Clinical course and progression-free survival of adult intracranial and spinal ependymoma patients.

abstract：:Protein kinase C alpha (PKC-alpha) is a cytoplasmic serine threonine kinase involved in regulating cell differentiation and proliferation. Aprinocarsen is an antisense oligonucleotide against PKC-alpha that reduces PKC-alphain human cell lines and inhibits a human glioblastoma tumor cell line in athymic mice. In this ...

journal_title：Neuro-oncology

authors： Grossman SA,Alavi JB,Supko JG,Carson KA,Priet R,Dorr FA,Grundy JS,Holmlund JT

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An increase in the incidence of CNS tumors has been observed in many countries in the last decades. The reality of this trend has been much debated, as it has happened during a period when computer-assisted tomography and MRI have dramatically improved the detection of these tumors. The Gironde CNS Tumor Registry prov...

journal_title：Neuro-oncology

authors： Baldi I,Gruber A,Alioum A,Berteaud E,Lebailly P,Huchet A,Tourdias T,Kantor G,Maire JP,Vital A,Loiseau H,Gironde TSNC Registry Group.

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Antiangiogenic therapy is associated with increased radiographic responses in glioblastomas, but tumors invariably recur. Because tumor-associated macrophages have been shown to mediate escape from antiangiogenic therapy in preclinical models, we examined the role of macrophages in patients with recurrent glioblastoma...

journal_title：Neuro-oncology

authors： Lu-Emerson C,Snuderl M,Kirkpatrick ND,Goveia J,Davidson C,Huang Y,Riedemann L,Taylor J,Ivy P,Duda DG,Ancukiewicz M,Plotkin SR,Chi AS,Gerstner ER,Eichler AF,Dietrich J,Stemmer-Rachamimov AO,Batchelor TT,Jain RK

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cognitive dysfunction is common among patients with brain tumors and can be associated with the disease and treatment with radiotherapy and chemotherapy. However, little is known about genetic risk factors that may moderate the vulnerability for developing cognitive dysfunction. In this study, we examined th...

journal_title：Neuro-oncology

authors： Correa DD,Satagopan J,Cheung K,Arora AK,Kryza-Lacombe M,Xu Y,Karimi S,Lyo J,DeAngelis LM,Orlow I

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Glioma is the most common adult primary brain tumor. Its most malignant form, glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), is almost invariably fatal, due in part to the intrinsic resistance of GBM to radiation- and chemotherapy-induced apoptosis. We analyzed B-cell leukemia-2 (Bcl-2) anti-apoptotic proteins in GBM and found myeloi...

journal_title：Neuro-oncology

authors： Day BW,Stringer BW,Spanevello MD,Charmsaz S,Jamieson PR,Ensbey KS,Carter JC,Cox JM,Ellis VJ,Brown CL,Walker DG,Inglis PL,Allan S,Reynolds BA,Lickliter JD,Boyd AW

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tumor treating fields (TTFields) are low-intensity electric fields alternating at an intermediate frequency (200kHz), which have been demonstrated to block cell division and interfere with organelle assembly. This novel treatment modality has shown promise in a variety of tumor types. It has been evaluated in randomiz...

journal_title：Neuro-oncology

authors： Hottinger AF,Pacheco P,Stupp R

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Primary central nervous system tumors (PCNST) among adolescents and young adults (AYA, 15-39 y) have rarely been reported. We present a nationwide report of PCNST histologically confirmed in the French AYA population between 2008 and 2013. METHODS:Patients were identified through the French Brain Tumor Data...

journal_title：Neuro-oncology

authors： Ng S,Zouaoui S,Bessaoud F,Rigau V,Roux A,Darlix A,Bauchet F,Mathieu-Daudé H,Trétarre B,Figarella-Branger D,Pallud J,Frappaz D,Roujeau T,Bauchet L

更新日期：2020-06-09 00:00:00

abstract：:The Atlas of Cancer Mortality in the United States, 1950-94 (Devesa et al.) published in 1999 by the National Institutes of Health suggests that there are elevated rates of brain and other nervous system cancer in the northwestern, north central, and southeastern parts of the country. Being descriptive in nature, the ...

journal_title：Neuro-oncology

authors： Fang Z,Kulldorff M,Gregorio DI

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We examined DNA damage responses and repair in four human glioma cell lines (A7, U87, T98G, and U373) and normal human astrocytes (NHAs) after clinically relevant radiation doses to establish whether we could identify differences among them that might suggest new approaches to selective radiosensitization. We used pho...

journal_title：Neuro-oncology

authors： Short SC,Martindale C,Bourne S,Brand G,Woodcock M,Johnston P

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:More than 90% of patients with diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) will die within 2 years of diagnosis. Patients deteriorate rapidly during the disease course, which severely impairs their quality of life. To date, no specific research on this clinically important subject has been conducted. This study ...

journal_title：Neuro-oncology

authors： Veldhuijzen van Zanten SE,van Meerwijk CL,Jansen MH,Twisk JW,Anderson AK,Coombes L,Breen M,Hargrave OJ,Hemsley J,Craig F,Cruz O,Kaspers GJ,van Vuurden DG,Hargrave DR,SIOPE DIPG Network.

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Functional diffusion mapping (fDM) has shown promise as a sensitive imaging biomarker for predicting survival in initial studies consisting of a small number of patients, mixed tumor grades, and before routine use of anti-angiogenic therapy. The current study tested whether fDM performed before and after radiochemothe...

journal_title：Neuro-oncology

authors： Ellingson BM,Cloughesy TF,Zaw T,Lai A,Nghiemphu PL,Harris R,Lalezari S,Wagle N,Naeini KM,Carrillo J,Liau LM,Pope WB

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study estimated the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) of imatinib with irradiation in children with newly diagnosed brainstem gliomas, and those with recurrent malignant intracranial gliomas, stratified according to use of enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drugs (EIACDs). In the brainstem glioma stratum, imatinib was ini...

journal_title：Neuro-oncology

authors： Pollack IF,Jakacki RI,Blaney SM,Hancock ML,Kieran MW,Phillips P,Kun LE,Friedman H,Packer R,Banerjee A,Geyer JR,Goldman S,Poussaint TY,Krasin MJ,Wang Y,Hayes M,Murgo A,Weiner S,Boyett JM

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Young age is a favorable prognostic factor for patients with glioblastoma multiforme (GBM). We reviewed the outcomes and molecular tumor characteristics of adolescent and young adult patients with GBM treated in 2 Austrian centers. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Data on patients with histologically proven primary GBM...

journal_title：Neuro-oncology

authors： Leibetseder A,Ackerl M,Flechl B,Wöhrer A,Widhalm G,Dieckmann K,Kreinecker SS,Pichler J,Hainfellner J,Preusser M,Marosi C

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study aimed to evaluate the prognostic significance of co-polsomy of chromosome 1q and 19p in 1p/19q codeleted oligodendroglial tumors (ODGs). METHODS:In a series of 148 ODGs with 1p/19q deletion, co-polysomy of 1q and 19p was detected by fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH). Log-rank analysis and...

journal_title：Neuro-oncology

authors： Ren X,Jiang H,Cui X,Cui Y,Ma J,Jiang Z,Sui D,Lin S

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Effective treatment of glioblastoma (GBM) remains a formidable challenge. Survival rates remain poor despite decades of clinical trials of conventional and novel, biologically targeted therapeutics. There is considerable evidence that most of these therapeutics do not reach their targets in the brain when administered...

journal_title：Neuro-oncology

authors： Vogelbaum MA,Aghi MK

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Paragangliomas are rare tumors of the paraganglia composed of specialized neural crest cells arising in association with sympathetic ganglia. Here we report a case of progressive, metastatic paraganglioma (glomus jugulare tumor) responsive to single agent gemcitabine. In addition, a brief review of chemotherapy for pa...

journal_title：Neuro-oncology

authors： Pipas JM,Krywicki RF

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vestibular schwannomas (VS) arising sporadically or in patients with neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2) consistently lack expression of Merlin, a tumor suppressor. Conventional treatment options include surgery and radiotherapy but there is no validated medical option. Recent evidence suggests that Merlin deficiency may r...

journal_title：Neuro-oncology

authors： Ammoun S,Cunliffe CH,Allen JC,Chiriboga L,Giancotti FG,Zagzag D,Hanemann CO,Karajannis MA

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Resection of motor pathway gliomas requires the intraoperative recognition of essential cortical-subcortical motor structures. The degree of involvement of motor structures is variable, and increases as result of treatments patients are submitted to. Intraoperative neurophysiology offers various stimulation ...

journal_title：Neuro-oncology

authors： Bello L,Riva M,Fava E,Ferpozzi V,Castellano A,Raneri F,Pessina F,Bizzi A,Falini A,Cerri G

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To examine the efficacy of valproic acid (VPA) given either with or without levetiracetam (LEV) on seizure control and on survival in patients with glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) treated with chemoradiation. METHODS:A retrospective analysis was performed on 291 patients with GBM. The efficacies of VPA and LE...

journal_title：Neuro-oncology

authors： Kerkhof M,Dielemans JC,van Breemen MS,Zwinkels H,Walchenbach R,Taphoorn MJ,Vecht CJ

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background Nuclear factor IA (NFIA), a transcription factor and essential regulator in embryonic glial development, is highly expressed in human glioblastoma (GBM) compared with normal brain, but its contribution to GBM and cancer pathogenesis is unknown. Here we demonstrate a novel role for NFIA in promoting growth a...

journal_title：Neuro-oncology

authors： Lee JS,Xiao J,Patel P,Schade J,Wang J,Deneen B,Erdreich-Epstein A,Song HR

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ofranergene obadenovec (VB-111) is an anticancer viral therapy that demonstrated in a phase II study a survival benefit for patients with recurrent glioblastoma (rGBM) who were primed with VB-111 monotherapy that was continued after progression with concomitant bevacizumab. METHODS:This pivotal phase III ra...

journal_title：Neuro-oncology

authors： Cloughesy TF,Brenner A,de Groot JF,Butowski NA,Zach L,Campian JL,Ellingson BM,Freedman LS,Cohen YC,Lowenton-Spier N,Rachmilewitz Minei T,Fain Shmueli S,GLOBE Study Investigators.,Wen PY

更新日期：2020-05-15 00:00:00

abstract：:We have previously demonstrated that chordomas express activated platelet-derived growth factor receptor (PDGFRB) and that treatment with imatinib, which is capable of switching off the activation of various receptor tyrosine kinases (RTKs) including PDGFRB, benefits a number of patients. The aim of this study was to ...

journal_title：Neuro-oncology

authors： Tamborini E,Virdis E,Negri T,Orsenigo M,Brich S,Conca E,Gronchi A,Stacchiotti S,Manenti G,Casali PG,Pierotti MA,Pilotti S

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Histone deacetylase inhibitors that increase histone acetylation on transformed cells are being investigated as unique anticancer drugs. The aim of this investigation was to evaluate an antiproliferative activity of the histone deacetylase inhibitors sodium butyrate (NaBT) and trichostatin A on 5 glioma cell lines, T9...

journal_title：Neuro-oncology

authors： Kamitani H,Taniura S,Watanabe K,Sakamoto M,Watanabe T,Eling T

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The signaling pathways that underlie the pathogenesis of pediatric gliomas are poorly understood. We characterized the PI3K/Akt/mTOR pathway in pediatric gliomas of all grades. Using immunohistochemistry, we assessed activation of the PI3K/Akt/mTOR pathway by evaluating the downstream signaling molecules phospho(p)-S6...

journal_title：Neuro-oncology

authors： Mueller S,Phillips J,Onar-Thomas A,Romero E,Zheng S,Wiencke JK,McBride SM,Cowdrey C,Prados MD,Weiss WA,Berger MS,Gupta N,Haas-Kogan DA

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with the most common and aggressive form of high-grade glioma, glioblastoma multiforme, have poor prognosis and few treatment options. In 2 immunocompetent mouse brain tumor models (CT26-BALB/c and Tu-2449-B6C3F1), we showed that a nonlytic retroviral replicating vector (Toca 511) stably delivers an optimized...

journal_title：Neuro-oncology

authors： Ostertag D,Amundson KK,Lopez Espinoza F,Martin B,Buckley T,Galvão da Silva AP,Lin AH,Valenta DT,Perez OD,Ibañez CE,Chen CI,Pettersson PL,Burnett R,Daublebsky V,Hlavaty J,Gunzburg W,Kasahara N,Gruber HE,Jolly DJ,Robb

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As immunotherapy assumes a central role in the management of many cancers, ongoing work is directed at understanding whether immune-based treatments will be successful in patients with glioblastoma (GBM). Despite several large studies conducted in the last several years, there remain no FDA-approved immunotherapies in...

journal_title：Neuro-oncology

authors： Dunn GP,Cloughesy TF,Maus MV,Prins RM,Reardon DA,Sonabend AM

更新日期：2020-10-14 00:00:00

abstract：:In this article we report the results of a study of the relationship between response and progression in 375 patients with recurrent glioma enrolled in phase II chemotherapy trials. We reviewed the records of patients from 8 consecutive phase II trials, including 225 patients with recurrent glioblastoma multiforme and...

journal_title：Neuro-oncology

authors： Hess KR,Wong ET,Jaeckle KA,Kyritsis AP,Levin VA,Prados MD,Yung WK

更新日期：1999-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Several lines of evidence suggest a T cell-mediated immune response in paraneoplastic neurological syndromes with anti-Hu antibodies (Hu-PNS). In order to investigate whether suppression of T cell-mediated immune responses in Hu-PNS patients improved their neurological outcome, we performed a prospective ope...

journal_title：Neuro-oncology

authors： de Jongste AH,van Gelder T,Bromberg JE,de Graaf MT,Gratama JW,Schreurs MW,Hooijkaas H,Sillevis Smitt PA

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Karenitecin is a highly lipophilic camptothecin analogue with a lactone ring that is relatively resistant to inactivating hydrolysis under physiologic conditions. This phase I clinical trial was conducted to determine the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) of karenitecin in adults with recurrent malignant glioma (MG), to de...

journal_title：Neuro-oncology

authors： Grossman SA,Carson KA,Phuphanich S,Batchelor T,Peereboom D,Nabors LB,Lesser G,Hausheer F,Supko JG,New Approaches to Brain Tumor Therapy CNS Consortium.

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Medulloblastomas are the most common malignant tumors of the central nervous system during childhood. Radiation-induced medulloblastoma tumor recurrences are aggressive and metastatic in nature. In the present study, we demonstrate that Gadd45a expression can sensitize medulloblastoma cells to radiotherapy. We have el...

journal_title：Neuro-oncology

authors： Asuthkar S,Nalla AK,Gondi CS,Dinh DH,Gujrati M,Mohanam S,Rao JS

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00