Neurodegenerative Diseases: New Insights into Mechanisms, Prevention, Markers, and Therapeutic Targets
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Neurobiology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 29 September 2024 | Viewed by 122
Special Issue Editor
Interests: neurodegenerative disorders; breathing control; neurotransmitters; hypoxia; therapeutics
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues，
The most common neurodegenerative diseases associated with aging are Alzheimer's disease with its dominant dementia and Parkinson's disease featured by motor disorders. The incidence of both diseases has increased significantly in recent years and forecasts for future years indicate a further escalation in the morbidity rate. They are mainly the consequence of abnormalities in the processes of certain proteins that cause them to accumulate in or near neurons, reducing or destroying their functions. Despite growing knowledge of neurodegenerative diseases, progress in their treatment has not been satisfactory, and they are still treated mainly symptomatically.
The intent of this special issue is to harvest the latest information on both diseases, including new insights into molecular mechanisms, prevention strategies, markers, new targets. disease modeling and treatments that can help expand our knowledge and forge new potential therapeutic pathways. Original research, mini- and full reviews, short communications, and perspectives on any aspect related to Alzheimer's or Parkinson's disease are welcome.
Dr. Katarzyna Kaczyńska
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- Alzheimer’s disease
- Parkinson’s disease
- molecular targets
- biomarkers
- disease modeling
- therapeutic strategies
- prevention
- drug design
