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- Fully OA Journal: Amino Acids
- Guest Editors: Prof. Dr. Ellen Closs, Prof. Dr. Stefan Broer, Dr. Yilei Zhang
- Submission Deadline: December 31, 2025
- Special Issue title: Interruption of Amino Acids Supply as Anti-Tumor Strategy
- Full waivers and a discount are available upon acceptance. Early-career researchers are especially encouraged to submit!
The interruption of amino acids supply has emerged as a promising anti-tumor strategy, with research focusing on the metabolic vulnerabilities of cancer cells. Depletion of essential amino acids necessary for tumor growth has shown potential in inhibiting cancer cell proliferation and inducing cell death. This approach has garnered significant interest in the field of cancer metabolism and targeted therapies, with studies exploring the mechanisms underlying amino acid depletion’s anti-tumor effects and its potential as a therapeutic strategy across different cancer types.
Advancing our collective understanding in this area is crucial for identifying novel therapeutic targets and developing effective anti-cancer interventions. Recent advances have elucidated the intricate metabolic pathways involved in amino acid utilization by cancer cells, shedding light on the potential for targeted disruption of amino acid metabolism and supply as a strategy to impede tumor growth.
Furthermore, studies have highlighted the interplay between amino acid depletion and the tumor microenvironment, offering insights into the broader implications of this approach for cancer therapy.
Original Research articles and reviews in this field are invited!
This Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being).
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