Molecular Insights into Vascular Physiology and Pathology

Dear Colleagues,

We are pleased to invite you to contribute to our Special Issue on "Molecular Insights into Vascular Physiology and Pathology". Vascular health is a cornerstone of overall well-being, and advances in understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying vascular function and dysfunction have led to significant improvements in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cardiovascular diseases. This Special Issue aims to bring together leading researchers and scientists to share their latest findings and insights on the complex molecular processes that regulate vascular physiology and contribute to vascular pathology.

The vascular system is a dynamic network of blood vessels that transports oxygen, nutrients, and waste products throughout the body. It plays a critical role in maintaining tissue homeostasis and responding to various stimuli, including hormones, neurotransmitters, and mechanical forces. In recent years, significant progress has been made in elucidating the molecular mechanisms that regulate vascular tone, angiogenesis, inflammation, and thrombosis.  However, many questions remain regarding the intricate interplay between multiple factors that contribute to vascular disease and the development of novel therapeutic approaches for vascular diseases.

In this Special Issue, original research articles and comprehensive reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but not limited to) the following:

• The role of endothelial cells in vascular homeostasis and disease;
• The role of vascular smooth muscle cells in the progression of vascular diseases;
• Molecular mechanism of vascular remodeling ;
• Vascular signaling;
• Vascular aging;
• Genetic and epigenetic factors influencing vascular function and disease progression;
• Vascular inflammation and immune responses in atherosclerosis and aneurysm formation;
• Advances in imaging techniques and biomarker discovery for assessing vascular health;
• Novel therapeutic approaches for treating cardiovascular diseases;
• Role of Artificial Intelligence and machine learning approaches in diagnosing and treating vascular disease.

We encourage contributions from a wide range of disciplines, including cell biology, molecular biology, genetics, immunology, physiology, and pathology. By sharing our collective knowledge and expertise, we can continue to advance the field of vascular biology and improve patient outcomes.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Suravi Majumder
Guest Editor

Manuscript Submission Information

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• vascular physiology
• vascular pathology
• endothelial cells
• vascular smooth muscle cells
• vascular inflammation
• vascular signaling
• vascular aging
• vascular remodeling
• atherosclerosis
• cardiovascular diseases
• biomarkers
• novel therapeutic approaches