Viral Oncogenes
A special issue of Viruses (ISSN 1999-4915). This special issue belongs to the section "General Virology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 April 2025) | Viewed by 771
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Interests: HIV; human respiratory viruses; vaccines; gene therapy; viral oncology; cell/host interaction; endothelial cell dysfunction; cancer microenvironment
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Interests: respiratory viral infection, antiviral, vaccine
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to announce a call for submissions for a Special Issue focusing on the topic of "Viral Oncogenes ".
Human viral oncogenesis is a complex phenomenon and a major contributor to the global cancer burden. Certain viruses have been shown to be vital in the development of various cancers by integrating viral DNA into the host genome and activating viral oncogenes, leading to uncontrolled cell proliferation, evasion of apoptosis, and genomic instability. Oncogenic viruses include the Human Papillomavirus (HPV), Hepatitis B and C Viruses (HBV and HCV), Epstein–Barr Virus (EBV), and Human T-Cell Leukemia Virus (HTLV-1), which are all linked to the development of a myriad of human cancers. A comprehensive understanding of the principles of viral oncogenesis may enable the identification of unknown infectious etiologies of cancer and the development of therapeutic or preventive strategies for virus-associated cancers.
This Special Issue will examine the wide range of viral strategies related to oncogenesis, as well as how oncogenic viruses interact with host cellular components and affect cancer pathogenesis. By elucidating the complex connection between viruses and cancer, this Special Issue will improve our knowledge of oncogenic mechanisms and open the door to novel approaches to both antiviral and anticancer treatments.
We invite you to share your most insightful primary research work, reviews, and hypotheses on this important topic. All submitted articles will undergo a rigorous peer review process to ensure that they are of the highest scientific quality and are relevant to the field. We encourage contributions from researchers, clinicians, and experts in this field.
Should you have any questions, require further information, or need any assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. We are here to support and facilitate your participation in this Special Issue.
Thank you for your attention regarding this matter; we look forward to receiving your valuable contributions.
Dr. Francesca Caccuri
Dr. Antonella Bugatti
Dr. Alberto Zani
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2600 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.
Keywords
- oncogenic viruses
- viral oncogenesis
- human oncoviruses, virus–host interactions
- antiviral agents
- anticancer strategies
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