Synaptogenesis, Synaptic Plasticity and Brain Disorders
A special issue of Biomolecules (ISSN 2218-273X). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Biology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 January 2025 | Viewed by 281
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
A Special Issue on ‘Synaptogenesis, Synaptic Plasticity and Brain Disorders’ is being prepared for the journal Biomolecules.
Synaptogenesis refers mainly to the formation of synaptic connections during brain development, while synaptic plasticity refers to the ability of neurons to modify the strength of their connections. Both processes have been involved in multiple brain disorders and neurodegenerative diseases. Additionally, crucial and complex neurophysiological processes are involved in the remodeling after different types of brain damage. The functional properties of the brain largely depend on the characteristics of its neurons and the pattern of synaptic connections between them. Thus, synaptic formation and synaptic plasticity dysfunction may result in brain network disorders, such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, autism and schizophrenia. Therefore, it is of utmost importance to understand the cellular and molecular mechanisms governing these processes, which could assist in the development of effective treatments for brain disorders.
This Special Issue welcomes submission of original manuscripts and reviews dealing with any aspect of the relationship between synaptic plasticity and brain disorders.
Dr. Rubén Deogracias
Guest Editor
Manuscript Submission Information
Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.
Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Biomolecules is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.
Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2700 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.
Keywords
- synaptic plasticity
- neuron
- brain disorders
- brain damage
Benefits of Publishing in a Special Issue
- Ease of navigation: Grouping papers by topic helps scholars navigate broad scope journals more efficiently.
- Greater discoverability: Special Issues support the reach and impact of scientific research. Articles in Special Issues are more discoverable and cited more frequently.
- Expansion of research network: Special Issues facilitate connections among authors, fostering scientific collaborations.
- External promotion: Articles in Special Issues are often promoted through the journal's social media, increasing their visibility.
- e-Book format: Special Issues with more than 10 articles can be published as dedicated e-books, ensuring wide and rapid dissemination.
Further information on MDPI's Special Issue polices can be found here.
