New Advances in Environmental Carcinogenesis
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Toxicology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 January 2026 | Viewed by 21
Special Issue Editor
Interests: Wilson’s disease; copper toxicity; iron toxicity; oxidative stress; inflammation; neurodegeneration; chronobiology; psychoneuroimmunology; cancer immunity
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Environmental carcinogenesis remains a pressing and growing global health concern, as exposure to pollutants, endocrine disruptors, and other environmental factors significantly contributes to cancer incidence. This Special Issue of the International Journal of Molecular Sciences aims to highlight recent discoveries regarding the molecular mechanisms linking environmental exposure to cancer initiation, progression, and resistance to therapy. We encourage the publication of original research and reviews on emerging carcinogens, gene–environment interactions, epigenetic modifications, oxidative stress, changes in the microbiome, the carcinogenic potential of metals and metalloids, and innovative biomarkers of exposure and risk. We particularly encourage submissions of research utilizing cutting-edge technologies such as omics approaches, in vitro and in vivo models, and molecular epidemiology. By combining interdisciplinary insights, this Issue aims to deepen our understanding of the impact of environmental factors on cancer risk and to inspire preventive and therapeutic strategies. We invite you to join us in this vital initiative.
Prof. Dr. Grażyna Gromadzka
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- environmental carcinogenesis
- molecular mechanisms
- gene–environment interaction
- endocrine disruptors
- oxidative stress
- epigenetics
- cancer biomarkers
- environmental pollutants
- molecular epidemiology
- cancer prevention
- cancer treatment
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