Science Explorer Back to mapMap

Melanoma and MAPK Pathways

Melanoma and MAPK Pathways is a research topic within Molecular Biology. Science Explorer counts 20k research works in it since 1950. 10.3% of them reached the world's top 10% most cited for their field and year.

This cluster of papers focuses on the mammalian MAP kinase signaling pathways, particularly their role in cancer, with a specific emphasis on melanoma. It covers the genetic mutations, targeted therapies, resistance mechanisms, and the impact of MAP kinase pathways on cell proliferation and immune response.

  • MAP Kinase
  • BRAF gene
  • Melanoma
  • Signal Transduction
  • ERK pathway
  • Cancer Therapy
  • MEK Inhibition
  • Cell Proliferation
  • Oncogenic Mutations
  • Immune Response
Research works
20k
fractional, since 1950
In the world top 10%
2k
per year above
Top-10% rate
10.3%
share of its works in the world top 10%
Growth, 2018-21 → 2022-25
+6%
the tick is no change
Largest producer
United States
39% of the 10 largest, 2022-now
Drawing this view