New Insights into Viral Pathogenesis, Host Immune Responses and Immunotherapies
A special issue of Pathogens (ISSN 2076-0817). This special issue belongs to the section "Immunological Responses and Immune Defense Mechanisms".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 June 2025 | Viewed by 4073
Special Issue Editors
Interests: viral pathogenesis; virus-host interaction; immunology; epigenetics; cell signaling
Interests: HIV; SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19); viral-host interaction; anti-viral research; viral innate immunity
Interests: mucosal immunity (female reproductive tracts and GI); host–virus interaction; HIV; herpesvirus; human papillomavirus; Zika virus; SARS-CoV-2
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Viral diseases account for approximately 60% of all infectious diseases. In the landscape of viral diseases, a profound understanding of the intricate interplay between viral pathogens and the host cellular machinery is a cornerstone of the progress of basic, preclinical and clinical studies. Viral pathogenesis, elucidating the molecular mechanisms underlying viral invasion, replication, and dissemination within the host, is paramount for deciphering disease progression and transmission dynamics. Concurrently, comprehending the orchestration of host antiviral immune responses, encompassing innate and adaptive immunity, unveils the multifaceted defense mechanisms against viral infection. Harnessing the power of the immune system, antiviral immunotherapies has emerged as a frontier of unparalleled significance, from the conventional application of monoclonal antibodies and interferons to the innovative immune checkpoint blockade, which modulate immune responses to control viral spread, offering alternatives for drug-resistant viruses.
The significance of this special issue of Pathogens lies in potential breakthroughs against all types of viral threats including emerging viruses, like coronaviruses, and persistent challenges such as HIV and herpesviruses. We aim to focus on the new insights into the molecular mechanisms of viral replication, pathogenesis, antiviral innate and adaptive immune responses, as well as effective immune strategies for prevention, treatment, and control of viral diseases.
Dr. Dawei Zhou
Dr. Taiwei Li
Dr. Theresa Chang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- virus-host interaction
- viral replication
- viral pathogenesis
- host immune responses
- antiviral immunotherapies
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