Brain metastasis
Brain metastasis, which commonly arises in patients with lung cancer, breast cancer and
melanoma, is associated with poor survival outcomes and poses distinct clinical challenges …
melanoma, is associated with poor survival outcomes and poses distinct clinical challenges …
Classifying BRAF alterations in cancer: new rational therapeutic strategies for actionable mutations
Abstract The RAS–RAF–MEK–ERK signaling cascade is among the most frequently mutated
pathways in human cancer. Approximately 50% of melanoma patients possess a druggable …
pathways in human cancer. Approximately 50% of melanoma patients possess a druggable …
[HTML][HTML] BRAF–MEK inhibition in newly diagnosed papillary Craniopharyngiomas
PK Brastianos, E Twohy, S Geyer… - … England Journal of …, 2023 - Mass Medical Soc
Background Craniopharyngiomas, primary brain tumors of the pituitary–hypothalamic axis,
can cause clinically significant sequelae. Treatment with the use of surgery, radiation, or …
can cause clinically significant sequelae. Treatment with the use of surgery, radiation, or …
Integrated proteogenomic characterization across major histological types of pediatric brain cancer
We report a comprehensive proteogenomics analysis, including whole-genome sequencing,
RNA sequencing, and proteomics and phosphoproteomics profiling, of 218 tumors across 7 …
RNA sequencing, and proteomics and phosphoproteomics profiling, of 218 tumors across 7 …
Uncovering novel mutational signatures by de novo extraction with SigProfilerExtractor
Mutational signature analysis is commonly performed in cancer genomic studies. Here, we
present SigProfilerExtractor, an automated tool for de novo extraction of mutational …
present SigProfilerExtractor, an automated tool for de novo extraction of mutational …
Practical implementation of DNA methylation and copy-number-based CNS tumor diagnostics: the Heidelberg experience
Recently, we described a machine learning approach for classification of central nervous
system tumors based on the analysis of genome-wide DNA methylation patterns [6]. Here …
system tumors based on the analysis of genome-wide DNA methylation patterns [6]. Here …
ICAR: endoscopic skull‐base surgery
EW Wang, AM Zanation, PA Gardner… - International forum of …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Background Endoscopic skull‐base surgery (ESBS) is employed in the management of
diverse skull‐base pathologies. Paralleling the increased utilization of ESBS, the literature in …
diverse skull‐base pathologies. Paralleling the increased utilization of ESBS, the literature in …
Mutations driving CLL and their evolution in progression and relapse
Which genetic alterations drive tumorigenesis and how they evolve over the course of
disease and therapy are central questions in cancer biology. Here we identify 44 recurrently …
disease and therapy are central questions in cancer biology. Here we identify 44 recurrently …
Craniopharyngioma
HL Müller, C Alapetite, J Wisoff - Brain and Spinal Tumors of …, 2020 - taylorfrancis.com
Craniopharyngiomas are rare, partly cystic and calcified embryonic malformations of the
sellar/parasellar region with low histological grade (WHO Io). A bimodal age distribution has …
sellar/parasellar region with low histological grade (WHO Io). A bimodal age distribution has …
Targeting RAF kinases for cancer therapy: BRAF-mutated melanoma and beyond
M Holderfield, MM Deuker, F McCormick… - Nature Reviews …, 2014 - nature.com
The identification of mutationally activated BRAF in many cancers altered our conception of
the part played by the RAF family of protein kinases in oncogenesis. In this Review, we …
the part played by the RAF family of protein kinases in oncogenesis. In this Review, we …