Microvascular Function: Experimental and Computational Perspectives

Introduction

Science Direct invites researchers around the world to pay for their research contribution in the field of microvascular function. This special issue mainly explores the intricacy of microvascular function through experimental and computational approaches. Further, this issue helps to bridge the gap between biological experiments and computational modeling to drive deeper understanding of microvascular dynamics. Moreover, this investigation explores the integral roles of hemodynamic transport and microvascular signaling in regulating microvascular function. It is expected to be submitted by the researchers via the EM submission portal before 1st February 2025.

Scope of this issue

This special issue covers both experimental advancements and computational modeling efforts to understand microvascular behavior clearly. Through these submissions, the research community can address innovative methodologies and the integration of these perspectives to solve current challenges.

More information on this special issue

Microcirculation undergoes adaptive changes in both pathological and physiological states as we grow. Such changes can be influenced by factors such as blood flow and intercellular signaling responding to local needs. Microvascular functions such as development of blood vessels, vascular tone and blood circulation depend on biophysical parameters like Shear Stress, blood viscosity, vascular resistance and electrophysiological parameters which include membrane potential, action potential, Ions (K+, Ca2+,Na+) and synaptic transmissions. Such mechanisms play a vital role in maintenance of tissue health and contribute pathological conditions such as tumor growth or organ dysfunction. This special issue will discuss some aspects of these interactions and their consequences for microvascular research.

Key Themes

This issue focusing on high-resolution computational models and experimental studies have more potential to offer new insights into the microvascular mechanism. The key themes that covered by this issue are;

1. Computational models: to understand unique hemodynamic characteristics of microcirculation.
2. Investigation of microvascular signaling: Investigate microvascular signaling, such as vascular ion channels and signal transduction pathways, relevant to blood flow regulation and distribution.
3. Integration of hemodynamics and intercellular signaling: Hemodynamics and intercellular signaling can be integrated to identify synergistic roles and mechanistic contributions.

How to submit

The submission system of this journal is open for receiving submissions on this issue titled Microvascular Function: Experimental and Computational Perspectives. Therefore, authors are kindly requested to select the author type as “VSI: Regulating Microvascular Function” in the “Article Type” step of submission with the aim of properly tagging manuscripts for inclusion.

Important dates

Deadline for submission via EM submission portal: 1st February 2025.Are you keen on publishing an original work for the special issue ‘Microvascular Function: Experimental and Computational Perspectives”? This is a wonderful opportunity for the researchers to share your contributions shaping the future of microvascular research. You can utilize our publication support services to streamline your manuscript submission on the go.