Advances in Neurofibromatosis
A special issue of Cancers (ISSN 2072-6694). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Cancer Biology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026 | Viewed by 994
Special Issue Editors
Interests: neurofibromatosis; schwannomatosis; rare genetic disorders; clinical molecular genetics and cytogenetics; bioinformatics
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Neurofibromatosis (NF) is a group of genetic disorders characterized by neurological and cutaneous manifestations. It includes neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), NF2-related schwannomatosis (previously known as neurofibromatosis type 2 or NF2), SMARCB1- and LZTR1-related schwannomatosis, and schwannomatosis without NF2, SMARCB1, and LZTR1 pathogenic variants in the blood. Recent advancements in NF research have brought new hope and improved outcomes for individuals affected by these complex genetic disorders.
This Special Issue aims to showcase the latest research on NF. We invite you to share your research and insights through original research articles and reviews.
Potential research areas for this Special Issue include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Molecular and genetic mechanisms underlying NF;
- Novel phenotype-genotype correlations in NF;
- Novel methods and recommendations for variant classification in genes associated with NF;
- Innovative diagnostic techniques in NF;
- Novel therapeutic targets in NF;
- Novel biomarkers for NF;
- Clinical trials exploring innovative therapeutic approaches for NF patients;
- Guidelines for the diagnosis and management of NF.
If you have any questions or require further information or assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. We are here to support and facilitate your participation in this Special Issue. We look forward to receiving your submissions.
Dr. Yunjia Chen
Dr. Yulong Fu
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- neurofibromatosis
- schwannomatosis
- NF1
- NF2
- SMARCB1
- LZTR1
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