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A phase 2 trial of a personalized vaccine made from patient tumor tissue showed improved survival rates compared to standard care alone. The vaccine, HSPPC-96, triggered an immune response to kill remaining tumor cells after surgery.
Arthur L. Day, M.D., professor of neurosurgery at UTHealth, received the Founders' Laurel Award for his exceptional service and meritorious accomplishments in medical education. He is recognized internationally for his expertise in cerebrovascular and skull base neurosurgery, particularly in treating pituitary tumors.
Researchers at McGill University Health Centre propose a new model for the development of ETMR/ETANTR, a deadly type of brain tumour found only in children under four. They identify DNMT3B as a potential target for therapies to combat the disease.
Researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine found that erlotinib, a drug approved to treat lung cancer, substantially shrunk chordoma tumors in mice. The study offers new hope for chordoma patients who have exhausted traditional treatments and have limited financial incentives for pharmaceutical companies to develop new drugs.
A team of researchers has discovered a mechanism that boosts the immune system and reduces brain tumor growth, paving the way for new treatment options. The study identified a commercially available drug, amphotericin B, as a potential novel treatment for patients with glioblastoma, a frequently lethal form of brain cancer.
Researchers found that PKM2 controls mitosis, allowing cancer cells to safely divide and promoting brain tumor growth. Depleting PKM2 led to programmed cell death in tumor cells.
Researchers at CNIO discovered blocking Cdh1 protein prevents cellular proliferation in rapidly dividing cells. This could lead to new therapies targeting cancer.
Researchers found that hyperthermia treatment completely destroyed the blood-brain barrier surrounding tumors, allowing chemotherapy drugs to target and kill cancer cells. Additionally, hyperthermia combined with radiotherapy showed synergistic benefits in treating brain gliomas.
Javad Nazarian, a Children's Research Institute researcher, has received a $99,979 grant to study pediatric diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) using proteomics and RNA sequencing. The goal is to understand the molecular biology of this lethal childhood cancer.
Researchers developed a new immunotherapy approach that successfully treated glioblastoma, a fatal brain tumor, by stimulating the immune system and inducing tumor rejection. The treatment, combining intra-tumoral Interleukin-12 with CTLA-4 blockade, achieved a success rate of up to 80% in preclinical trials.
A Phase I clinical trial found that eight out of 16 patients with glioblastoma multiforme survived longer than five years, with median overall survival at 38.4 months. The treatment used an ICT-107 vaccine to alert the immune system to cancer cells and activate a tumor-killing response.
Researchers have discovered a new method of delivering chemotherapy drugs directly to brain tumours using a polymer originally designed to mend broken bones. The therapy has shown promising results, reducing toxic side effects and potentially leading to more effective treatment and prolonged patient survival.
Researchers used advanced imaging techniques to determine which patients with glioblastoma would benefit from anti-angiogenic drugs. Persistent improvement in vessel perfusion and oxygen delivery was found to be associated with longer survival rates among patients.
Researchers discovered that doxycycline-induced neural stem cells exhibit increased proliferative activity and inhibitory differentiation similar to tumor stem cells. This suggests a possible link between neural stem cells and the origin of brain tumor stem cells.
Researchers Dr. Joan Seoane and Dr. Eduard Batlle from Barcelona have been recognized for their outstanding contributions to cancer research, with a focus on brain cancer and colorectal tumors. Their work aims to identify tumor stem cells and develop new therapeutic strategies to block metastasis.
A clinical trial suggests that combining radiotherapy with an anti-cancer drug called APG101 blocks a cell-signalling pathway crucial for glioblastoma development. The treatment showed promising results, with patients receiving the combination therapy living longer than those treated with radiotherapy alone.
Researchers developed a new method to treat medulloblastoma by disrupting cancer stem cells, halting their ability to proliferate. The approach shows promise in preventing tumor progression and overcoming resistance to therapy, offering hope for patients with this highly malignant cancer.
Johns Hopkins researchers have discovered a repurposed FDA-approved drug that can halt the growth of and eliminate brain tumor cells from adult human patients. The treatment targets a specific mutation in the IDH1 gene, which is found in 70-80% of lower-grade gliomas.
A study of 70 pediatric patients treated with proton therapy found high local control rates (83%) and overall survival (95%), with subtotal resection correlated to decreased cognitive and endocrine outcomes. Few patients developed growth hormone deficiency, hypothyroidism or hearing loss.
Researchers developed algorithm to improve tumor segmentation in medical images, reducing errors and devastating consequences.
Johns Hopkins researchers reveal how Merlin, a protein involved in tumor suppression, acts as a 'matchmaker' to control tissue growth. By arranging interactions between proteins, Merlin helps prevent cancerous tumors from forming.
A study published in Neurosurgery found that bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) increases the risk of benign tumors, particularly those affecting the nervous system. In contrast, BMP has no association with an increased risk of malignant cancers.
Researchers have developed a new laser-based technology that can distinguish between cancerous and healthy brain tissue in real-time during surgery. This could lead to better outcomes and longer survival rates for patients with glioblastoma multiforme, the most deadly type of brain tumor.
Researchers have developed a new imaging technology, SRS microscopy, that allows surgeons to distinguish between brain tissue and tumors at a microscopic level. This technique can guide surgeons in the operating room and potentially improve surgical outcomes for patients with glioblastoma multiforme.
Researchers at University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center discovered that an inflammatory protein converts glioblastoma cells into their most aggressive form, leading to radiation resistance and reducing treatment effectiveness. Blocking the inflammatory response may improve outcomes for patients.
A team of researchers led by WPI's Gregory Fischer will test a new minimally invasive approach to treating brain tumors using a robot designed to work within an MRI scanner. The system promises to accurately destroy malignant tissue while leaving surrounding tissue unaffected, offering a significant improvement over current treatments.
Researchers found NY-ESO-1 protein in nearly all high-grade meningiomas, a potential new target for therapies. The protein is already being tested in a clinical trial at the National Cancer Institute.
A new MRI technique, Vessel Architectural Imaging, can identify patients with aggressive brain cancer who are most likely to benefit from treatment. The technique allows for personalized medicine and quicker initiation of alternative treatments.
A new MR analysis technique called vessel architectural imaging (VAI) can identify changes in brain tumor blood vessels within days of anti-angiogenesis therapy initiation. VAI has shown that 10 out of 30 patients with recurrent glioblastoma responded to the treatment, surviving six months longer than non-responders.
A randomized phase II trial is investigating a personalized vaccine made from a patient's own brain tumor, combined with Avastin, for treating recurrent glioblastoma multiforme. The trial aims to extend survival and slow tumor progression, offering new hope for patients with limited treatment options.
Researchers develop bioengineered peptide to distinguish tumors from healthy tissue, demonstrating promising results in imaging medulloblastomas in lab mice. The new approach offers real-time imaging and potential for targeted drug delivery to cranial tumors.
Researchers found that IL-17 signaling in tumor-infiltrating T cells encourages resistance to VEGF-blockade in mouse models. Inhibiting IL-17 with monoclonal antibodies may improve clinical efficacy of VEGF-targeting drugs, a potential new strategy for cancer therapy.
Dr. Lu Zhou has been awarded the Children's Tumor Foundation Young Investigator Award to develop therapies based on existing drugs for NF tumours, aiming to improve quality of life and survival rates for children with this condition.
Researchers developed digital PCR technology to detect IDH1 mutation in CSF of patients with brain tumors, improving treatment choice and patient care. The technique has potential for noninvasive biomarker identification and personalized medicine.
A laboratory study shows that a nanotechnology drug called SapC-DOPS crosses the blood-brain barrier and targets brain-tumor cells, retarding growth of tumor blood vessels. The agent also sensitizes hypoxic cells to killing, supporting further development as a novel treatment for glioblastoma.
Researchers at Yale University found that a human metastatic tumor can arise when a leukocyte and a cancer cell fuse to form a genetic hybrid, potentially explaining how cancer cells travel to distant organs. The study's findings provide the first evidence of such a phenomenon in humans and could lead to new therapy targets.
A cancer doctor turned to immunotherapy after his Great Dane's lung cancer diagnosis. The treatment, using an engineered vaccine, significantly prolonged the dog's life and has sparked interest in testing on human brain cancer patients.
Researchers found that brain tumor cells with intact IDH gene produce a key enzyme BCAT1, which boosts cell proliferation. Blocking BCAT1 reduced tumor aggressiveness and released neurotransmitter glutamate. The study suggests using BCAT1 as a therapeutic target for glioblastoma treatment.
Researchers have discovered how and why an anti-cancer therapy stops working when tumor cells become starved of oxygen. This new understanding could lead to the development of more effective therapies for cancer treatment.
A new molecular imaging technique, F-18 FET, has been shown to be highly effective in detecting and differentiating brain lesions in children, with an accuracy rate of 94%. This study improves the clinical management of pediatric brain cancer patients by providing more accurate information about tumor progression and treatment.
A clinical trial found that adding bevacizumab to standard treatment for glioblastoma did not improve overall survival or progression-free survival. However, patients in the bevacizumab arm experienced a greater decline in cognitive function and symptom burden compared to those on placebo.
Researchers at Lund University have developed a vaccine-based treatment that stimulates the immune system to fight brain tumors, with promising results in animal experiments. The treatment has shown significant effectiveness in curing rats of their brain tumors.
In a large, international randomized trial, initial radiotherapy was compared to temozolomide chemotherapy. No significant difference in progression-free survival was observed between the two treatment strategies, with radiotherapy numerically favored. Molecular tumor characterization may allow personalized treatment approaches.
Researchers discovered that targeting CTLA-4 and OX-40 proteins on regulatory T cells can help eliminate cancer cells. Mice treated with antibodies against these proteins had smaller tumors and improved survival, including clearance of brain metastases.
A modified poliovirus is infecting and killing glioblastoma brain tumor cells with encouraging results in an ongoing phase 1 study, researchers report. The virus-based therapy, known as PVSRIPO, triggers the immune system to attack infected tumor cells.
Researchers developed a mouse model to study MPNST, identifying genes FOXR2 and NF1/PTEN pathways involved in its development. The study aims to repurpose existing therapeutics for MPNST treatment and explore new targeting strategies.
Researchers at Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry have discovered how the loss of a tumour suppressing protein leads to abnormal cell division in the brain and nervous system. The study's findings may lead to new drug-based therapies to reduce or negate the need for multiple surgeries or radiotherapies.
Researchers at the Salk Institute have identified TR4 as a protein that drives the formation of pituitary tumors in Cushing's disease, which could lead to a new therapeutic approach for this potentially life-threatening disorder. The study found that targeting this pathway could benefit treatment of CD.
Researchers at Lund University have discovered that exosome molecular profiles reflect the aggressiveness of brain tumours, offering a new approach for diagnosis and treatment. The study's findings suggest that exosomes could serve as biomarkers to guide patient care and monitor treatment response.
A gene sequencing project has identified mutations responsible for more than half of a subtype of childhood brain tumor that takes a high toll on patients. The study found that the tumors are susceptible to drugs already in development, offering new hope for treatment.
Researchers explore the potential of EVs as biomarkers, delivery vehicles, and immune modulatory tools for brain cancer diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment. Extracellular vesicles may provide a way for tumor cells to alter the microenvironment, enabling growth and spread while evading immune responses.
Researchers developed a quick and simple fMRI task to localize critical brain areas governing speech and other functions. The new protocol accurately localized the anterior and posterior language areas of the brain in about 90% of subjects, including patients undergoing surgery for epilepsy or tumors.
A new MRI-guided laser treatment has been found to be safe and effective in treating recurrent glioblastoma, a type of brain tumor. The procedure uses a minimally invasive approach to destroy tumors, with nine out of ten patients showing improved response and survival rates.
Researchers at Henry Ford Hospital have discovered a novel approach for treating malignant brain tumors using microvesicles generated from mesenchymal bone marrow cells. The treatment significantly reduced tumor volume in living lab rats, suggesting a potential new therapy for glioma, a common and aggressive type of brain cancer.
Researchers at Penn Medicine developed a personalized brain mapping technique using diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) to preserve language, visual, and motor functions during brain tumor surgeries. This technique improved accuracy and extended survival in some cases, with a median survival time of 21.2 months.
Researchers found that blocking substance P binding to its receptor NK1 with the anti-nausea drug Emend halted brain tumor growth and caused cell death in tumor cells. This breakthrough offers new opportunities for studying possible brain tumor treatments.
Researchers found a high prevalence of low T3 syndrome before and after surgery, associated with unfavorable clinical outcomes and depressive symptoms. Perioperative low T3 syndrome was linked to a five-fold increased risk of poor outcome.
Johns Hopkins researchers have discovered that mesenchymal stem cells derived from human adipose tissue can seek out and destroy glioblastoma cancer cells in the brain. This innovative approach may provide a new tool for accessing difficult-to-reach areas of the brain where cancer cells proliferate.
Researchers from Plymouth University have identified the role of Merlin in regulating axon integrity, a key factor in peripheral neuropathy. This discovery could lead to effective drug therapies for patients with neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2) suffering from peripheral neuropathy.
Researchers identified placental growth factor (PlGF) as crucial for medulloblastoma growth and spread. Blocking this pathway led to regression of all four molecular subtypes in mouse models.