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Special Issue Topic

Emerging Molecular Targets and Therapies of Genitourinary Tumors

Guest Editor

Dr. Alcides Chaux E-Mail

Director, Department of Scientific Research, Norte University, Paraguay

Research Keywords: Genitourinary Cancer, Molecular Oncology, Targeted Therapy, Cancer Genomics, Immune Response, Disease Progression, Treatment Resistance

About the Special lssue

The realm of genitourinary oncology is experiencing a significant shift, as research unveils an array of molecular targets and innovative therapies with the potential to redefine the management of these tumors.

As the scientific community gains a more profound understanding of the genetic and molecular foundations of urothelial, prostate, renal, and testicular cancers, there emerges a critical opportunity to shape the future of targeted therapies. The goal is to compile a series of works that not only identify novel genetic alterations and pathways but also discuss the latest therapeutic approaches, ranging from small molecule inhibitors to immune modulators and beyond.

Precision medicine is steering a course toward individualized treatment regimens, and this issue aims to highlight research that dissects the complex interplay of tumor genetics, host immune responses, and the microenvironment. The emphasis is on uncovering the mechanisms of disease initiation, progression, and resistance, with the ultimate objective of fostering improved clinical outcomes.

This collection is intended to act as a catalyst for new research, shed light on the potential of emerging molecular targets, and offer insights into the future of therapy for genitourinary malignancies.

The special issue aims to focus on the advancement of molecular targets and the development of new therapeutic strategies for genitourinary cancers. We welcome manuscripts that not only represent scientific breakthroughs but also have the potential to make a tangible difference in the clinical setting. 

Keywords: Genitourinary Cancer, Molecular Oncology, Targeted Therapy, Cancer Genomics, Immune Response, Disease Progression, Treatment Resistance

Published Articles

Open Access Review
Strategies to overcome resistance to enfortumab vedotin and pembrolizumab for patients with urothelial carcinoma: harnessing present knowledge for future advances
The combination of enfortumab vedotin and pembrolizumab (EVP) has been recently approved for patients with locally advanced and metastatic urothelial carcinoma. This combination showed a higher obje
Published: April 07, 2025 Explor Target Antitumor Ther. 2025;6:1002307
344 20 0
Open Access Short Communication
Real-world outcomes of lenvatinib plus pembrolizumab in intermediate- and poor-risk metastatic renal cell carcinoma
The combination of lenvatinib and pembrolizumab (Len + Pembro) demonstrated significant efficacy in the phase 3 CLEAR study for metastatic renal cell carcinoma (RCC). However, poor-risk patients rep
Published: April 01, 2025 Explor Target Antitumor Ther. 2025;6:1002305
2457 43 0
Open Access Review
Targeted therapies and molecular targets in the therapeutic landscape of advanced urothelial carcinoma: state of the art and future perspectives
Advanced urothelial carcinoma (aUC) has a dismal prognosis, with a 5-year survival rate of approximately 10%. Platinum-based chemotherapy has been the backbone of the first-line treatment of aUC for
Published: November 21, 2024 Explor Target Antitumor Ther. 2024;5:1326–1364
1525 53 0
Open Access Case Report
Upper tract urothelial cancer (UTUC) genomic profiling and correlation regarding benefit of platinum-based chemotherapy
Upper tract urothelial cancer (UTUC) are rare subsets of urothelial cancer, which typically present with more aggressive course. Molecular markers stratifying urothelial tumors as luminal subtype an
Published: October 17, 2024 Explor Target Antitumor Ther. 2024;5:1261–1270
1200 24 0
Open Access Systematic Review
Diagnostic and prognostic role of NLR in testicular cancer
Background: To summarize the results of available studies for investigating the role of neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio (NLR) in testicular cancer (tCa). Methods: The search was conducted on
Published: September 19, 2024 Explor Target Antitumor Ther. 2024;5:1177–1198
1124 26 1
Open Access Review
Emerging molecular therapies in the treatment of bladder cancer
Bladder cancer is a leading cancer type in men. The complexity of treatment in late-stage bladder cancer after systemic spread through the lymphatic system highlights the importance of modulating di
Published: August 29, 2024 Explor Target Antitumor Ther. 2024;5:1135–1154
1516 35 0
Open Access Commentary
The rapidly changing treatment landscape of first-line advanced urothelial cancer (aUC) or metastatic urothelial cancer (mUC)
The landscape of treatment for first-line therapy in advanced urothelial cancer (aUC) and metastatic urothelial cancer (mUC) has rapidly changed in the last year alone. Maintenance avelumab remains
Published: July 29, 2024 Explor Target Antitumor Ther. 2024;5:971–980
1368 50 0
Open Access Review
Landscape of targeted therapies for advanced urothelial carcinoma
Bladder cancer (BC) is the tenth most common malignancy globally. Urothelial carcinoma (UC) is a major type of BC, and advanced UC (aUC) is associated with poor clinical outcomes and limited surviva
Published: June 21, 2024 Explor Target Antitumor Ther. 2024;5:641–677
1710 38 0