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Submission Instructions
Recent Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Research Topics
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Cellular Oncology publishes cutting-edge research from biomedical and clinical disciplines involved in basic and translational cancer research on the cell and tissue level. It provides a platform for molecular biologists, geneticists, technical developers, pathologists, medical oncologists, and other clinicians involved in managing cancer patients, and addresses the conversion of cell biology to clinical applications. The journal is online-only.
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Cellular Oncology accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.
Research
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract is required. Abstract must be 150 to 250 words long. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must include the headings Purpose, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.
Manuscript
Research articles have no restrictions on text length. Manuscript must include a Data Availability Statement. Manuscript must include 4 to 6 keywords, document any use of a large language model in the Methods section or suitable alternative, and include relevant declarations under the heading "Statements and Declarations" including a disclosure statement.
References
References to journal articles must include author names, article title, abbreviated journal title, volume, page range, and year in parentheses, and DOI information should be included where possible.
Figures & Tables
Research articles have no restrictions on the number of figures. Figures should be submitted within the body of the text, with large figures submitted separately only if file size causes upload problems. Tables and figures must be numbered in Arabic numerals and cited in consecutive numerical order, each table and figure must have a caption, and figure captions must be included in the manuscript text file rather than in the figure file.
Reviews
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
A structured abstract is required. Abstract must be 150 to 250 words long. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must include the headings Purpose, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.
Manuscript
Reviews have no restrictions on text length. Review articles must include 4 to 6 keywords, a "Statements and Declarations" section, documentation of any large language model use in the Methods section or another suitable section, a statement identifying who had the idea for the article, who performed the literature search and data analysis, and who drafted or critically revised the work, and a disclosure statement.
References
Journal article references must list author names, article title, journal title abbreviation, volume, page range, and year in parentheses, with DOI included when applicable.
Figures & Tables
Reviews have no restrictions on the number of figures. Figures should be submitted within the body of the text, with large figures submitted separately only if manuscript file size causes upload problems. Tables and figures must be numbered with Arabic numerals and cited in the text in consecutive numerical order, each table must have a caption, and each figure must have a concise caption included in the manuscript text file rather than in the figure file.
Original Articles
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
A structured abstract is required. Abstract must be 150 to 250 words long. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must include the headings Purpose, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.
Manuscript
Manuscript must include 4 to 6 keywords, a Data Availability Statement, a disclosure statement, and a "Statements and Declarations" section that includes required declaration headings even if marked "Not applicable," and any use of a large language model must be documented in the Methods section or another suitable section if no Methods section is available.
References
References to journal articles must include author names, article title, journal title abbreviation, volume, page range, and year in parentheses, and DOI should be included where available.
Figures & Tables
Figures should be submitted within the body of the text, with large figures submitted separately only if file size causes upload problems. Tables and figures must be numbered with Arabic numerals and cited in consecutive numerical order, each table must have a caption, each figure must have a concise caption included in the manuscript text file rather than the figure file, and titles or captions must not appear within illustrations.
Brief Report
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract must be 150 to 250 words long. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must include the headings Purpose, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.
Manuscript
Brief Report must be limited to 1000 words, excluding table or figure legends and references. Brief Report must not include section headings such as Methods, Results, or Discussion. Manuscript must document any use of a large language model in the Methods section or in another suitable part of the manuscript if no Methods section is available, include 4 to 6 keywords, and contain relevant declarations under the heading 'Statements and Declarations.'
References
References to journal articles must include author names, article title, journal title abbreviation, volume, page range, and year in parentheses, with DOI included where applicable.
Figures & Tables
Brief Report may include 1 to 2 figures and a maximum of 1 table. Figures should be submitted within the body of the text, and large figures should be submitted separately only if manuscript file size causes upload problems. Figures and tables must be numbered with Arabic numerals, cited in consecutive numerical order in the text, and accompanied by concise captions, with figure captions included in the manuscript text file.
Correspondence
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript
Correspondence is limited to a maximum of 1000 words. Use of a large language model must be documented in a suitable part of the manuscript if one was used.
References
Correspondence is limited to 5 references. References to journal articles, books, book chapters, and online documents must follow the specified formats, and DOI and access dates must be included where applicable.
Figures & Tables
Figures should be submitted within the body of the text, with large figures submitted separately only if file size causes upload problems. Tables and figures must be numbered with Arabic numerals, cited in consecutive numerical order, and accompanied by captions.
Short Communications
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstract must be 150 to 250 words long. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must include the headings Purpose, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.
Manuscript
Manuscript must include 4 to 6 keywords, a "Statements and Declarations" section, and documentation of any large language model use in the Methods section or another suitable section if no Methods section is available.
References
References to journal articles must include author names, article title, journal title abbreviation, volume, page range, and year in parentheses, with DOI included where applicable.
Figures & Tables
Figures should be submitted within the body of the text, with large figures submitted separately only if file size causes upload problems. Tables and figures must be numbered in Arabic numerals and cited in consecutive numerical order, each table must have a caption, each figure must have a concise caption, and figure captions must be included in the manuscript text file rather than in the figure file.
Letters To The Editor
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract must be structured and 150 to 250 words long. Abstract must be 150 to 250 words long. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must include the sections Purpose, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.
Manuscript
Manuscript must include 4 to 6 keywords, a "Statements and Declarations" section, and disclosure of any use of a large language model in the Methods section or another suitable section if no Methods section is available.
References
References to journal articles must include author names, article title, journal title abbreviation, volume, page range, and year in parentheses, with DOI included for DOI-assigned articles where possible.
Figures & Tables
Figures should be submitted within the body of the text, with large figures submitted separately only if file size causes upload problems. Tables and figures must be numbered with Arabic numerals, cited in consecutive numerical order, and accompanied by captions, with figure captions included in the manuscript text file rather than in the figure files.
Recent Publications
COPB2 facilitates EDEM3-mediated mannose trimming to sustain ER homeostasis in ovarian cancer
Dong-Xue Li, Ni Yang, Lan-Yu Hua, Jun-Jie Wang, Dilinazi Abudujilile, Zhi-Gang Zhang, Peng-Feng Zhu, Ting-Yan Shi, Rong Zhang
10.1007/s13402-025-01089-y
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SOX4 mediates cancer-associated fibroblasts related radioresistance in hepatocellular carcinoma
Ke Jiang, Botian Huang, Shasha He, Meiyan Zhu, Xiao Zhao, Miaowen Liu, Zhenwei Peng, Yan Wang, Yong Chen
10.1007/s13402-025-01088-z
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METTL1-WDR4 promotes the migration and proliferation of gastric cancer through N7-methylguanosine
Jiaqi Wang, Kai Zhou, Tao He, Qihang Hu, Jianquan Liu, Pingang Li, Yan Shi, Jun Song, Peiwu Yu
10.1007/s13402-025-01094-1
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The m1A-SFRP2-NFAT/TOX axis governs T cell exhaustion in gastric cancer
Yifan Liu, Gege Liu, Xuanlin Wang, Xueru Zhang, Junlu Wu, Yaran Li, Yao Lu, Ce Shi, Feng Ye, Ruixin Sun
10.1007/s13402-025-01096-z
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Molecular stratification of prostate cancer through sensory perception-related multi-omics analysis reveals chemoresistant mechanisms
Shi Li, Ye Tian, Yu Sun, Tian Xu, Wei Wang
10.1007/s13402-025-01099-w
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to publish?
Articles are published online after receipt of the corrected proofs.
Reformat to Cellular Oncology using Livewrite PremiumIs a cover letter required?
A submission letter is referenced for reviewer suggestions and for mentioning unpublished material included in the manuscript.
Reformat to Cellular Oncology using Livewrite PremiumWhat are the publication costs?
The article processing charge is £2790.00 GBP / $4390.00 USD / €3390.00 EUR per accepted article, subject to VAT or local taxes where applicable.
Reformat to Cellular Oncology using Livewrite PremiumResearch Topics
Cancer Cells and Metastasis
Cancer, Hypoxia, and Metabolism
Ferroptosis and cancer prognosis
Cancer Immunotherapy and Biomarkers
Immune cells in cancer
MicroRNA in disease regulation
Cancer-related molecular mechanisms research
Epigenetics and DNA Methylation
Circular RNAs in diseases
Cancer-related Molecular Pathways
Wnt/β-catenin signaling in development and cancer
Immunotherapy and Immune Responses
RNA modifications and cancer
Cancer Research and Treatments
Cancer Genomics and Diagnostics
Cancer, Stress, Anesthesia, and Immune Response
Single-cell and spatial transcriptomics
Glycosylation and Glycoproteins Research
Extracellular vesicles in disease
Ubiquitin and proteasome pathways
Cancer, Lipids, and Metabolism
Glioma Diagnosis and Treatment
Microtubule and mitosis dynamics
Autophagy in Disease and Therapy
Histone Deacetylase Inhibitors Research