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.
BioNews Texas put together an article in reference to the various findings that have been connected to the field of glioblastoma multiforme. The report stated that, in 2013, there is an expected statistic of 23,000 cases of this condition to be seen. In addition, there seems to be a 15-month diagnosis for each new patient .Taking this kind of information into account, it's no secret that work is going to be done but what is it that researchers have been able to find as a result of such work?
Lynda Chin, M.D., professor and chair of the Cancer Genome Atlas, spoke about the findings that came after a five-year scientific sojourn. There has been comprehensive data depicting how the sojourn in question has been able to lend credence to the idea of new data. Information on genetic mutations, deletions, and amplifications were all found and it is very telling, if you ask me. To me, it goes to show that there is more to be found in terms of creating stronger therapies in the long term.
It isn't, as if, there weren't mutated genes discovered in the past and organizations like Voices against Brain Cancer can tell you the same about the matter. Keep in mind that those involved in glioblastoma research have been able to see, according to the article, 61 new mutated genes. There have been strong cases of the epidermal growth factor receptor on chromosome 7. The fact that the EGFR gene is mutated in 57% of tumors only adds to the amount of information found at this point.
When you are looking at glioblastoma research, you want to see what exactly is changed in the growths in question. Those who have spent ample time looking into this profession can tell you that it is one of the most intricate fields that you can imagine, so much background information being seen. However, it is worth noting that there are many genes which might have been changed thanks to the condition. The ability to understand this can only make way for greater therapies for the sake of potential remedies later on.
BioNews Texas put together an article in reference to the various findings that have been connected to the field of glioblastoma multiforme. The report stated that, in 2013, there is an expected statistic of 23,000 cases of this condition to be seen. In addition, there seems to be a 15-month diagnosis for each new patient .Taking this kind of information into account, it's no secret that work is going to be done but what is it that researchers have been able to find as a result of such work?
Lynda Chin, M.D., professor and chair of the Cancer Genome Atlas, spoke about the findings that came after a five-year scientific sojourn. There has been comprehensive data depicting how the sojourn in question has been able to lend credence to the idea of new data. Information on genetic mutations, deletions, and amplifications were all found and it is very telling, if you ask me. To me, it goes to show that there is more to be found in terms of creating stronger therapies in the long term.
It isn't, as if, there weren't mutated genes discovered in the past and organizations like Voices against Brain Cancer can tell you the same about the matter. Keep in mind that those involved in glioblastoma research have been able to see, according to the article, 61 new mutated genes. There have been strong cases of the epidermal growth factor receptor on chromosome 7. The fact that the EGFR gene is mutated in 57% of tumors only adds to the amount of information found at this point.
When you are looking at glioblastoma research, you want to see what exactly is changed in the growths in question. Those who have spent ample time looking into this profession can tell you that it is one of the most intricate fields that you can imagine, so much background information being seen. However, it is worth noting that there are many genes which might have been changed thanks to the condition. The ability to understand this can only make way for greater therapies for the sake of potential remedies later on.
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