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Oncotarget

Oncotarget (a primarily oncology-focused, peer-reviewed, open access, biweekly journal) aims to maximize research impact through insightful peer-review; eliminate borders between specialties by linking different fields of oncology, cancer research and biomedical sciences; and foster application of basic and clinical science.

Its scope is unique. The term "oncotarget" encompasses all molecules, pathways, cellular functions, cell types, and even tissues that can be viewed as targets relevant to cancer as well as other diseases. The term was introduced in the inaugural Editorial, Introducing OncoTarget.

From January 1, 2021 Oncotarget is a biweekly journal that is published on Tuesday.

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Free access to organized Oncotarget publications can be used as a resource for readers in the medical science community with the curiosity to learn about a collection of studies.

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Oncotarget: The role of EGFR mutations in predicting recurrence in lung adenocarcinoma

Volume 11, Issue 22 of @Oncotarget reported that while lobectomy can improve mortality in this group, about 30 55% of patients will experience disease recurrence.

The increased investigation into the factors affecting recurrence, particularly tumor molecular genetics such as EGFR mutations, is needed.

These authors conducted a single-center retrospective study of 282 patients with early or locally advanced lung adenocarcinoma, with or without EGFR mutations, who underwent definitive therapy.

Oncotarget: Correction of NSE concentration improves diagnostic accuracy in lung cancer

Oncotarget Volume 11, Issue 27 published "Correction of the NSE concentration in hemolyzed serum samples improves its diagnostic accuracy in small-cell lung cancer" by Genet et al. which reported that this study aimed to develop a hemolysis correction equation and evaluate its role in small-cell lung cancer (SCLC) diagnostics.

A hemolysis correction equation was obtained by analyzing the relationship between the measured Neuron-specific enolase (NSE) concentration and the degree of hemolysis.

Overall survival in patients with lung adenocarcinoma harboring "niche" mutations: an observational study

The cover for issue 5 of Oncotarget features Figure 2, "Survival curves in the KRAS, EGFR, and niche mutations cohorts," by Aramini, et al.

Mutations were observed in all genes studied, except c-MET, DDR2, MAP2K1, and RET.

The multivariable analysis showed that:

Niche mutations had higher mortality than EGFR mutations

KRAS mutations had higher mortality than EGFR mutations, and

Niche mutations presented similar mortality to KRAS mutations.

Niche mutations exhibited an increased risk of... continue reading >>