Molecular Mechanisms and Emerging Therapeutics in Multiple Myeloma
A special issue of Hemato (ISSN 2673-6357).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2026 | Viewed by 13
Special Issue Editors
Interests: immunology; genetics; myeloproliferative neoplasms; leukemia; lymphoma
Interests: multiple myeloma; drug resistance; CAR-T; molecular pathway; stem cell; radiation protection; chemo protection; novel target
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Dear Colleagues,
Multiple myeloma (MM) remains an incurable hematologic malignancy despite significant advances in treatment modalities over recent decades. The rapid development of next-generation sequencing, single-cell transcriptomics, and proteomic profiling has unraveled the complex molecular landscape of MM, including clonal evolution, genetic heterogeneity, and resistance mechanisms. Concurrently, novel therapeutic strategies—such as proteasome inhibitors, immunomodulatory drugs, monoclonal antibodies, bispecific T-cell engagers, CAR-T cells, and agents targeting apoptosis, ferroptosis, and the bone marrow microenvironment—are reshaping the treatment paradigm. This Special Issue aims to highlight recent breakthroughs in the understanding of MM biology and explore how these findings translate into innovative and more-effective therapeutic approaches. We welcome original research, reviews, and perspectives covering topics such as drug resistance, immune evasion, microenvironmental interactions, and biomarker discovery, as well as preclinical and clinical evaluations of emerging therapies. Our goal is to provide a comprehensive update on the current challenges and future directions in MM research and management.
Dr. Velizar Shivarov
Guest Editor
Dr. Jian Wu
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- multiple myeloma
- myeloma
- drug resistance
- stem cell
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