The Current Landscape of Microglia-Glioma Research: From Basic Science to Therapeutic Potential
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Neurobiology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 1 January 2025 | Viewed by 40
Special Issue Editor
Interests: neuropathology; microglia; brain tumours
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to invite you to contribute to a Special Issue of The International Journal of Molecular Sciences dedicated to the current state of microglia–glioma research. This Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the latest advances in our understanding of the complex interactions between microglia and glioma cells in the tumor microenvironment. The Special Issue will cover a range of topics, including the following:
- Microglia–glioma cell interactions in the tumor microenvironment, including epigenetic regulation;
- Heterogeneity and distinct roles of brain-resident microglia vs. bone marrow-derived macrophages in glioma;
- Immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment and signaling pathways in glioma;
- The role of microglia and myeloid cells in glioma vascularization and angiogenesis;
- New experimental models to study microglia–glioma cell interactions;
- Novel approaches to glioma treatment targeting microglia and brain macrophages.
We invite original research articles, review articles, and short communications that showcase cutting-edge research in this field, with a welcome but not mandatory focus on translating basic science insights into potential clinical applications for glioma treatment. We are particularly interested in submissions that highlight recent breakthroughs, emerging concepts, and innovative approaches, including new methodologies.
Prof. Dr. Manuel Benedikt Graeber
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- microglia
- glioma
- tumor associated macrophages
- immunosuppression
- epigenetics
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