Viral Infections and Cancer: Recent Advances and Future Perspectives (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: closed (31 March 2026) | Viewed by 870
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Interests: interferons; cancer; innate immunity; adaptive immunity; skin; inflammation
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Dear Colleagues,
Viral infections account for 15–20% of human cancers, representing the second most important cause of cancer and a major global health concern. Viruses can target major cellular mechanisms and pathways, directly or indirectly contributing to oncogenesis. The mechanism(s) by which viruses cause cancer are complex, and multiple viruses may may be involved in the development of a single cancer type.
Viral oncogenesis can occur through alterations in protein expression, genomic modification, chronic inflammation, and immune suppression. Common examples of virus-induced cancers include cervical squamous cell carcinoma, head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, hepatocellular carcinoma, Kaposi’s sarcoma, and Burkitt’s lymphoma. Research on the role of viruses in cancer development has also led to the development of vaccines that protect against oncogenic viral infections.
This Special Issue aims to expand current knowledge on cancers caused by viral infections. We welcome experimental studies using in vivo and in vitro models, as well as comprehensive review articles.
Dr. Nabiha Yusuf
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- virus
- infection
- cancer
- immune response
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