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MGMT promoter methylation correlates with survival benefit and sensitivity to temozolomide in pediatric glioblastoma
11 Apr 2006
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Methylation of the DNA-repair gene O6-methylguanine-DNA methyltransferase (MGMT) causes gene silencing. This epigenetic modification has been associated with a favorable prognosis in adult patients with glioblastoma (GBM) who receive temozolomide and other alkylating agents. We explored MGMT promoter methylation in pediatric GBM and its relationship to survival and temozolomide sensitivity. PROCEDURE:...
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