Search for dissertations about: "glioma initiating cells"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 swedish dissertations containing the words glioma initiating cells.
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1. Investigations of Proneural Glioblastoma to Identify Novel Therapeutic Targets
Abstract : Malignant glioma is a highly lethal and destructive disease with no proper cure. We have investigated some of the hallmarks of cancer in connection to glioma and found ways to disrupt these and prevent tumor growth. The work is done within the context of a glioma subtype distinguished by activation of PDGF signaling termed the proneural subtype. READ MORE
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2. Interplay Between Cell of Origin and Oncogenic Activation in Glioma
Abstract : Glioma is the most frequent primary tumor of the central nervous system. By using the RCAS/tv-a mouse glioma model, we have studied mechanisms controlling glioma development and the effect of cell of origin on these processes.SOX5 was identified as a brain tumor locus in a retroviral insertional mutagenesis screen of PDGF-B induced mouse gliomas. READ MORE
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3. Stem and progenitor cells in brain ad breast malignancies
Abstract : Stem cells have qualities that clearly distinguish them from all other cells. Capabilities like self-renewal, differentiation and migration make them truly powerful. This thesis deals with different aspects of stem/progenitor cells in relation to cancer. READ MORE
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4. Identification of compounds that target glioma initiating cells
Abstract : Glioblastoma multiforme is a common form of brain tumor that leads to debilitating effects despite the current regiment of treatment, which includes surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy. With the discovery of glioma-initiating cells (GICs) that exists within the bulk tumor, some light has been shed on this disease. READ MORE
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5. Synergistic effects of mesenchymal stromal cells and immunotherapy in experimental brain tumors
Abstract : Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is the most common and aggressive form of primary brain tumor. In spite of surgical resection, combined radiation therapy and chemotherapy, the mean survival is less than 15 months following diagnosis. READ MORE