Advancements in Molecular Diagnosis and Treatment of Melanoma in Animals
A special issue of Animals (ISSN 2076-2615). This special issue belongs to the section "Veterinary Clinical Studies".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2026
Special Issue Editor
Interests: tumor microenvironment; macrophage; stem cell; extracellular vesicle
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Melanoma in animals represents a biologically complex and clinically challenging neoplasm, characterized by variable behavior, metastatic potential, and therapeutic response. Recent advances in molecular diagnostics and targeted therapies have significantly improved our understanding of melanoma pathogenesis, offering new opportunities for precision medicine in veterinary oncology.
This Special Issue aims to highlight cutting-edge research focusing on the molecular mechanisms underlying melanoma development and progression in animals, as well as novel diagnostic biomarkers and therapeutic strategies. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, genomic and transcriptomic profiling, tumor microenvironment interactions, immunotherapy, extracellular vesicles, and innovative drug delivery systems.
By integrating findings from basic, translational, and clinical research, this issue seeks to bridge the gap between laboratory discoveries and clinical applications. It will also provide a platform to compare similarities and differences between human and animal melanoma, thereby contributing to the advancement of comparative oncology.
We believe that this Special Issue will serve as a valuable resource for researchers and clinicians, complementing existing literature and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration in this rapidly evolving field.
Dr. Juhyun An
Guest Editor
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- melanoma
- veterinary oncology
- molecular diagnostics
- tumor microenvironment
- immunotherapy
- extracellular vesicles
- precision medicine
- comparative oncology
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