Proteomic and Oncogenic Biomarkers in Gastrointestinal Cancer
A special issue of Cancers (ISSN 2072-6694). This special issue belongs to the section "Cancer Biomarkers".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2026 | Viewed by 38
Special Issue Editors
Interests: inflammation; malignant diseases; diagnosis; tumor biomarkers; gastrointestinal cancer
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Gastrointestinal (GI) cancers are among the most prevalent and lethal malignancies worldwide, with aggressive progression and poor prognosis. GI neoplasms are complex diseases with dysregulation of the cellular signaling that controls proliferation and apoptosis. These may be caused by various genetic, genomic, and epigenetic alterations at the cellular or tissue levels. Despite advances, early detection remains challenging. Proteomic and oncogenic biomarkers, especially those identified via proteomic approaches, are vital for understanding tumor initiation, progression, and treatment response. Proteomic analysis reveals changes in protein levels and function, helping to better understand GI cancer progression. The search for new oncogenic and proteomic biomarkers can enhance early diagnosis, prognosis, and personalized treatment.
This Special Issue highlights the latest discoveries in these areas, emphasizing their clinical relevance and the importance of biomarker research in improving patient outcomes in GI oncology.
Dr. Marta Lukaszewicz-Zajac
Guest Editor
Adrianna Romanowicz
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- tumor biomarkers
- early detection
- tumor progression
- carcinogenesis
- inflammatory mediators
- gastrointestinal cancer
- prognostic biomarkers
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