About this Research Topic
Infectious agents and environmental factors are linked to numerous alterations in cellular and developmental biology. Emerging infectious agents, such as viruses, can disrupt fundamental cellular processes, including cell replication, gene expression, and cell signaling. These disruptions can lead to developmental defects, congenital abnormalities, and other adverse outcomes, especially when they occur during critical developmental periods.
Environmental factors, such as pollutants, toxins, and stress conditions, also play a crucial role in developmental biology. Exposure to these factors can result in epigenetic changes, mitochondrial dysfunction, and oxidative stress, all of which can compromise normal development and cellular function.
The study of the effects of infectious and environmental factors on cellular and developmental processes is a complex field that investigates the etiology, pathogenesis, and consequences of various agents on the health and development of organisms. This field encompasses the study of these agents, their interactions with biological systems, and the pathological changes they induce in cells and tissues.
Recent research highlights that infectious agents and environmental factors represent significant global health challenges. Understanding these relationships is crucial for early diagnosis, the development of therapeutic measures, antidotes, and effective prevention strategies.
The aim of this Research Topic to compile the latest findings on the impact of infectious agents and environmental stressors on cells and developmental processes. Topics of interest include the identification of agents that affect cells and development, clinical aspects of these alterations, descriptions of lesions, and new therapeutic and preventive measures. We welcome Original Research, Reviews, Mini-Reviews, Methods, Hypothesis and Theory, Perspectives, Opinion papers, and Brief Communications that address the following themes related to infectious diseases and environmental agents, including, but not limited to, the following subthemes:
• Cellular responses to external stimuli.
• Host-pathogen interactions and immune responses.
• Molecular pathways in infectious diseases and pathogenesis.
• Oxidative stress from environmental exposures.
• Teratogenic effects of infectious agents.
• Teratogenic effects of environmental chemicals.
• Application of novel therapeutic strategies and drugs in the metabolism and immune microenvironment of infectious diseases and environmental disorders.
• Translational studies that bridge basic research with clinical applications.
Environmental factors, such as pollutants, toxins, and stress conditions, also play a crucial role in developmental biology. Exposure to these factors can result in epigenetic changes, mitochondrial dysfunction, and oxidative stress, all of which can compromise normal development and cellular function.
The study of the effects of infectious and environmental factors on cellular and developmental processes is a complex field that investigates the etiology, pathogenesis, and consequences of various agents on the health and development of organisms. This field encompasses the study of these agents, their interactions with biological systems, and the pathological changes they induce in cells and tissues.
Recent research highlights that infectious agents and environmental factors represent significant global health challenges. Understanding these relationships is crucial for early diagnosis, the development of therapeutic measures, antidotes, and effective prevention strategies.
The aim of this Research Topic to compile the latest findings on the impact of infectious agents and environmental stressors on cells and developmental processes. Topics of interest include the identification of agents that affect cells and development, clinical aspects of these alterations, descriptions of lesions, and new therapeutic and preventive measures. We welcome Original Research, Reviews, Mini-Reviews, Methods, Hypothesis and Theory, Perspectives, Opinion papers, and Brief Communications that address the following themes related to infectious diseases and environmental agents, including, but not limited to, the following subthemes:
• Cellular responses to external stimuli.
• Host-pathogen interactions and immune responses.
• Molecular pathways in infectious diseases and pathogenesis.
• Oxidative stress from environmental exposures.
• Teratogenic effects of infectious agents.
• Teratogenic effects of environmental chemicals.
• Application of novel therapeutic strategies and drugs in the metabolism and immune microenvironment of infectious diseases and environmental disorders.
• Translational studies that bridge basic research with clinical applications.
Keywords: Developmental Processes, Infectious Agents, Environmental Factors, Cell Signaling, Translational Studies
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