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ReviewClinical & translational oncology : official publication of the Federation of Spanish Oncology Societies and of the National Cancer Institute of Mexico2026

Genetic landscape of cancer: mechanisms, key genes, and therapeutic implications.

Arun Karnwal, Joydeep Dutta, Aqueel-Ur-Rehman, Abdel Rahman Mohammad Said Al-Tawaha, Natalia Nesterova

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Review in Clinical & translational oncology : official publication of the Federation of Spanish Oncology Societies and of the National Cancer Institute of Mexico, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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6 citing papers in PubMed.

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  6. Recent Advances in Anti-Cancer Drugs.International journal of molecular sciences · 2025
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

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5 authors.

Arun KarnwalDepartment of Microbiology, Graphic Era (Deemed to be University), Dehradun, Uttarakhand, 248002, India. arunkarnwal@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6514-5647
Joydeep DuttaDepartment of Zoology, School of Bioengineering and Biosciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab, 144411, India. jdutta08@gmail.com.
Aqueel-Ur-RehmanDepartment of Biotechnology, Graphic Era (Deemed to be University), Dehradun, Uttarakhand, 248002, India.
Abdel Rahman Mohammad Said Al-TawahaDepartment of Biological Sciences, Al Hussein Bin Talal University Ma'an, Ma'an, Jordan.
Natalia NesterovaNational University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine, Kyiv, Ukraine.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Cancer is a complex and heterogeneous disease driven by a multitude of genetic alterations, including mutations, chromosomal rearrangements, and epigenetic modifications. Advances in genomic technologies have significantly enhanced our understanding of the genetic landscape of cancer, enabling the identification of key oncogenes, tumor suppressor genes, and DNA repair mechanisms that influence tumor progression. This review examines the molecular mechanisms underlying cancer development, focusing on the roles of mutations in genes such as TP53, KRAS, and EGFR. Furthermore, it explores the implications of genomic instability, tumor microenvironment interactions, and the emergence of precision medicine in oncology. The integration of next-generation sequencing and bioinformatics has facilitated the discovery of novel therapeutic targets, paving the way for personalized treatment strategies. Despite these advancements, challenges remain, including treatment resistance, tumor heterogeneity, and ethical considerations in genetic research. Addressing these complexities requires a multidisciplinary approach that combines molecular biology, bioinformatics, and clinical research. This review synthesizes current knowledge on cancer genetics, highlighting its importance in developing targeted therapies and enhancing patient outcomes.

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NeoplasmsHumansMutationPrecision MedicineTumor MicroenvironmentEpigenetic modificationsGenomic instabilityOncogenic mutationsPrecision oncologyTargeted therapy resistanceTumor microenvironment

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