JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL & CLINICAL CANCER RESEARCH
Scope & Guideline
Pioneering discoveries that shape the future of oncology.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Cancer Biology and Mechanisms:
Research exploring the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying cancer development, progression, and metastasis, including studies on gene expression, epigenetic modifications, and tumor microenvironment interactions. - Therapeutic Strategies and Drug Development:
Investigations into novel therapeutic agents, including small molecules, biologics, and combination therapies, aimed at enhancing the efficacy of existing treatments and overcoming drug resistance. - Clinical Trials and Patient-Derived Models:
Studies involving clinical trials for new cancer therapies, as well as the development and use of patient-derived tumor models (such as organoids) to personalize treatment strategies. - Immunotherapy and Immune Microenvironment:
Research focused on the role of the immune system in cancer, including the development of immunotherapeutic approaches, immune checkpoint inhibitors, and the characterization of tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes. - Biomarkers and Liquid Biopsy:
Exploration of novel biomarkers for early cancer detection, monitoring treatment response, and predicting clinical outcomes, including the use of liquid biopsy techniques to analyze circulating tumor DNA. - Metabolism and Cancer:
Studies examining the metabolic reprogramming of cancer cells, including the impact of metabolic pathways on tumor growth, metastasis, and treatment resistance. - Cancer Stem Cells and Tumor Heterogeneity:
Research on cancer stem cells, their role in tumor initiation and progression, and the heterogeneity of tumor cell populations that contribute to treatment challenges.
Trending and Emerging
- Targeted Therapies and Personalized Medicine:
A growing number of studies focus on targeted therapies that are tailored to individual patient profiles, driven by genetic, epigenetic, or molecular markers, signaling a shift towards precision oncology. - Immunotherapy Advances:
There is an increasing emphasis on immunotherapies, including checkpoint inhibitors and CAR T-cell therapies, highlighting the importance of harnessing the immune system to combat cancer. - Liquid Biopsy and Circulating Biomarkers:
Research into liquid biopsy techniques and circulating tumor DNA as non-invasive methods for early cancer detection, monitoring treatment response, and understanding tumor dynamics is gaining momentum. - Metabolic Reprogramming in Cancer:
Emerging evidence supports the significance of altered metabolic pathways in cancer cells, with studies exploring how these changes contribute to tumor growth and resistance to therapies. - Tumor Microenvironment Interactions:
An increased focus on the interactions between tumor cells and their microenvironment, including the role of stromal cells, immune cells, and extracellular matrix components in cancer progression and therapy response. - Nanotechnology in Cancer Therapy:
Innovative applications of nanotechnology for drug delivery systems, enhancing the precision and effectiveness of cancer therapies, are becoming a prominent area of research. - Role of Non-Coding RNAs:
Investigations into the functions of non-coding RNAs, including long non-coding RNAs and circular RNAs, in tumor biology and their potential as therapeutic targets or biomarkers are on the rise.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Chemotherapy Approaches:
There has been a noticeable decline in studies solely focused on traditional chemotherapy regimens without integration of novel agents or combinatorial approaches, as the field shifts towards more personalized and targeted therapies. - Single-Agent Studies:
Research focusing exclusively on single-agent therapies is waning, with a greater emphasis now on combination therapies that leverage synergistic effects to improve treatment outcomes. - Basic Cancer Biology without Translational Focus:
Studies that explore basic cancer biology without a clear translational application or clinical relevance are less frequently published, as the journal increasingly prioritizes research that connects laboratory findings to clinical implications. - Exploratory Studies with Limited Clinical Relevance:
There is a decline in exploratory studies that do not provide direct insights or applications for clinical practice, as the journal emphasizes findings that can be directly translated into therapeutic strategies.
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