Epigenetics of Brain Function and Diseases
A special issue of Cells (ISSN 2073-4409). This special issue belongs to the section "Cell Nuclei: Function, Transport and Receptors".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 June 2024 | Viewed by 320
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are thrilled to announce a Special Issue entitled “Epigenetics of Brain Function and Diseases”. This Special Issue aims to explore the role of epigenetic mechanisms in regulating gene expression in the brain, and how alterations in these mechanisms can contribute to the development of neurological and psychiatric disorders.
The Special Issue will include papers that discuss the various epigenetic modifications involved in brain development and function, including DNA methylation, histone modifications, and non-coding RNA regulation. It also covers studies that examine how these modifications are influenced by environmental factors such as stress, diet, and drug use.
Some of the specific topics covered in this Special Issue include the epigenetic regulation of neuronal development and maturation, synaptic plasticity, the role of epigenetics in addiction and substance abuse, and the potential for epigenetic therapies for treating neurological and psychiatric disorders. Topics of interest may include, but are not limited to:
- Epigenetic mechanisms regulating neural development;
- Epigenetic alterations in psychiatric disorders, such as schizophrenia and depression;
- Epigenetic changes associated with neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease;
- Novel therapeutic approaches targeting epigenetic modifications in neurological disorders.
Overall, this Special Issue provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of research into the epigenetics of brain function and disease. We welcome original research articles, reviews, communications, and perspectives from researchers in related research fields. We look forward to your contributions!
Prof. Dr. Geraldine Zimmer-Bensch
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- neurodevelopmental, neurological, neuropsychiatric, and neurodegenerative disorders
- DNA methylation
- chromatin remodeling
- histone modifications
- non-coding RNA
- transcriptome
- epigenome
- epigenetic writers, readers and erasers
