JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR CARDIOLOGY
Scope & Guideline
Elevating understanding of cardiovascular dynamics at the cellular scale.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Molecular Mechanisms in Cardiac Function:
Research on the molecular pathways that regulate cardiac function, including signaling cascades, gene expression, and metabolic processes that influence heart health. - Cardiovascular Disease Mechanisms:
Studies exploring the pathophysiology of various cardiovascular diseases such as heart failure, arrhythmias, and cardiomyopathies, emphasizing the cellular and molecular alterations involved. - Innovative Therapeutic Strategies:
Development and evaluation of novel therapeutic approaches, including gene therapy, stem cell therapy, and pharmacological interventions aimed at repairing or regenerating cardiac tissue. - Cardiac Regeneration and Repair:
Research focused on the mechanisms underlying cardiac regeneration, including the role of stem cells, extracellular matrix, and signaling pathways in promoting tissue repair. - Sex Differences in Cardiovascular Health:
Investigation of how biological sex influences cardiovascular health, disease prevalence, and treatment response, with a focus on molecular and cellular differences. - Integrative Omics Approaches:
Utilization of multi-omics technologies (genomics, proteomics, metabolomics) to provide comprehensive insights into cardiovascular biology and disease mechanisms.
Trending and Emerging
- Cardiovascular Metabolism:
An increasing focus on the role of metabolic pathways in cardiac health and disease, particularly how metabolic dysregulation contributes to conditions such as obesity, diabetes, and heart failure. - Gene Editing and Gene Therapy:
A surge in research utilizing CRISPR and other gene editing technologies to explore genetic underpinnings of cardiovascular diseases and develop targeted gene therapies. - Extracellular Vesicles and Cell Communication:
Emerging studies investigating the role of extracellular vesicles in intercellular communication and their potential as biomarkers or therapeutic agents in cardiovascular diseases. - Inflammation and Immunology in Cardiology:
Growing interest in understanding the immune response in cardiovascular diseases, particularly how inflammation contributes to disease progression and the potential for immunomodulatory therapies. - Single-Cell and Multi-Omics Approaches:
The adoption of single-cell sequencing and integrative multi-omics approaches is on the rise, allowing for a more detailed understanding of cellular heterogeneity and the molecular landscape of cardiovascular diseases. - Personalized Medicine and Cardiovascular Health:
A trend towards personalized approaches to cardiovascular disease management, incorporating genetic, molecular, and clinical data to tailor treatments to individual patients.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Pharmacology:
There is a noticeable reduction in studies centered on traditional pharmacological approaches to treating heart disease, as the field shifts towards more innovative and targeted therapeutic strategies. - Basic Animal Models:
Research using basic animal models without advanced genetic manipulations or disease modeling techniques has decreased, reflecting a broader trend towards more sophisticated and translational modeling approaches. - Cardiac Imaging Techniques:
While imaging remains a crucial tool in cardiology, there is less emphasis on traditional imaging studies (e.g., echocardiography) in favor of molecular and cellular investigations that provide deeper mechanistic insights. - Aging Research in Cardiovascular Disease:
Although aging is a critical factor in cardiovascular health, publications specifically addressing aging-related mechanisms in a standalone manner have diminished, likely due to a shift towards integrated approaches that consider aging as a variable within broader studies.
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