Targeting Hallmarks of Cancer
A special issue of Cells (ISSN 2073-4409).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 April 2025 | Viewed by 692
Special Issue Editor
2. Unidad de Biomedicina, Facultad de Estudios Superiores Iztacala, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), Tlalnepantla 54090, Mexico
Interests: microRNAs; lncRNAs; cancer genomics; transcriptomics
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Dear Colleagues,
Cancer remains one of the most significant challenges in modern medicine, characterized by its complexity, heterogeneity, and ability to evolve rapidly. The pursuit of new, efficient drugs to combat cancer is a top priority in biomedical research. However, the development of such therapies is not a straightforward process. It requires a deep understanding of the fundamental mechanisms driving cancer progression, including the hallmark traits of cancer cells and the intricate signaling pathways involved in maintaining the tumor phenotype. In this context, the creation and utilization of biological models, such as organotypic cell cultures, and the study of epigenetic regulators, like long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) and microRNAs (miRNAs), are crucial for advancing our ability to develop effective anti-cancer drugs.
The quest to develop new, efficient drugs to fight cancer is intrinsically linked to our understanding of the biological processes that underlie the disease. Biological models, from simple cell cultures to sophisticated animal models and organoids, are indispensable tools for studying the hallmarks of cancer and the signaling pathways that define the tumor phenotype. Additionally, the exploration of epigenetic regulators, such as lncRNAs and miRNAs, opens up new possibilities for targeted therapies that could complement existing treatments. As research in these areas continues to advance, it brings us closer to realizing the goal of developing more effective and personalized cancer therapies, ultimately improving outcomes for patients worldwide.
You may choose our Joint Special Issue in Cancers.
Prof. Dr. Carlos Pérez Plasencia
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- epigenetic regulators
- organotypic culture models
- anticancer drugs
- hallmarks of cancer
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