Molecular mechanisms in skeletal muscle: insights into development, regeneration, and maintenance

This Collection in Skeletal Muscle aims to highlight recent advances in molecular mechanisms that govern skeletal muscle development, regeneration, and disease progression. We welcome contributions focusing on muscle stem cell biology, myogenesis, and fusion; molecular signaling pathways during muscle adaptation and repair; inflammation, fibrosis, and metabolic reprogramming in muscle health and dysfunction; aging-related muscle decline; and innovative approaches including multi-omics, bioengineering, and advanced imaging.

We accept original research articles, reviews, and perspectives that contribute to our understanding of how intrinsic and extrinsic factors shape skeletal muscle biology across diverse physiological and pathological contexts.

All submissions in this collection undergo the journal’s standard peer review process. Similarly, all manuscripts authored by a Guest Editor(s) will be handled by the Editor-in-Chief. As an open access publication, this journal levies an article processing fee (details here). We recognize that many key stakeholders may not have access to such resources and are committed to supporting participation in this issue wherever resources are a barrier. For more information about what support may be available, please visit OA funding and support, or email [email protected] or the Editor-in-Chief.