Advances in Cancer Metastasis Modeling: From Mechanisms to Therapies
A special issue of Biomedicines (ISSN 2227-9059). This special issue belongs to the section "Cancer Biology and Oncology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2026 | Viewed by 14
Special Issue Editor
Interests: cancer metastasis; tumor microenvironment; extracellular matrix; drug resistance; molecular oncology; precision oncology; preclinical cancer models
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Cancer metastasis remains the primary cause of cancer-related mortality, thus posing significant challenges to diagnosis and treatment. The development and refinement of accurate and predictive cancer metastasis models are crucial for unraveling the complex biological mechanisms that promote this process and for identifying novel therapeutic targets. This Special Issue aims to highlight the latest advancements in the modeling of cancer metastasis, encompassing in vitro, in vivo, and ex vivo approaches, as well as computational and artificial intelligence-driven models. We welcome the submission of articles that explore various aspects of metastasis, including the intricate interplay between tumor cells and the metastatic niche, the role of the tumor microenvironment, mechanisms of drug resistance in metastatic settings, and the identification of prognostic and predictive biomarkers. Ultimately, this collection will serve as a valuable resource for researchers striving to translate groundbreaking discoveries into enhanced patient outcomes via innovative modeling strategies.
Dr. Yi-Hui Wu
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- cancer metastasis
- tumor microenvironment
- extracellular matrix
- metastasis models
- drug resistance
- in vivo imaging
- molecular mechanisms
- targeted therapy
- computational modeling
- and antibody-drug conjugates
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