Drug Resistance and Novel Therapies in Cancers in 2020

Zhixiang Wang1

  • 1Department of Medical Genetics, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 2H7, Canada.

Cancers
|February 11, 2023
PubMed

Insights

The "Drug Resistance and Novel Therapies in Cancers" topic collection published 17 research and 4 review articles in 2020, following a successful 2019. This highlights continued productivity in cancer research and therapeutic advancements.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Pharmacology
  • Molecular Biology

Background:

  • The
  • Drug Resistance and Novel Therapies in Cancers
  • topic collection continued its publication success in 2020.

Discussion:

  • The collection published 17 research articles and 4 review articles in 2020.
  • This demonstrates sustained scientific output and engagement in the field of cancer therapeutics.

Key Insights:

  • Continued high-impact publications in cancer drug resistance.
  • Broad coverage of emerging therapeutic strategies.

Outlook:

  • Further research into overcoming drug resistance mechanisms.
  • Exploration of innovative treatment modalities for various cancers.

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