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Extracellular vesicles in cardiovascular disorders

Guest Editors:
Teresa M Ribeiro-Rodrigues, MSc, University of Coimbra, Portugal
Andreas Zietzer, MD, University Hospital Bonn, Germany

BMC Cardiovascular Disorders called for submissions to our Collection on Extracellular vesicles in cardiovascular disorders. Cardiovascular disorders pose a significant health burden globally, impacting individuals and communities alike. Understanding the intricate involvement of extracellular vesicles in cardiovascular pathophysiology is crucial for advancing our knowledge and developing novel therapeutic approaches.

New Content ItemThis Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 3: Good Health & Well-Being.

Meet the Guest Editors

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Teresa M Ribeiro-Rodrigues, MD, University of Coimbra, Portugal

Teresa M. Ribeiro-Rodrigues develops her research at Coimbra Institute for Clinical and Biomedical Research (iCBR) and runs the Light Microscopy in the Microscopy Unit with the Faculty of Medicine, University of Coimbra. Her research intricately intertwines ubiquitin-dependent proteostasis and intercellular communication and how their derailment can impact cellular and organ homeostasis. She is particularly focused on the role of gap junctions- and extracellular vesicles-mediated communication and their role in cardiovascular health and disease. Her contributions are patent in publications across a spectrum of reputable scientific journals, including but not limited to the Journal of Cell Science, Cardiovascular Research, FASEB Journal, PLoS Computational Biology, Trends in Cell Biology, and Scientific Reports. In addition to her research, Teresa has lent her expertise as a reviewer to several scientific journals, such as Sci Rep, MedComm, JCellMolMed, Cells, IJMS, Immuno, and Revista Portuguesa de Cardiologia, further solidifying her active and impactful presence in the scientific community.

Andreas Zietzer, MD, University Hospital Bonn, Germany

Andreas Zietzer graduated from Charité – University Medical Center Berlin, Germany. He completed his cardiological training at the University Hospital Bonn, Germany, where he is currently undergoing training as an invasive electrophysiologist. His research area encompasses endothelial damage and regeneration during atherosclerosis and valvular heart disease in the context of kidney injury. He also investigates the mechanisms of intercellular transfer of bioactive molecules through extracellular vesicles. Furthermore, he is interested in the role of extracellular vesicles in atrial fibrillation and the utilization of digital applications for the prevention of cardiovascular diseases.

About the Collection

BMC Cardiovascular Disorders called for submissions to our Collection on Extracellular vesicles in cardiovascular disorders.

Cardiovascular disorders pose a significant health burden globally, impacting individuals and communities alike. Understanding the intricate involvement of extracellular vesicles in cardiovascular pathophysiology is crucial for advancing our knowledge and developing novel therapeutic approaches. This Collection strives to explore extracellular vesicles in cardiovascular health, including their roles as potential biomarkers, mediators of intercellular communication, and therapeutic targets.

We welcome original research that contributes to our understanding of extracellular vesicles in cardiovascular disorders, including but not limited to:

• Characterization of extracellular vesicles in cardiovascular diseases
• Diagnostic and prognostic potential of extracellular vesicles
• Therapeutic applications of extracellular vesicles in cardiovascular disorders
• The interplay between extracellular vesicles and cardiovascular risk factors
• Mechanisms of extracellular vesicle-mediated cell-to-cell communication in cardiovascular health and disease
• Extracellular vesicles as mediators of inflammation and oxidative stress in the cardiovascular system
• Novel technologies and methodologies for studying extracellular vesicles in cardiovascular research
• Translational potential and challenges in harnessing extracellular vesicles for cardiovascular therapeutics

This Collection aligns with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal 3: Good Health and Well-Being. By focusing on the pivotal role of extracellular vesicles in cardiovascular disorders, we aim to shed light on their multifaceted aspects and provide valuable insights into potential strategies for diagnosis, treatment, and overall management.

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  1. M1 macrophages are closely associated with cardiac injury after myocardial infarction (MI). Increasing evidence shows that exosomes play a key role in pathophysiological regulation after MI, but the role of M1...

    Authors: Xiaoqing He, Shan Liu, Zhanyu Zhang, Qirui Liu, Juan Dong, Zhifeng Lin, Junhao Chen, Lihuan Li, Weihua Liu, Shaojun Liu and Shiming Liu
    Citation: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders 2024 24:365
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  2. The cardiometabolic index (CMI) is a new metric derived from the triglyceride-glucose index and body mass index and is considered a potential marker for cardiovascular risk assessment. This study aimed to exam...

    Authors: Chaoyan Tang, Tianjiao Pang, Chaozhi Dang, Hui Liang, Junfeng Wu, Xiaofang Shen, Lielin Wang, Ruiqiong Luo, Haiyun Lan and Ping Zhang
    Citation: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders 2024 24:186
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Submission Guidelines

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This Collection welcomes submission of original Research Articles. Should you wish to submit a different article type, please read our submission guidelines to confirm that type is accepted by the journal. Articles for this Collection should be submitted via our submission system, Snapp. During the submission process you will be asked whether you are submitting to a Collection, please select "Extracellular vesicles in cardiovascular disorders" from the dropdown menu.

Articles will undergo the journal’s standard peer-review process and are subject to all of the journal’s standard policies. Articles will be added to the Collection as they are published.

The Editors have no competing interests with the submissions which they handle through the peer review process. The peer review of any submissions for which the Editors have competing interests is handled by another Editorial Board Member who has no competing interests.