Molecular Insights into Atherosclerosis and Vascular Endothelial Cells
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: 20 May 2025 | Viewed by 4919
Special Issue Editor
Interests: reactive oxygen species; oxidative stress; shear stress; inflammation; adhesion molecule; vascular permeability; vascular morphology; vascular toxicity; apoptosis; vascular disease; atherosclerosis; proliferation; migration; metallothionein
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Dear Colleagues,
Atherosclerosis is a major cause of many cardiovascular diseases, and its etiology and mechanisms are rather complex. However, as evident from previous research, dysfunction of vascular endothelial cells is generally recognized as the starting point.
In this Special Issue, we welcome submissions of recent reviews, original papers, short communications, as well as perspectives that provide a clarification of the underlying mechanisms determining the onset, progression, and complications of atherosclerosis, thereby leading to the development of future therapeutic approaches and preventive strategies.
Potential topics related to vascular endothelial cell research include the following:
- Inflammatory responses;
- Oxidative stress;
- Mechanical and rheological stress;
- Regulation of blood coagulation-fibrinolysis system;
- Cell–cell interactions;
- Cell–extracellular matrix interactions;
- Novel risk factors and other significant contributors
Dr. Takato Hara (from Toho University, Japan) is a good scientist serving as the Topical Advisory Panel in IJMS, who will assist Prof. Fujiwara in managing this Special Issue.
Prof. Dr. Yasuyuki Fujiwara
Guest Editor
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