Dopamine and Androgen Receptor Signaling: Novel Insights in Cancer Biology

A special issue of Biomedicines (ISSN 2227-9059). This special issue belongs to the section "Cancer Biology and Oncology".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 8

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Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue aims to explore the intricate interplay between dopamine and androgen receptor (AR) signaling pathways and their emerging roles in cancer biology. Recent studies have highlighted the significance of neurotransmitter and hormone receptor crosstalk in modulating tumor progression, metastasis, and therapeutic resistance, particularly in hormone-sensitive cancers such as prostate and breast cancer. By bringing together cutting-edge research, this Special Issue seeks to uncover novel molecular mechanisms, identify potential biomarkers, and evaluate therapeutic strategies targeting these signaling axes. A key focus will also be on the screening of new chemical libraries to identify compounds that modulate dopamine and AR signaling, offering promising avenues for drug discovery and development. Contributions that investigate the translational potential of targeting these pathways in cancer treatment are especially encouraged.

Dr. Srijan Acharya
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Keywords

  • dopamine signaling
  • androgen receptor
  • cancer biology
  • hormone-sensitive tumors
  • signal transduction
  • tumor microenvironment
  • neurotransmitters in cancer
  • prostate cancer
  • breast cancer
  • targeted therapy

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