Circulating Liquid Biopsy Biomarkers in Glioblastoma: Advances and Challenges
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(14), P. 7974 - 7974
Published: July 21, 2024
Gliomas,
particularly
glioblastoma
(GBM),
represent
the
most
prevalent
and
aggressive
tumors
of
central
nervous
system
(CNS).
Despite
recent
treatment
advancements,
patient
survival
rates
remain
low.
The
diagnosis
GBM
traditionally
relies
on
neuroimaging
methods
such
as
magnetic
resonance
imaging
(MRI)
or
computed
tomography
(CT)
scans
postoperative
confirmation
via
histopathological
molecular
analysis.
Imaging
techniques
struggle
to
differentiate
between
tumor
progression
treatment-related
changes,
leading
potential
misinterpretation
delays.
Similarly,
tissue
biopsies,
while
informative,
are
invasive
not
suitable
for
monitoring
ongoing
treatments.
These
challenges
have
led
emergence
liquid
biopsy,
through
blood
samples,
a
promising
alternative
monitoring.
Presently,
cerebrospinal
fluid
(CSF)
sampling
offers
minimally
means
obtaining
tumor-related
information
guide
therapy.
idea
that
any
biofluid
tests
can
be
used
screen
many
cancer
types
has
huge
potential.
Tumors
release
various
components
into
bloodstream
other
biofluids,
including
cell-free
nucleic
acids
microRNAs
(miRNAs),
circulating
DNA
(ctDNA),
cells
(CTCs),
proteins,
extracellular
vesicles
(EVs)
exosomes,
metabolites,
factors.
factors
been
shown
cross
blood-brain
barrier
(BBB),
presenting
an
opportunity
well
real-time
assessment
distinct
genetic,
epigenetic,
transcriptomic,
proteomic,
metabolomic
changes
associated
with
brain
tumors.
their
potential,
clinical
utility
biopsy-based
biomarkers
is
somewhat
constrained
by
limitations
absence
standardized
methodologies
CSF
collection,
analyte
extraction,
analysis
methods,
small
cohort
sizes.
Additionally,
biopsies
offer
more
precise
insights
morphology
microenvironment.
Therefore,
objective
biopsy
should
complement
enhance
diagnostic
accuracy
patients
providing
additional
alongside
traditional
biopsies.
Moreover,
utilizing
combination
diverse
biomarker
may
effectiveness
compared
solely
relying
one
category,
potentially
improving
sensitivity
specificity
addressing
some
existing
GBM.
This
review
presents
overview
latest
research
found
in
discusses
diagnostic,
predictive,
prognostic
indicators,
future
perspectives.
Language: Английский
Lipid metabolism: the potential therapeutic targets in glioblastoma
Lu Lu,
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Yan Zhang,
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Yuzhong Yang
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et al.
Cell Death Discovery,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
11(1)
Published: March 17, 2025
Abstract
Glioblastoma
is
a
highly
malignant
tumor
of
the
central
nervous
system
with
high
mortality
rate.
The
mechanisms
driving
glioblastoma
onset
and
progression
are
complex,
posing
substantial
challenges
for
developing
precise
therapeutic
interventions
to
improve
patient
survival.
Over
century
ago,
discovery
Warburg
effect
underscored
importance
abnormal
glycolysis
in
tumors,
marking
pivotal
moment
cancer
research.
Subsequent
studies
have
identified
mitochondrial
energy
conversion
as
fundamental
driver
growth.
Recently,
lipid
metabolism
has
emerged
critical
factor
cell
survival,
providing
an
alternative
source.
Research
shown
that
reprogrammed
glioblastoma,
playing
vital
role
shaping
biological
behavior
cells.
In
this
review,
we
aim
elucidate
impact
on
tumorigenesis
explore
potential
targets.
Additionally,
provide
insights
into
regulatory
govern
metabolism,
emphasizing
roles
key
genes
regulators
involved
essential
metabolic
process.
Language: Английский
Metabolic Plasticity of Glioblastoma Cells in Response to DHODH Inhibitor BAY2402234 Treatment
Metabolites,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(8), P. 413 - 413
Published: July 27, 2024
Glioblastoma
(IDH-wildtype)
represents
a
formidable
challenge
in
oncology,
lacking
effective
chemotherapeutic
or
biological
interventions.
The
metabolic
reprogramming
of
cancer
cells
is
hallmark
tumor
progression
and
drug
resistance,
yet
the
role
glioblastoma
during
treatment
remains
poorly
understood.
dihydroorotate
dehydrogenase
(DHODH)
inhibitor
BAY2402234
blood–brain
barrier
penetrant
showing
efficiency
vivo
models
many
brain
cancers.
In
this
study,
we
investigated
effect
regulating
phenotype
EGFRWT
EGFRvIII
patient-derived
cell
lines.
Our
findings
reveal
selective
cytotoxicity
toward
subtypes
with
minimal
on
patient
cells.
At
sublethal
doses,
induces
triglyceride
synthesis
at
expense
membrane
lipid
fatty
acid
oxidation
cells,
while
these
effects
are
not
observed
Furthermore,
reduced
abundance
signaling
species
glioblastoma.
This
study
elucidates
genetic
mutation-specific
plasticity
efficacy
response
to
treatment,
offering
insights
into
therapeutic
avenues
for
precision
medicine
approaches.
Language: Английский
Size matters: Biomolecular compositions of small and large extracellular vesicles in the urine of glioblastoma patients
Susannah Hallal,
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Liam A. Sida,
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Ágota Tűzesi
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et al.
Journal of Extracellular Biology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
3(11)
Published: Nov. 1, 2024
Abstract
The
promise
of
urinary
extracellular
vesicles
(uEVs)
in
biomarker
discovery
is
emerging.
However,
the
characteristics
and
compositions
different
uEV
subpopulations
across
normal
physiological
pathological
states
require
rigorous
explication.
We
recently
reported
proteomic
signatures
small
(s)‐uEVs
(<200
nm
membranous
nanoparticles)
described
putative
biomarkers
corresponding
to
diagnosis,
tumour
burden
recurrence
lethal
adult
primary
brain
tumour,
glioblastoma.
Here,
we
comprehensively
characterise
populations
with
significantly
mean
mode
particle
sizes
obtained
by
differential
centrifugation
at
100,000
×
g
(100K‐uEVs;
smaller)
17,000
(17K‐uEVs;
larger)
using
Fourier‐transform
infrared
spectroscopy
quantitative
data‐independent
acquisition
mass
spectrometry.
show
distinct
differences
protein
lipid
content,
prominent
secondary
structures,
proteome
distributions
between
that
can
distinguish
glioblastoma
patients
from
healthy
controls
correspond
clinically
relevant
changes
(i.e.,
treatment
resistance).
Among
key
findings
a
seven‐protein
panel
associated
17K‐uEVs
could
all
accurately
classify
98.2%
samples.
These
novel,
significant
demonstrate
both
offer
individual
combined
potential.
Further
research
warranted
elucidate
complete
diagnostic,
prognostic,
predictive
capabilities
often‐neglected
17K‐uEV
populations.
Language: Английский
Material informatics-driven insights into brain cancer nanocarriers: A bibliometric comparison of PLGA vs. liposomes
OpenNano,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
21, P. 100225 - 100225
Published: Dec. 11, 2024
Language: Английский
Lipidomics-driven drug discovery and delivery strategies in glioblastoma
Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Molecular Basis of Disease,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
1871(3), P. 167637 - 167637
Published: Dec. 23, 2024
With
few
viable
treatment
options,
glioblastoma
(GBM)
is
still
one
of
the
most
aggressive
and
deadly
types
brain
cancer.
Recent
developments
in
lipidomics
have
demonstrated
potential
lipid
metabolism
as
a
therapeutic
target
GBM.
The
thorough
examination
lipids
biological
systems,
or
lipidomics,
essential
to
comprehending
changed
profiles
found
GBM,
which
are
linked
tumor's
ability
grow,
survive,
resist
treatment.
use
drug
delivery
discovery
examined
this
study,
focusing
on
how
it
may
be
used
find
new
biomarkers,
create
multi-target
directed
ligands,
improve
systems.
We
also
cover
FDA-approved
medications,
clinical
trials
that
lipid-targeted
medicines,
integration
with
other
omics
technologies.
This
study
emphasizes
possible
tool
developing
more
effective
methods
for
GBM
by
exploring
various
lipid-centric
techniques.
Language: Английский