Polyphenols in Oncology: Emerging Insights into Prevention, Resistance and Survival
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Bioactives and Nutraceuticals".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2026
Special Issue Editor
Interests: cancer biology, chemoprevention, cell death, apoptosis, autophagy, ER stress, cell cycle regulation, hypoxia, anti-angiogenesis, stem cell, sarcopenia
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
It is with great pleasure that I invite you to contribute to the upcoming Special Issue of the International Journal of Molecular Sciences (IJMS), entitled “Polyphenols in Oncology: Emerging Insights into Prevention, Resistance and Survival.” This issue aims to explore the growing body of research surrounding the multifaceted role of polyphenols—both natural and synthetic—in the prevention and treatment of cancer.
Polyphenols have garnered considerable attention for their wide-ranging biological activities, including their potential to modulate key oncogenic pathways, reverse drug resistance, and enhance patient survival. In recent years, both preclinical and clinical investigations have shed light on the molecular mechanisms by which polyphenols influence tumor progression, immune responses, and therapeutic outcomes. This Special Issue will serve as a timely platform to integrate these emerging insights and stimulate further research across disciplines.
We welcome the submission of original research articles, comprehensive reviews, and short communications that focus on, but are not limited to, the following topics:
- Natural and synthetic polyphenols in cancer prevention and therapy;
- Mechanisms of drug resistance and survival modulation;
- Immunological pathways influenced by polyphenols;
- Combination therapies involving polyphenol-based agents;
- Systems biology and network approaches in oncology-related polyphenol research.
As a valued member of the scientific community, your expertise would be a significant contribution to this Special Issue. I sincerely encourage you to consider submitting your latest work or a state-of-the-art review. All submissions will undergo a rigorous peer-review process to ensure the highest standards of scientific quality and integrity.
For further information regarding the submission process and deadlines, please visit the IJMS website or feel free to contact the Editorial Office directly. We truly hope you will join us in this endeavor to advance the field of molecular oncology through the lens of polyphenol science.
Thank you very much for your kind attention and continued contributions to scientific progress.
With warm regards,
Nam Deuk Kim, PhD
Guest Editor
Prof. Dr. Nam Deuk Kim
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- natural and synthetic polyphenols
- oncology
- cancer prevention
- drug resistance
- cancer survival
- immune modulation
- combination therapy
- systems biology
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