Advances in Diagnosis and Management of Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma and Malignant Pleural Effusion: Novel Insights in Local and Cell Therapies
A special issue of Cells (ISSN 2073-4409). This special issue belongs to the section "Cellular Pathology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (15 August 2023) | Viewed by 272
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2. Unit of Respiratory System Diseases, Cardio-Thoracic and Vascular Department, IRCCS Fondazione Policlinico San Matteo, 27100 Pavia, Italy
Interests: thoracic cancers; personalized medicine; oncogenomics; metastatic process
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Dear Colleagues,
Malignant mesothelioma is a rare tumor arising from the mesothelial cells lining the pleura, pericardium, peritoneum, and tunica vaginalis. Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is the most common pleural tumour closely related to chronic asbestos inhalation with a median overall survival around 12 months. However, recent advances in understanding the mechanisms involved in cancerogenesis as well the complex network between cancer cells and immune innate response have led to significant advances in the therapeutic scenario of MPM. In this collection, we aim to include research focused on molecular and biological mechanisms of MPM, potential biomarkers, and diagnostic technique advancements for diagnosing and monitoring MPM, innovative (local and cell) therapies for MPM, and the management of comorbid conditions (e.g., malignant pleural effusion) which may contribute to the burden of the disease.
Dr. Giulia M. Stella
Dr. Fabio Perrotta
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- malignant pleural mesothelioma
- asbestos-induced lung disease
- immunotherapy
- pleural disease
- biomarkers
- cell therapy
- malignant pleural effusion
- multimodal therapy
- nivolumab
- ipilimumab
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