Gene Mutations Within Glioblastoma Research
by Rob Sutter
If you have been involved in glioblastoma research in some way or another, you know all about the condition at hand. Gliomas are viewed as some of the most common, not to mention most severe, tumors seen in the brain and this is why research seems to focus on them in particular. That being said, what can be done in order to help the matter that much more? After reading up on the matter, it seems like there may be a new relation of sorts.
An article on BioNews Texas spoke about how there were a number of new findings related to glioblastoma multiforme, which is something that researchers have focused on and for good reasons. The report said that, in 2013, there are about 23,000 cases of this condition being expected and most patients pass away within 15 months of diagnosis. As you can imagine, there has been work done in order to make better sense of this condition. What has come to the surface as a result of such efforts?
Lynda Chin, M.D. - who is not only a professor at the Cancer Genome Atlas but its chair as well - has talked about a series of findings. They came to the surface following a five-year sojourn and I'd like to think that such findings can prove to be useful in time. After all, the information in question referred to factors like genetic mutations, deletions, and others which one would correlate these tumors. It's just a matter of incorporating such information so that <a href="http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/tv/2013/09/19/harper-stays-busy-as-her-medical-condition-improves/2839741">therapies</a> can be made with more effectiveness.
It's apparent that other mutations have been discovered in the past, which is something that organizations such as Voices against Brain Cancer will be able to support. Those who have been involved heavily in <a href="https://www.facebook.com/VoicesAgainstBrainCancer">glioblastoma research</a> can tell you all about the findings, which were referred to in the article. A total of 61 mutated genes were found and the epidermal growth factor receptor has been talked about as well. The EGFR gene is seen as mutated in 57% of tumors, which is an important piece of information.
Considering all of the work that has been seen glioblastoma research so far, it's clear that these particular tumors have been given tremendous attention. They are some of the most complicated growths you can imagine and they are going to vary in many ways from one patient to the next. The ability to pinpoint certain genes, though, can lend a greater assist to the methods conducted in the way of research. My only hope is that this kind of information will make therapies in place even better.
Contact <a href="http://www.voicesagainstbraincancer.org/">Voices Against Brain Cancer</a> if you are seeking more information about <a href="http://www.voicesagainstbraincancer.org/about-us/garylichtenstein/">glioblastoma research</a>.. This article, <a href="http://www.uberarticles.com/home.php?id=1903252&p=56131">Gene Mutations Within Glioblastoma Research</a> is available for free reprint.
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Title: Gene Mutations Within Glioblastoma Research
Author: Rob Sutter
Email: seo@fishbat.com
Keywords: voices against brain cancer, brain cancer, brain cancer research, glioblastoma, glioblastoma research, health
Word Count: 452
Category: Disease & Illness
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