The Alcatraz‐Strategy: a roadmap to break the connectivity barrier in malignant brain tumours
Molecular Oncology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 3, 2024
In
recent
years,
the
discovery
of
functional
and
communicative
cellular
tumour
networks
has
led
to
a
new
understanding
malignant
primary
brain
tumours.
this
review,
authors
shed
light
on
diverse
nature
cell‐to‐cell
connections
in
tumours
propose
an
innovative
treatment
approach
address
detrimental
connectivity
these
networks.
The
proposed
therapeutic
outlook
revolves
around
three
main
strategies:
(a)
supramarginal
resection
removing
substantial
portion
communicating
cell
front
far
beyond
gadolinium‐enhancing
mass,
(b)
morphological
isolation
at
single
level
disrupting
structural
contacts
facilitated
by
elongated
membrane
protrusions
known
as
microtubes
(TMs),
(c)
blocking
TM‐mediated
intercellular
cytosolic
exchange
inhibiting
neuronal
excitatory
input
into
network.
We
draw
analogy
between
Alcatraz
Federal
Penitentiary,
where
inmates
faced
impassable
sea
barrier
experienced
both
spatial
within
individual
cells.
Based
current
translational
efforts
ongoing
clinical
trials,
we
Alcatraz‐Strategy
promising
framework
tackle
harmful
effects
Language: Английский
Neuroplasticity in Diffuse Low-grade Gliomas: Backward Modelling of Brain-tumor Interactions Prior to Diagnosis is Needed to Better Predict Recovery after Treatment
Current Neurology and Neuroscience Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
25(1)
Published: Jan. 9, 2025
Language: Английский
High‐Density Electroencephalography Detects Spatiotemporal Abnormalities in Brain Networks in Patients With Glioma‐Related Epilepsy
Jiajia Liu,
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Jiawei Shi,
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Ke Li
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et al.
CNS Neuroscience & Therapeutics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
31(4)
Published: April 1, 2025
The
current
study
aimed
to
investigate
brain
network
abnormalities
in
glioma-related
epilepsy
(gre)
patients
through
high-density
electroencephalography
(eeg)
data
analysis.
included
35
with
newly
diagnosed
frontal
gliomas.
All
participants
underwent
128-channel
resting-state
EEG
recordings
before
surgery.
Afterward,
graph
theory
and
microstate
analyses
were
performed,
the
resulting
metrics
compared
between
GRE
those
without
GRE.
topology
analysis
demonstrated
that
group
had
a
higher
clustering
coefficient,
global
efficiency,
local
efficiency;
lower
characteristic
path
length;
small-worldness
coefficient
than
non-GRE
(adjusted
p
<
0.05
for
all).
Additionally,
indicated
occurrence
explained
variance
of
E
D
Moreover,
was
significantly
negatively
correlated
maximum
tumor
diameter
(r
=
-0.542,
0.009).
revealed
specific
based
on
data.
These
findings
can
enhance
our
comprehension
mechanisms
behind
offer
potential
biomarkers
improving
individualized
management
glioma
patients.
Language: Английский
Functional and oncological outcomes following more than three consecutive surgical resections for multiple relapses of initially grade 2 IDH-mutated gliomas
Anissa Nassihi,
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Hugues Duffau
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Acta Neurochirurgica,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
166(1)
Published: Oct. 28, 2024
Language: Английский
Emotion recognition in relation to tumor characteristics in patients with low-grade glioma
Neuro-Oncology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
26(3), P. 528 - 537
Published: Oct. 31, 2023
Abstract
Background
Patients
with
low-grade
gliomas
(LGG)
treated
surgery,
generally
function
well
and
have
a
favorable
prognosis.
However,
LGG
can
affect
neurocognitive
functioning.
To
date,
little
is
known
about
social
cognition
(SC)
in
these
patients,
although
impaired
SC
related
to
social-behavioral
problems
poor
societal
participation.
Frontal
brain
areas
are
important
for
frequently
frontal
location.
Therefore,
the
aim
of
present
study
was
investigate
whether
emotion
recognition,
key
component
SC,
impaired,
general
cognition,
tumor
location,
laterality,
volume,
histopathological
characteristics
patients
LGG,
postsurgery,
before
start
adjuvant
therapy.
Methods
A
total
121
were
matched
169
healthy
controls
(HC).
Tumor
location
[including
(frontal)
subregions;
insula,
anterior
cingulate
cortex,
lateral
prefrontal
cortex
(LPFC),
orbitofrontal-ventromedial
PFC]
volume
determined
on
MRI
scans.
Emotion
recognition
measured
Ekman
60
faces
test
Facial
Expressions
Emotion-Stimuli
Tests
(FEEST).
Results
performed
significantly
lower
FEEST
than
HC,
33.1%
showing
impairment
compared
norm
data.
not
correlated
characteristics,
but
weakly
volume.
Conclusions
(strongly)
specific
or
cognition.
Hence,
measuring
individual
neuropsychological
assessment
crucial,
irrespective
inform
clinicians
possible
impairments,
consequently
offer
appropriate
care.
Language: Английский
Vers un modèle en méta-réseau du fonctionnement cérébral : contribution de la chirurgie éveillée des gliomes de bas grade et implications thérapeutiques
Bulletin de l Académie Nationale de Médecine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
208(6), P. 824 - 831
Published: April 26, 2024
Comparative Analysis of Brain Coping Mechanisms in Small Left-Hemisphere Lesions: Incidental vs. Symptomatic Gliomas
Brain Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(9), P. 887 - 887
Published: Aug. 30, 2024
Incidentally
discovered
low-grade
gliomas
(iLGGs)
are
very
rare
and
little
is
still
known
about
their
associated
functional
imaging
activation
patterns,
white-matter
status,
plasticity
potential.
Recent
studies
shed
light
on
several
clinical
factors
responsible
for
the
good
status
observed
in
these
patients
versus
those
with
symptomatic
counterpart
(sLGGs),
including
small
volume.
Comparisons
were
typically
carried
out
by
comparing
iLGGs
wider
more
heterogeneous
sLGG
group.
In
this
study,
we
investigated
whether
affect
brain
differently
from
comparably
sLGGs.
Language: Английский
Brain Plasticity and Neurosurgery
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Language: Английский
The Brain Connectome for Clinical Neuroscience
Advances in experimental medicine and biology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 337 - 350
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Language: Английский
Neuro-Oncological Superiority of Supratotal Resection in Lower-Grade Gliomas
Neuro-Oncology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 7, 2024
Supratotal-Resection
(SpTR)
is
a
promising
surgical
strategy
in
Lower-grade
gliomas
(LGGs).
SpTR
assessment,
feasibility
and
distinctive
features,
as
well
clinical
benefit
at
first
second
surgery
on
overall-survival
must
be
better
characterized.
The
critical
percentage
of
resection
exceeding
FLAIR
margins
to
obtain
its
impact
long-term
functional
performance
are
also
undefined.
Language: Английский