The Concept of “Neuroprotection” in Neurological Diseases

Disorders of gut-brain interaction (DGBIs), formerly known as functional gastrointestinal disorders, involve dysfunction of complex signaling pathways between the gastrointestinal tract and the central nervous system. These disorders span the esophagus (functional heartburn, functional dysphagia), stomach (functional dyspepsia), and intestines (irritable bowel syndrome, chronic constipation), and are increasingly recognized as ...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

It offers a comprehensive exploration of neuroinflammatory and neuroprotective pathways that play central roles in a range of neurological disorders, including stroke, traumatic brain injury, and neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. This issue invites research on the cellular and molecular mechanisms driving neuroinflammation, such as the roles of ...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