Editorial (Thematic Selection: Strategies of Current Drugs and Alternative Treatments for Neurodegenerative Diseases)

This thematic issue provides an in‑depth focus on microglia‑driven neuroinflammation and its pivotal role in a spectrum of neurological disorders, such as ischemic stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and chronic pain. Microglia, as the primary immune cells of the central nervous system, dynamically shift between homeostatic and reactive states, releasing ...read more

This special topic seeks to compile cutting-edge research and reviews that explore the synergy between neuroimaging, pharmacology, and nanotechnology in understanding and treating neurological disorders. We aim to elucidate novel imaging biomarkers for tracking drug efficacy and disease progression in conditions such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis, and brain tumors. ...read more

The main goal of this special issue is to analyze current knowledge of the functional roles of various types of cells in neurovascular units(NVU) in neurodegenerative diseases such as stroke, Alzheimer's disease, and Parkinson's disease. This issue invites research on the cellular and molecular mechanisms driving inflammation, blood-brain barrier(BBB) injury, ...read more

This thematic issue focuses on the molecular, cellular and circuit-level mechanisms underlying pain processing and pathogenesis, spanning acute, chronic, neuropathic and cancer pain. It highlights novel regulatory pathways (e.g., mitochondrial function, ion channel signaling) and key cellular subsets (e.g., PV⁺ interneurons) that govern pain sensitization and persistence. We aim to ...read more