Multiple Sclerosis: From Molecular Mechanisms to Pathophysiology
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Neurobiology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 July 2025 | Viewed by 15
Special Issue Editor
Interests: neurological disorders; neuroepidemiology; multiple scleorsis
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue, Multiple Sclerosis: From Molecular Mechanisms to Pathophysiology, provides an in-depth exploration of the latest research around multiple sclerosis (MS), shedding light on the molecular underpinnings and complex biological processes involved in its pathogenesis. Contributions from leading experts will highlight the most recent advances in understanding the immune-mediated and neurodegenerative aspects of MS. This issue will cover a wide range of topics, including the role of genetic and environmental factors, cellular signaling pathways, blood–brain barrier involvement, and novel insights into immune cell behavior. It will also emphasize emerging biomarkers for disease diagnosis and monitoring, therapeutic strategies, and the potential for precision medicine in MS management. By bridging molecular and cellular research with clinical implications, this Special Issue aims to provide a translational perspective focused on the mechanisms driving MS to offer new directions for future research and possible therapeutic strategies aimed at preventing MS development and progression.
Dr. Paolo Ragonese
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- multiple sclerosis
- pathogenesis, blood–brain barrier
- cellular pathways
- neurodegeneration
- biomarkers
- gene–environment interaction
- astrocytes
- glia
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