Submission Deadline: 28 February 2027 (Status: Open)
Special Issue Editor(s)
Prof. Jozelio F. Carvalho
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Núcleo de Pesquisa em, Nutrição e Doenças Crônicas, Transmissíveis e não Transmissíveis (NUPEN-DC), School of Nutrition from the Federal University of Bahia, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
Interests:
rheumatology; autoimmunity
Prof. Yehuda Shoenfeld
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Zabludowicz Center for Autoimmune Diseases in Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Israel
Interest:
autoimmunity
Prof. Leonid Churilov
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Department of Pathology, Institute of Medicine, Saint Petersburg State University, Saint Petersburg, Russia
Interests:
immunopathology; autoimmunity; functional antibodies; endocrinology (especially thyroid disorders and early metabolic syndrome); circulatory shock and extreme states; aerospace medicine; history of medicine; medical ecology; tuberculosis and related diseases; targeted drug delivery; metabolic and endocrine determinants of human behavior
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Autoimmune mechanisms play a central role in the pathogenesis of rheumatic diseases, encompassing a complex interplay between genetic susceptibility, environmental triggers, and immune dysregulation. Although technological advances in immunology and molecular medicine over recent decades have greatly enhanced our understanding of these conditions, major gaps remain regarding early diagnosis, disease heterogeneity, and therapeutic response.
This Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive and updated overview of autoimmunity in rheumatic diseases, with a focus on pathogenic mechanisms, novel biomarkers, and emerging therapeutic strategies. We welcome original research, systematic reviews, and translational studies addressing key topics such as autoantibody profiles, innate and adaptive immune pathways, epigenetic regulation, microbiome interactions, and environmental exposures.
Additionally, this issue will explore innovative treatment approaches, including biologics, targeted synthetic therapies, and integrative strategies that may modulate immune responses. Particular emphasis will be placed on personalized medicine and the identification of predictive markers for disease progression and treatment outcomes.
By bringing together leading experts in the field, this Special Issue aims to advance current knowledge and foster new perspectives that may translate into improved clinical management of autoimmune rheumatic diseases.
Prof. Jozelio F. Carvalho, Prof. Yehuda Shoenfeld and Prof. Leonid Churilov
Guest Editors
Keywords
autoimmunity; rheumatic diseases; autoantibodies; biomarkers; inflammation; immune dysregulation; personalized medicine; biologics; epigenetics; microbiome; comorbidities
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