The Intersection of Epigenetic Alterations and Developmental State in Pediatric Ependymomas
Abstract: Background: Ependymomas are the third most common brain cancer in children and have no targeted therapies. They are divided into at least 9 major subtypes based on molecular characteristics and major drivers and have few genetic mutations compared to the adult form of this disease, leading to investigation of other mechanisms. Summary: Epigenetic alterations such as transcriptional programs activated by oncofusion proteins and alterations in histone modifications play an important role in development of this disease. Evidence suggests these alterations interact with the developmental epigenetic programs in the cell of origin to initiate neoplastic transformation and later disease progression, perhaps by keeping a portion of tumor cells in a developmental, proliferative state. Key Messages: To better understand this disease, research on its developmental origins and associated epigenetic states needs to be further pursued. This could lead to better treatments, which are currently lacking due to the difficult-to-drug nature of known drivers such as fusion proteins. Epigenetic and developmental states characteristic of these tumors may not just be potential therapeutic targets but used as a tool to find new avenues of treatment.
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Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
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Online-Ressource
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Englisch
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The Intersection of Epigenetic Alterations and Developmental State in Pediatric Ependymomas ; volume:46 ; number:6 ; year:2024 ; pages:365-372 ; extent:8
Developmental neuroscience ; 46, Heft 6 (2024), 365-372 (gesamt 8)
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Kardian, Alisha Simone
Mack, Stephen
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10.1159/000537694
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urn:nbn:de:101:1-2412112323039.941684696461
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Open Access; Der Zugriff auf das Objekt ist unbeschränkt möglich.
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15.08.2025, 07:20 MESZ
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- Kardian, Alisha Simone
- Mack, Stephen
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