Novel Biomarkers and Molecular Targets in Gliomas

Dear Colleagues,

The molecular aspect influences the modern classification and treatment strategies for gliomas. It is the constant fascinating research that opens new therapeutic and diagnostic possibilities. This Special Issue aims to highlight the efforts of researchers in identifying and characterizing new molecular markers in order to guide increasingly effective diagnostic and therapeutic strategies in the fight against gliomas.

Therefore, it is our pleasure to invite investigators to contribute original research articles as well as review to this Special Issue that is aimed at promoting the diffusion of the current knowledge of the molecular basis of neuro-oncology. We are particularly interested in articles that provide new insights into pathophysiological mechanisms, which could be used to achieve original diagnostic and therapeutic approaches.

Potential topics include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Molecular insights into glioblastoma and the intrinsic brain tumor pathogenesis;
• The clinical and surgical translations of the latest pathophysiological findings;
• Molecular prognostic factors in glioblastoma and intrinsic brain tumors;
• Nutraceuticals and brain tumors;
• Autophagy related to the biology of gliomas;
• Micro-RNA in the pathogenesis of glial brain tumors;
• Cytoskeletal proteins as glioblastoma;
• The ultrastructural biomarkers of glial brain tumors;
• Molecular targeted therapy for gliomas;
• Gene therapy for gliomas.

Dr. Placido Bruzzaniti
Dr. Pietro Familiari
Guest Editors

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