Hormones-Dependent Cancers: New Aspects on Biochemistry and Molecular Pathology

Dear Colleagues,

It is well-known that breast and prostate cancers are related to female and male hormones, respectively. Recently, it has been established that male steroid hormones, such as androgen, play an important role in female breast cancer progression. For approximately a dozen year, the possibility of anti-estrogen therapy for both female and male non-small lung carcinoma patients has been a significant area of research. In addition, peptide hormones released by psychological stress directly stimulate growth signals in solid cancers, such as ovarian and endometrial cancers. Research of hormone-dependent cancers continues to progress at a rapid pace.

This Special Issue of the International Journal of Molecular Sciences entitled “Hormones-Dependent Cancers: New Aspects on Biochemistry and Molecular Pathology”, will focus on recent advances in hormones and cancer research, such as molecular action of hormone receptors, biochemical analysis of steroid or peptide hormones, growth or invasive signal of hormone-related cancers, and mechanisms of resistance of endocrine therapy. Contributions on these related topics are welcomed, including original research and full- and mini-reviews. We also very much welcome postdocs, PhD students, and young researchers.

Dr. Yasuhiro Miki
Guest Editor

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