Specific gene expression signatures of low grade meningiomas
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ABSTRACT: Meningiomas, named for their cell of origin, are the most common intracranial tumors in adults, representing 39% of all primary adult central nervous system tumors. These tumors originate in the meninges, which are the outer three layers of tissue between the skull and the brain that cover and protect the brain just under the skull. Most meningioma tumors (85-90 percent) are categorized as benign, with the remaining 10-15 percent being atypical meningioma or malignant meningioma (cancerous). The word “benign” can be misleading for meningiomas. Depending on location and growth rate, a benign meningioma brain tumor may impinge on vital nerves or compress the brain, causing disability. They may even become life threatening. We describe transcriptional signatures of four most common groups of benign meningiomas. Each subgroup of meningiomas displayed a unique gene expression program identifying signaling pathways potentially implicated in the tumorigenesis. These findings will improve our understanding of meningioma tumorigenesis. Objective: To define gene expression signatures of the most common subtypes of meningiomas to better understand cellular processes and signaling pathways specific for each tumor genotype.
ORGANISM(S): Homo sapiens
PROVIDER: GSE221429 | GEO | 2023/03/10
REPOSITORIES: GEO
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