Molecular Diagnosis and Treatment of Oral Cancer
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: 31 March 2026 | Viewed by 20
Special Issue Editor
2. Center for Excellence in Research, Scholarship and Innovation (CERSI), Dental College of Georgia, Augusta University, Augusta, GA 30912, USA
Interests: tumor microenvironment; immunophysiology; stress granules; drug resistance and multi-omics
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Oral cancer, predominantly oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC), is a significant worldwide health challenge, characterized by intricate molecular mechanisms and minimal progress in long-term patient outcomes. Enhancing the early identification of oral cancer through molecular techniques and the use of targeted therapies tailored to specific tumor characteristics may significantly improve patient outcomes and quality of life. This Special Issue of the International Journal of Molecular Sciences aims to gather high-quality basic and clinical research that advances our understanding of oral cancer from a translational perspective. We invite submissions of original research articles, reviews, and perspectives that explore the molecular mechanisms underlying oral carcinogenesis, the development of novel biomarkers for early detection, and advances in targeted therapies and immunomodulatory strategies. Studies incorporating multi-omics approaches as well as investigations into the tumor microenvironment and its immunophysiology, drug resistance, and the oral microbiome are particularly encouraged. This issue welcomes contributions from multidisciplinary teams with novel insights that can ultimately enhance diagnosis, treatment, and prevention strategies for oral cancer.
Dr. Evila da Silva Lopes Salles
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- oral cancer
- molecular diagnosis
- immunophysiology
- tumor microenvironment
- drug resistance
- oral microbiome
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