Pregnancy-Related Complications: From Pathogenesis to Treatment
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: 30 April 2025 | Viewed by 24
Special Issue Editor
Interests: preterm birth; maternal-fetal interface; decidual cells; progesterone receptor; maternal stress
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Dear Colleagues,
Pregnancy-related complications are a leading cause of both maternal and infant morbidity and mortality. These complications affect the health of both the mother and the baby and include a range of conditions such as preterm birth, low birth weight, maternal health complications like preeclampsia, gestational hypertension, sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), and neonatal respiratory distress syndrome, among others. Understanding the complex factors that contribute to these complications is crucial for improving outcomes.
In this Special Issue, we invite researchers to submit their work aimed at furthering our understanding of the underlying molecular mechanisms driving pregnancy-related complications. We also encourage the exploration of innovative therapeutic approaches to mitigate these complications and improve maternal and infant health outcomes. By advancing our knowledge in this field, we can pave the way for more effective interventions, better prenatal care, and, ultimately, healthier pregnancies for women and safer outcomes for infants.
Relevant topics include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Biological Pathways Leading to Preterm Birth: mechanisms underlying preterm birth, including infection, placental abruption, and stress-related factors, that contribute to preterm labor.
- Treatment Options for Preventing Preterm Birth: therapeutic strategies and interventions, both in animal models and clinical settings, aimed at preventing or managing preterm birth.
- Preeclampsia, Gestational Hypertension, and Gestational Diabetes: pathophysiology, risk factors, clinical management, and therapeutic approaches for these common pregnancy-related complications.
- Placenta Accreta Spectrum: investigating the causes, diagnosis, and management of placenta accreta, increta, and percreta, including novel diagnostic methods and treatment options.
- Fetal Growth Restriction: mechanisms, diagnosis, and management of fetal growth restriction, as well as its long-term outcomes for both mother and baby.
But please note, pure clinical research does not meet our journal’s aim and scope, clinical data added with molecular mechanical studies will be warmly welcomed.
Dr. Ozlem Guzeloglu-Kayisli
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- adverse pregnancy outcomes
- spontaneous preterm birth
- idiopathic preterm birth
- preeclampsia
- fetal growth restriction
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