Molecular Research and Novel Therapy of Pancreatic Cancer

Dear Colleagues,

Pancreatic cancer remains one of the most challenging malignancies to treat, with a high mortality rate and limited treatment options. Recent advances in molecular biology have opened up new avenues for the treatment and diagnostics of pancreatic cancer. The goal of this Special Issue is to explore the molecular research on pancreatic cancer including the molecular mechanism, key players, genes or proteins which regulate tumor growth, development, progression and metastasis, and highlight the latest developments in pancreatic cancer therapy including targeted therapy, novel drug discovery, molecular biology, and diagnostics related to pancreatic cancer. All original research articles, reviews, and perspectives that provide new insights into the mechanisms underlying pancreatic cancer and its treatment are welcomed.

Research topics may include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Molecular and cellular mechanisms on tumor growth, development, progression, and metastasis of pancreatic cancer;
• Gene regulation, genome, and genetic profile in pancreatic cancer;
• Key player proteins and signaling pathways in pancreatic cancer;
• Novel drug discovery, targeted therapy, and diagnosis for pancreatic cancer.

I look forward to your contributions.

Dr. Sang Seok Koh
Guest Editor

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• pancreatic cancer
• targeted therapy
• novel drug
• molecular biology
• diagnostics