Proteomics in Skin Cancer: Recent Advances
A special issue of Cancers (ISSN 2072-6694). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Cancer Biology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2026 | Viewed by 104
Special Issue Editors
Interests: proteomics; mass spectrometry; skin cancer; melanoma; non-melanoma skin cancer; biomarkers
2. Department of Dermatology, Zealand University Hospital, Roskilde, Denmark
Interests: mass spectrometry; proteomics; cancer; fungal skin infections; inflammatory skin disease
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Skin cancer is among the most prevalent malignancies worldwide, with its rising incidence posing significant challenges to healthcare systems. Proteomics, driven by advancements in mass spectrometry and bioinformatics, has emerged as a transformative tool for unravelling the molecular complexity of skin cancers, including both melanoma and non-melanoma subtypes. By exploring protein expression, modifications, and interactions, proteomic research provides invaluable insights into tumour biology, biomarker discovery, and therapeutic innovation.
This Special Issue will showcase the latest advancements in skin cancer proteomics, bridging fundamental research with translational applications. We invite original research articles and comprehensive reviews using proteomic profiling to resolve the molecular landscape of skin tumours, discovery of prognostic and predictive protein biomarkers, post-translational modifications, and the influence of the tumour microenvironment. Contributions leveraging state-of-the-art technologies—including conventional mass spectrometry-based proteomic, single-cell proteomic, and spatial proteomic approaches—are particularly encouraged.
By compiling cutting-edge research in this field, this Special Issue aims to deepen our understanding of skin cancer pathogenesis and enable the development of innovative diagnostic and therapeutic strategies. We look forward to your valuable contributions.
Dr. Ali Azimi
Dr. Beatrice Dyring-Andersen
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- proteomics
- skin cancer
- mass spectrometry
- melanoma
- non-melanoma skin cancers
- biomarkers
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