Advances in Pathogenesis and Treatment of Skin Cancer (2nd Edition)
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Oncology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 February 2026 | Viewed by 780
Special Issue Editors
Interests: skin inflammatory response; cross-talk among epidermal and dermal cells in pigmentary disorders; the role of nuclear receptors in the protective response against UV; skin cancer
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Interests: bioactive modulators of cutaneous homeostasis
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Interests: melanocytes; melanoma cells; alpha-MSH; MC1R; MC1R signal transduction pathways
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Skin cancer includes various types of skin tumors, such as melanoma, basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas, cutaneous lymphomas, and other rare diseases, which have very different etiologies, incidences, therapeutic approaches, and outcomes. The incidence of skin cancers is steadily increasing, representing a major public health concern. In recent years, significant efforts have been made to develop effective therapeutic options, although several questions remain open. We welcome research contributions that focus on understanding the molecular pathways, biomarkers, oxidative stress, and skin microenvironment that are involved in the onset and progression of skin cancers. Exploring the mechanisms of etiopathogenesis may contribute to developing new and more effective therapeutic approaches for the prevention and treatment of skin cancer. Please note that pre-clinical and clinical contributions with biomolecular approaches will also be considered.
Dr. Enrica Flori
Dr. Giorgia Cardinali
Dr. Vittoria Maresca
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- melanoma
- squamous cell carcinoma
- basal cell carcinoma
- tumor microenvironment
- epithelial–mesenchymal transition (EMT) process
- ultraviolet radiation
- oxidative stress
- bioactive modulators
- signal transduction pathways
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