Molecular Pathology of Neurodegenerative Diseases and Neuroprotective Agents
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Pathology, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2025 | Viewed by 76
Special Issue Editor
Interests: Alzheimer's disease; neurodegenerations; genetics; Asia; Apolipoprotein E; biomarkers
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Dear Colleagues,
Neurodegenerative diseases (NDDs) affect various brain regions, causing a progressive decline in synapses, neurons, glial cells, and interconnected networks. These alterations result in a gradual decline in cognitive functions and motor skills. NDDs are intricate neurological conditions that consist of various processes, including oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, and neuroinflammation. Abnormal forms of regular proteins that have undergone physical and chemical changes in the nervous system play a crucial role in NDDs. Regardless of advancements in comprehending the disease mechanisms, creating specific and efficient medications for treating NDDs still presents challenges. As research on NDDs progresses, treatments involving multiple approaches and targets could offer a fresh treatment option for these disorders. Comprehending the molecular events linked to NDDs could help demarcate a timeline for effective therapeutic intervention.
This Special Issue is focused on the molecular pathology of NDDs and neuroprotective agents for treating various NDDs and/or combating aging.
Prof. Dr. Seong Soo A. An
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- neurodegenerative diseases
- oxidative stress
- neuroinflammation
- proteinopathy
- mitochondrial dysfunction
- molecular pathology
- neuroprotection
- ageing
- misfolded proteins
- neuroprotective agents
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