International Journal of Molecular Sciences: Special Issue "Advances of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS)"

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Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 January 2023

Special Issue Editor
Dr. Vincent C. Lombardi E-Mail Website
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Guest Editor
Department of Microbiology and Immunology, School of Medicine, University of Nevada, Reno, NV, USA
Interests: Alzheimer’s disease; myalgic encephalomyelitis; microbiome; neuroimmune; plasmacytoid dendritic cell; gut-brain axis; innate immunity; interferon
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,

Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is an illness of unknown etiology, characterized by multiple physical symptoms and comorbid conditions. Symptoms often reported by those with ME/CFS include unexplained fatigue that lasts for more than six months, post-exertional malaise, neurocognitive problems, unrefreshing sleep, and gastrointestinal issues. Clinical laboratory findings often include inflammatory sequelae, metabolic disturbances, self-reactive antibodies, and immune cell abnormalities. Although many of those who suffer from ME/CFS report that they developed the condition following a “flu-like” illness from which they never fully recover, an etiological agent has not been reproducibly identified. Likewise, many individuals infected by the SARS-CoV-2 virus often never fully recover and present with symptoms that significantly overlap with those of ME/CFS. This syndrome is typically referred to as long COVID-19 or post-acute sequelae of SARS COV-2 infection. In this Special Issue, which addresses the advances in research of myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome, we aim to publish original research papers and reviews that focus on the involvement of the immune system in ME/CFS. Reports that leverage commonalities between ME/CFS and long COVID-19 to identify the mechanisms behind immune abnormalities are highly encouraged.

Dr. Vincent C. Lombardi
Guest Editor

Manuscript Submission Information



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https://www.mdpi.com/journal/ijms/special_issues/2UY2U938TR
 
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