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Special Issues with active Call for Papers.
Immunotherapy, gene therapy and big data analysis in Burns, Trauma and Cosmetic Surgery
In the domains of burn, trauma, and plastic surgery, immunotherapy, gene therapy, and big data analysis are demonstrating tremendous potential and application prospects. Patients with burns and traumas frequently encounter severe tissue damage and immune system disorders. Immunotherapy aims to facilitate tissue repair and restoration by modulating the immune system. ... read more
Advances in Microfluidic and Sensing Technologies of Biofluids.
Detection of biological fluids is an important means to assess human health and diagnose diseases. Currently, research on blood is relatively mature and widely applied in the medical field. With the development and advancement of microfluidic technology and novel detection methods, attention has turned to human physiological fluids such as ... read more
Artificial Intelligence for Protein Research
Protein research, essential for understanding biological processes and creating therapeutics, faces challenges due to the intricate nature of protein structures and functions. Traditional methods are limited in exploring the vast protein sequence space efficiently. Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) offer promising solutions by improving predictions and speeding up ... read more
Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy
Laser induced breakdown spectroscopy(LIBS) is an atomic emission spectroscopy technique. LIBS technology stands out for its excellent analytical speed. Compared to traditional chemical analysis methods, LIBS can complete the analysis of a sample in seconds to minutes, greatly improving the efficiency of analysis. It makes LIBS technology particularly suitable for ... read more
AlphaFold in Medicinal Chemistry: Opportunities and Challenges
AlphaFold, a groundbreaking AI tool for protein structure prediction, is revolutionizing drug discovery. Its near-atomic accuracy unlocks new avenues for designing targeted drugs and performing efficient virtual screening. However, AlphaFold's static predictions lack the dynamic nature of proteins, crucial for understanding drug action. This is especially true for multi-domain proteins, ... read more
Vaccines and Therapeutics against Human Respiratory Pathogens
Respiratory viruses like coronavirus, influenza, adenovirus, and respiratory syncytial virus pose severe threats to public health. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, caused by SARS-CoV-2, has resulted in over 276 million confirmed cases and over 7 million deaths. Annual influenza epidemics cause 290,000 to 650,000 deaths globally, according to WHO. Vaccines and ... read more
Small Molecules, Big Impact: Pioneering Approaches in Anti-inflammatory Care
This thematic issue is dedicated to the latest advancements and research breakthroughs in the realm of anti-inflammatory pharmacotherapy. With inflammation playing a critical role in numerous chronic conditions such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and autoimmune disorders, there is an urgent need for more targeted, effective, and safer anti-inflammatory treatments. This ... read more
Machine Learning Approaches for Understanding Cancer Drug Resistance, Tumor Microenvironment and Immunotherapy
Although many patients initially respond positively to chemotherapy or targeted therapy, resistance often develops, leading to treatment failure and disease progression. Cancer drug resistance remains a significant challenge in modern oncology, and understanding the underlying mechanisms of resistance is crucial for developing strategies to overcome this phenomenon. Another rapidly evolving ... read more
Nutrition and Metabolism in Musculoskeletal Diseases
The musculoskeletal system consists mainly of cartilage, bone, muscles, tendons, connective tissue and ligaments. Balanced metabolism is of vital importance for the homeostasis of the musculoskeletal system. A series of musculoskeletal diseases (for example, sarcopenia, osteoporosis) are resulted from the dysregulated metabolism of the musculoskeletal system. Furthermore, metabolic diseases (such ... read more
Bioinformatic Analysis of Regulated Cell Death in Chronic and Acute Inflammatory Diseases
In the intricate realm of inflammatory diseases, delving into the complexities surrounding regulated cell death emerges as an indispensable and forefront area of exploration. Understanding the intricacies of how cells are regulated to undergo death in inflammatory conditions not only represents a pivotal frontier in biomedical research but also holds ... read more
Trends in Modeling and Characterization of Advanced Materials: Tools and Techniques
Over the last decade, there is exponential growth in the function, dynamics and design of advanced materials and thus sustain enhanced functional and structural properties such as electrical, biological, thermal, magnetic, mechanical, optical at various scales. Materials modeling and characterization provide significant information on design principles and methods for fabrication ... read more
Bioactive compounds, functional foods, metabolism, and health
Nutrition, metabolism, and their intervention strategies have become focal points of interest in the study of metabolic syndrome and health. Bioactive compounds, phytochemicals, and functional foods play crucial roles in modulating metabolic processes and improving human health. Moreover, the composition of the gut microbiome is also believed to be closely ... read more