Genetics and Epigenetics of Neurodegenerative Diseases
A special issue of Current Issues in Molecular Biology (ISSN 1467-3045). This special issue belongs to the section "Biochemistry, Molecular and Cellular Biology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2024 | Viewed by 78
Special Issue Editor
Interests: genetics; genomics; molecular cytogenetics; chromosomes; nuclear chromatin organization; evolutionary genetics; developmental genetics; forensic genetics; environmental mutagenesis; epigenetics
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Dear Colleagues,
For numerous neurodegenerative diseases, the precise molecular mechanisms initiating these conditions remain unclear. Understanding these mechanisms, especially those manifesting in the early stages of the diseases, is crucial for the development of safe and effective treatments, as well as the implementation of suitable preventive measures. In addition to numerous genes involved in neurodegenerative processes, epigenetic alterations of DNA and DNA-associated proteins are often associated with such pathological conditions. Furthermore, lifestyle choices such as diet, drug abuse, alcohol use, and environmental pollution likely contribute to the onset of neurodegenerative diseases.
In this Special Issue, we invite you to submit original research articles or literature reviews that provide cutting-edge insights into the molecular events underlying neurodegeneration. We welcome contributions that shed light on the genetic and epigenetic basis of neurodegenerative diseases, as well as articles describing natural compounds with neuroprotective effects that can be utilized as molecules to prevent neurodegenerative phenomena.
Prof. Dr. Salvatore Saccone
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- genetics
- neurodegenerative diseases
- Alzheimer disease
