Journal of Innate Immunity
Scope & Guideline
Transforming Knowledge in Immunology and Allergy
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Innate Immune Mechanisms:
Research exploring the cellular and molecular mechanisms of innate immunity, including the roles of macrophages, neutrophils, and other innate immune cells in response to infections and inflammation. - Host-Pathogen Interactions:
Studies that investigate how pathogens evade or interact with the host's innate immune system, including the characterization of specific immune responses to bacterial, viral, and fungal infections. - Immunometabolism:
Research focusing on the intersection of metabolism and immune function, examining how metabolic pathways influence the activation and polarization of innate immune cells. - Inflammatory Diseases:
Investigations into the role of innate immunity in the pathogenesis of various inflammatory diseases, including autoimmune disorders and chronic infections. - Therapeutic Strategies:
Studies aimed at developing novel therapeutic approaches that target innate immune pathways for the treatment of infectious diseases and immune-mediated disorders.
Trending and Emerging
- Role of the Microbiome in Innate Immunity:
An increasing number of studies are exploring how the gut microbiome influences innate immune responses, emphasizing the microbiome's role in shaping immune function and disease susceptibility. - COVID-19 and Innate Immune Responses:
Research related to the innate immune response to SARS-CoV-2 has surged, focusing on understanding the mechanisms of COVID-19 pathogenesis and the role of innate immunity in disease severity. - Neutrophil Extracellular Traps (NETs):
There is growing interest in the role of NETs in various diseases, including infections and autoimmune disorders, highlighting their function beyond traditional antimicrobial responses. - Immunotherapy and Innate Immune Modulation:
Emerging studies are investigating the modulation of innate immune pathways as a therapeutic strategy for various diseases, indicating a trend towards harnessing innate immunity for clinical applications. - Inflammation and Metabolism Interplay:
Research at the intersection of inflammation and metabolism is gaining traction, focusing on how metabolic changes in innate immune cells affect their function and contribute to disease.
Declining or Waning
- Vaccine Development Research:
Research related to vaccine development targeting innate immune responses has decreased, possibly due to advancements in established vaccines and a shift towards studying broader immune responses beyond innate mechanisms. - Basic Mechanisms of Immune Memory:
While still relevant, studies focusing solely on innate immune memory mechanisms appear to be less frequent, as researchers increasingly explore the integration of innate and adaptive immunity. - Innate Immune Responses in Non-Infectious Conditions:
Papers investigating innate immune responses in non-infectious contexts, such as metabolic syndrome or cancer, are less prominent, suggesting a potential shift towards more infection-centric research.
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