore how AI, coupled with machine learning (ML), can revolutionize edge computing and cybersecurity measures. Specifically, we aim to uncover novel approaches ... read more
Synthesis and Applications of Organic Sulfur Compounds
Organic sulfur compounds are widely present in nature, especially in petroleum and animal and plant bodies. Their distribution is only lower than that of oxygen-containing and nitrogen-containing organic compounds, demonstrating their important role in ecosystems. In this Thematic Issue, we invite researchers to contribute review articles on topics related to ... read more
The Impact of Cancer Neuroscience on Novel Brain Cancer Treatment
Brain cancer remains one of the most challenging malignancies due to its complexity and resistance to conventional therapies. Recent advancements in cancer neuroscience have transformed our understanding of the brain's tumor microenvironment, offering promising insights into novel treatments. By studying the intricate interactions between cancer cells and the nervous system, ... read more
Repurposing Central Nervous System (CNS) Drugs as Chemotherapeutic Agents.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, numerous reports indicated that the infection found apparent resistance within the hospitalized psychiatric population. Thus, the hypothesis was formulated that some psychiatric drugs might be endowed with antiviral activity. This thematic issue welcomes collections of both original and review papers highlighting the drug repurposing landscape regarding ... read more
Novel Insights on Mechanisms & Potential Therapeutic Targets for Multiple Sclerosis
We are excited to invite submissions for this special issue dedicated to exploring the intricacies of multiple sclerosis (MS), an inflammatory disease of the central nervous system causing demyelination and neuronal injury. This issue aims to highlight the recent advancement in the understanding of disease mechanisms and therapeutic developments in ... read more
Medicinal Oxidative Stress and Neuroinflammation Chemistry: Pioneering Breakthroughs in the Convergence of Psychiatry
This thematic issue explores the intricate relationship between certain psychological factors (e.g., depression, anxiety) and medicinal oxidative stress chemistry, highlighting the advancements at the intersection of psychiatry. Psychological factors play a significant role in mental health disorders such as schizophrenia, and emerging research suggests that oxidative stress, an imbalance between ... read more
Novel Strategies to Accelerate the Drug Design and Discovery Process
Drug discovery is a tedious and prolonged process involving the collaborative work of various departments and huge monetary investments. A holistic understanding of the pathology of disease by employing molecular medicine principles could be instrumental in identifying novel targets and fostering promising therapeutics into the pipeline. Medicinal chemistry plays a ... read more
New Strategies for Targeting Regulated Cell Death Signals in Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury-Related Diseases: New Findings and Mechanism Research
Ischemia-reperfusion injury (I/R) occurs during reperfusion after ischemia, which not only fails to restore tissue and organ function, but rather exacerbates tissue damage, and occurs in a wide range of organs and tissues, including the brain, heart, kidneys, liver, and retina. I/R injury involves a variety of pathological processes, such ... read more