Immunology of Infectious Disease and Transplantation: A Symbiotic Dance
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Immunology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 August 2024 | Viewed by 351
Special Issue Editor
Interests: immunology of infections; infectious disease; AI
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The immune system plays a crucial role in both defending against infectious diseases and mediating the success of organ transplantation. This Special Issue of IJMS aims to delve into the intricate interplay between these two seemingly disparate fields, exploring how immunological mechanisms influence both infectious disease outcomes and transplant survival.
We invite submissions of original research articles, reviews, and commentaries that address the following key themes in transplanted patients:
- Immune responses to pathogens: Understanding how the immune system recognizes and eliminates infectious agents, including the development of immune memory and the emergence of antimicrobial resistance in this subset of patients.
- Immunomodulation in transplantation: Exploring strategies to balance immune suppression for graft acceptance while minimizing susceptibility to infection.
- The influence of the microbiome: Investigating the role of commensal microbiota in shaping immune responses to both infection and transplantation.
- Personalized medicine: Tailoring immunosuppressive regimens and developing novel therapies based on individual immune profiles.
This Special Issue aims to promote interdisciplinary collaboration and cultivate new insights into infectious diseases and transplantation. We welcome submissions focusing on molecular biology and molecular medicine from researchers in immunology, infectious diseases, transplantation medicine, and other related fields.
We look forward to receiving your contributions!
Dr. Alessandro Perrella
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- organ transplantation
- infectious disease
- immune responses
- immunology
- personalized medicine
- transplantation medicine
