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Biochimica Et Biophysica Acta-reviews On Cancer

Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Reviews on Cancer covers the biology and biochemistry of cancer, with emphasis on oncogenes and tumor suppressor genes, cell cycle control signalling, carcinogenesis mechanisms, cell transformation, immunologic control mechanisms, genetics of human cancer, control of cell proliferation, developmental control, and rational anti-tumor drug design. The journal publishes critical invited reviews on new developments in cancer investigation at the molecular level.

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Subject Oncology
Impact Factor 8.3
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 0304-419X
eISSN 1879-2561
Invitation Only Yes
Cost Range Open access APC: USD 4,820 excluding taxes; subscription publication: no publication fee charged to authors.

Submission Instructions

Biochimica Et Biophysica Acta-reviews On Cancer is an invitation-only journal. Submissions are accepted by invitation from the editorial board only. The following article types are accepted:

Mini-Reviews

Cover Letter A cover letter should be included. The cover letter should briefly describe the three most significant research papers in the review area published by the authors’ research group.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 100 words. Abstract structure is not specified.
Manuscript Mini-Reviews are usually 2,000 to 4,000 words excluding references and figure legends. Mini-Reviews should be a succinct, focused literature update that highlights, analyzes, and discusses recent important findings and includes the author’s viewpoint on the subject’s relation to the current state of the field. The manuscript must include 1 to 7 keywords in English, and review submissions must clearly define each author’s role and responsibility in preparing the review.
References Mini-Reviews may include up to 50 references. References must be cited by number in square brackets in the order of appearance. References in Mini-Reviews should include titles.
Figures & Tables Mini-Reviews must include one to three figures or illustrations. Figures must be supplied as separate files and tables are not explicitly assigned a placement method. Tables must be editable text with captions and consecutive numbering, and figures must be separately uploaded, cited in the text, consecutively numbered, and accompanied by captions.
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Full Reviews

Cover Letter Cover letter should be included. Cover letter should briefly describe the three most significant papers in the review area published by the authors' research group and clearly define each author's role and responsibility in preparing the review.
Abstract Abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 150 words. Abstract structure type is not specified.
Manuscript Full Review manuscripts are usually 6,000 to 10,000 words excluding references and figure legends. Manuscript should provide a comprehensive, thorough, and critical analysis of a topic of broad interest, accommodate different points of view, stand out from recently published reviews on the same theme, and use clearly defined numbered sections. Manuscript must include 1 to 7 English keywords and separate highlights consisting of 3 to 5 bullet points with a maximum of 85 characters each.
References Full Reviews may include up to 100 references. References must be cited by number in square brackets. References must be numbered in order of appearance, include titles, and use LTWA journal abbreviations.
Figures & Tables Full Reviews must include at least three figures or illustrations. Figures must be uploaded as separate files, while table placement is not explicitly stated. Tables must be editable text with captions and figures must each have a caption.
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Reviews

Cover Letter A cover letter should be included. The cover letter should briefly describe the three most significant research papers relevant to the review area that were published by the authors’ research group.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 150 words. Abstract structure is not specified.
Manuscript Full Review manuscripts are usually 6,000 to 10,000 words excluding references and figure legends. Articles must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections, with subsections numbered in formats such as 1.1 and 1.1.1. The submission must include 1 to 7 English keywords, separate highlights consisting of 3 to 5 bullet points of up to 85 characters each, and a clear definition of each author's role and responsibility in preparing the review.
References Full Reviews may include up to 100 references. References must be cited in the text using numbers in square brackets. References must be numbered in order of appearance, include titles, and use LTWA abbreviations for journal names.
Figures & Tables Full Reviews must include at least three figures or illustrations. Figures must be uploaded as separate files, while table placement is not explicitly specified. Tables must be editable text with captions and consecutive numbering, and figures must be consecutively numbered, cited in the text, and accompanied by captions explaining symbols and abbreviations.
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Recent Publications

Targeting the Polycomb repressive complexes in hepatocellular carcinoma: A comprehensive and updated analysis of mechanistic insights and clinical application

Zihan Liu, Di Wu, Xueqin Zhao, Houliang Deng, Xiaowen Guan

10.1016/j.bbcan.2026.189589
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Targeting mitochondria in triple-negative breast cancer: Emerging therapeutic and drug development strategies

Ziyue Yuan, Dan Mu, Xiya Chen, Qianqian Yang, Jin Zhang, Lan Zhang

10.1016/j.bbcan.2026.189591
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Emerging advantages of nano delivery systems in enhancing CAR-T/CRISPR-Cas9 mediated cancer therapeutics

Vikas Kumar Sahu, Purbasha Das, Subhasree Roy Choudhury, Surajit Karmakar

10.1016/j.bbcan.2026.189592
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Metabolites in the tumor microenvironment: Key drivers of immune cell fate and function as therapeutic targets in cancer

Xiao-Ping Zhao, Chu-Tian Mai, Yi-Lin Zhao, Xin-Yi Zhou, Nian-Hong Lai, Xiao-Jun Zhang, Xing-Xing Fan

10.1016/j.bbcan.2026.189590
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Multifaceted role of RSPO2: Epigenetics, immunoregulatory, and therapeutic insights in colorectal cancer

Ankit Srivastava, Nidhi Tyagi, Mubashra, Akansha Shukla, Sameer Srivastava

10.1016/j.bbcan.2026.189594
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

9 days from submission to first decision; 71 days from submission to decision after review; 132 days from submission to acceptance; 3 days from acceptance to first online publication.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter should include a brief description of the three most significant research papers relevant to the review area that are published by the authors’ research group.

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What are the publication costs?

Open access APC: USD 4,820 excluding taxes. Subscription publication has no publication fee charged to authors.

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Research Topics

Cancer, Hypoxia, and Metabolism Epigenetics and DNA Methylation Cancer-related Molecular Pathways Cancer Cells and Metastasis Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies RNA modifications and cancer Human auditory perception and evaluation Cancer Genomics and Diagnostics Cancer Immunotherapy and Biomarkers Ubiquitin and proteasome pathways Educational Robotics and Engineering Immunotherapy and Immune Responses MicroRNA in disease regulation Immune cells in cancer Immune Cell Function and Interaction Cancer-related gene regulation Pancreatic and Hepatic Oncology Research Microtubule and mitosis dynamics Cancer-related molecular mechanisms research DNA Repair Mechanisms Cancer Research and Treatments Monoclonal and Polyclonal Antibodies Research RNA Research and Splicing Cancer Mechanisms and Therapy Extracellular vesicles in disease

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