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Clinical Characterization of FGFR-Altered Pediatric Low-Grade Gliomas.
Pediatric blood & cancer - 1 Sept 2026
Posorske Benjamin, Borden Elizabeth S, Gallus Shea, Gilani Ahmed, Tiwari Nishant, Vaughn Jennifer, Neuberger Ilana, Keller Lisa, Sivakumaran Theru A, Azab Bilal, Temkit M'hamed, Dorris Kathleen, Goldman Stewart, Hoffman Lindsey M, Mangum Ross
Abstract excerpt
Pediatric low-grade gliomas (pLGG) are the predominant childhood central nervous system tumors. While BRAF alterations are known to drive the majority of pLGGs, a subgroup contains activating mutations or fusions involving FGFR1/2/3. FGFR is a receptor tyrosine kinase that plays a crucial role in cell growth, differentiation, and survival through interactions with fibroblast growth factors. Furthermore, FGFR has...
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