Molecular Insights into Epigenetics in Cancer
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Oncology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 January 2025 | Viewed by 1879
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
In general, cancer development results from the alteration of genetic and epigenetic mechanisms. Epigenetic aberrations, including DNA methylation, histone modifications, chromatin remodelling and non-coding RNAs, affect several aspects of tumour development and drug resistance. Elucidation of this complex crosstalk network may offer new insights into the molecular interactions involved in carcinogenesis. Focusing on translational medicine, new scenarios can drive to move toward personalised therapies and to develop novel and more effective diagnostic, prognostic and therapy strategies. This Special Issue will discuss the implications of epigenetic alterations in tumour biology, diagnosis and therapy.
As the Guest Editor of this Special Issue, “Molecular Insights into Epigenetics in Cancer”, in IJMS, I expect submissions from many researchers working on epigenetic modifications in cancer with a particular focus on molecular insights and therapeutic challenges. Manuscripts regarding the involvement of epigenetics in different aspects of carcinogenesis, biomarkers based on DNA methylation gene patterns, epigenetic strategies to offer alternative therapeutic targets, the role of epigenetic modifiers in chemo- and immuno-therapy resistances are also very welcome. The formats for submissions include original research reports, reviews, perspectives/opinions and methodology articles.
Dr. Giulia Pinton
Guest Editor
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