About the Journal
International Journal of Cell Biology and Cellular Functions is a peer-reviewed hybrid open-access journal launched in 2023 that aims to stimulate the scientifically grounded exchange of ideas. It contains timely reviews and original research articles, with emphasis on cellular processes and cell biology, including all major fields of research.
Focus & Scope
Cellular microbiology: Generalized transduction, Specialized transduction, Lateral transduction, Process, Bacterial Transduction, Generalized Transduction, Specialized Transduction, Single-cell microbiology, Microbiome-host interactions, Synthetic microbiology, CRISPR-Cas systems in microbes, Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) mechanisms, Microbial biotechnology, Gut microbiota and human health, Microbial biofilms in healthcare, Phage therapy, Vaccine development, AI and machine learning in microbial research, Bacterial pathogenesis Viral-host interactions, Microbial cell biology.
Cell Biology: Cell structure, Cell function, Cell organization, Cell physiology, Cell metabolism, Cell signaling, Cell cycle, Cell differentiation, Cell division, Cell motility, Cell growth, Cell adhesion, Cell communication,Cell membrane, Cytoplasm, Cytoskeleton, Nucleus, Chromatin, Nuclear envelope, Nucleolus, Ribosomes, Endoplasmic reticulum (ER), Golgi apparatus, Mitochondria, Lysosomes, Peroxisomes, Vacuoles, Centrioles, DNA replication, RNA transcription, Protein synthesis, Gene regulation, Epigenetics, Chromosome dynamics, Cell signaling pathways, Transcription factors, RNA processing,, Signal transduction, Autophagy, Apoptosis (programmed cell death), Necrosis, Cellular senescence, Immune cell interactions, Oxidative stress, Cellular homeostasisStem cells, Prokaryotic cells, Eukaryotic cells, Cancer cells, Immune cells (T-cells, B, cells, macrophages), Neurons, Muscle cells, Epithelial cells, Endothelial cells, FibroblastsSystems biology, Computational cell biology, Synthetic biology, Biomechanics of cells, Cellular microenvironment, Organoids and 3D cell culture, Tissue engineering
Plant Cell: cell wall, cell membrane, Nucleus, Smooth and rough Endoplasmic Reticulum, Golgi apparatus, ribosomes, plastids, Mitochondria, Vacuoles, vesicles like peroxisomes, Meristematic cells, Parenchyma cells, Collenchyma cells, Sclerenchyma cells, Reproductive cells, Cytoskeleton.
Cell migration: Integrin, Actin, Apoptosis, Cell Proliferation, Endothelial Cells, Extracellular Matrix, Mutation, Proteins, Single-Cell Migration, Collective Cell Migration, Amoeboid movement, Ciliary, Gliding motility, Flagella, Mechanotaxis, Chemotaxis, Cell-matrix adhesions, The Rho family of small GTPases, and Proteases.
Cell Communication: Cell Signaling, Paracrine signaling, Autocrine signaling, Endocrine signaling, Signaling by direct contact, Direct Contact, Reception, Transduction, Response, and Cell Adhesion, MAPK/ERK pathway,Apoptosis ,Second messengers – cAMP, Ca²⁺, IP₃, DAG.
Cell mechanism: Channel Mechanism, Synaptic Mechanism, Ion Concentration, Ligand-gated ion channels. II, Receptors that possess intrinsic guanylyl cyclase activity. III. Receptors with intrinsic tyrosine kinase activity, Cell division, Cellular signaling, Organelle, and membrane structure and function, Gene regulation, localization, Protein structure and function, Proteomics and proteostasis, Multicellular interactions and development.
Gene Regulation: Genes, Gene Expression, Regulation of Gene Expression, Prokaryotic, Eukaryotic Transcription, Regulatory proteins, Chemical modification of DNA, mRNA synthesis (transcription), mRNA degradation, Protein synthesis (translation).
Cellular senescence: Fibroblast, Autophagy, Oxidative Stress, Progenitor Cell, Apoptosis, Phenotype, DNA Damage, Proteins, Reversible senescence, Irreversible senescent, p53, INK4a/Rb, p53 pathways, Primary causes, Antagonistic, Integrative, Features of cell senescence, Oncogene-induced senescence (OIS), Telomere dependent replicative senescence, Programmed senescence, Non-telomeric stress-induced premature senescence, Unresolved DNA damage, Induced senescence, Oxidative stress, Telomere damage/shortening, DNA damage, Mitochondrial dysfunction, Chromatin disruption, Inflammation, Epigenetic dysregulation, Oncogene activation.
Cell-Matrix Interaction: Mesenchymal Stem Cell, Nanotubes, Tissue Engineering, Nanocomposite, Protein, Biomaterial, Integrins, Microenvironments, Transmembrane protein, Material stiffness, Surface chemistry, Surface topography, Adhesion receptors, Multi-protein adhesion, Actin cytoskeleton.
Cell Disruption: Extraction, Homogenization, Centrifugation, Bead mills, Ultrasound, French press, High-pressure homogenizer, Thermolysis, Decompression, Osmotic shock, Detergents, Solvents, Enzymes, Utilization of a Microfluidizer, Liquid Homogenization, Sonication, Freeze-thaw, Manual grinding.
Cytotoxic: Viral Infections (Viruses Kill Host Cells), HIV/AIDS – HIV infects and kills CD4+ T cells, leading to immune system failure, Influenza (Flu) – The influenza virus triggers apoptosis (programmed cell death) in lung cells, Hepatitis B & C – These viruses cause liver cell destruction, leading to cirrhosis or liver cancer, COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) – Severe cases can cause massive lung cell death, leading to respiratory failure, Autoimmune Diseases (Immune System Kills Healthy Cells), Type 1 Diabetes – The immune system destroys insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas, Multiple Sclerosis (MS) – The immune system attacks myelin-producing cells in the brain and spinal cord, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) – Immune cells destroy cartilage and joint tissues, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) – Autoimmune attacks damage multiple organs and cells, Neurodegenerative Diseases (Cell Death in Brain/Nervous System), Alzheimer’s Disease – Neurons die due to amyloid plaques and tau protein tangles, Parkinson’s Disease – Dopamine-producing neurons in the brain degenerate., Huntington’s Disease – A genetic mutation causes nerve cell death in the brain, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) – Motor neurons progressively die, leading to paralysis, schemic Stroke – Brain cells die due to a lack of oxygen (blocked blood supply), Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack) – Heart muscle cells die due to blocked arteries, Radiation Sickness – High radiation exposure kills rapidly dividing cells, leading to organ failure, Cancers (Cytotoxic Effects) – Some cancers trigger uncontrolled cell death or apoptosis resistance
Tissue Engineering: Stem Cell Biology, Cellular Function, Extracellular Matrix, Regenerative Medicine, Cell Differentiation, Cell Signaling, Tissue Morphogenesis, Cellular Microenvironment, Biomaterials for Tissue Engineering, Wound Healing, Tissue Homeostasis, Immunohistochemistry, Cellular Therapy, Organoid Development, D Cell Culture, Tissue Remodeling,Mechanobiology,Histopathology, In Vitro Tissue Models, Scaffold Design, Biomaterials for Tissue Engineering, 3D Bioprinting, Stem Cell-Based Tissue Regeneration, Extracellular Matrix (ECM) Engineering, Growth Factors in Tissue Engineering, Hydrogels for Cell Encapsulation, Tissue Scaffolding Techniques, Nanotechnology in Tissue Engineering, Biomechanics of Engineered Tissues, In Vitro Tissue Models, Organoids and Lab-Grown Tissues, Bioreactors for Tissue, Synthetic vs. Natural Biomaterials, Decellularization and Recellularization Culture, Neovascularization in Tissue Constructs, Tissue Regeneration and Repair,3D Cell Culture Systems,Immunomodulation in Tissue Engineering, Clinical Translation of Engineered Tissues
Signal transduction: Adaptor Proteins, Akt Pathway, Calcium-binding Proteins, and Related Molecules, Cellular Senescence and Pathways in Aging, Circadian Rhythm Molecules, G Protein-Coupled Receptors (GPCRs), Intracellular Kinases, ITIM/ITAM Immunoreceptors, and Related Molecules.