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TERT and DNMT1 expression predict sensitivity to decitabine in gliomas.
Neuro-oncology - 30 Jan 2021
Park Jong-Whi, Sahm Felix, Steffl Bianca, Arrillaga-Romany Isabel, Cahill Daniel, Monje Michelle, Herold-Mende Christel, Wick Wolfgang, Turcan Şevin
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Decitabine (DAC) is an FDA-approved DNA methyltransferase (DNMT) inhibitor that is used in the treatment of patients with myelodysplastic syndromes. Previously, we showed that DAC marks antitumor activity against gliomas with isocitrate dehydrogenase 1 (IDH1) mutations. Based on promising preclinical results, a clinical trial has been launched to determine the effect of DAC in IDH-mutant gliomas. The...
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