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Friday, 21 February 2014

Biological Markers & How They Connect To Brain Tumors

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By Robert Sutter


There are certain aspects of brain tumors that are going to be focused on more than others. That being said, I do not think that anyone can argue against just how impactful these particular growths are and just how intricate they are. So many different details can be picked up on and I'd like to think that each of them deserves to be noted. After reading a recent report, it seems as though there is more to consider about biological markers than I have thought beforehand.

An article on Bioscience Technology went into detail about the matter. The report said that scientists at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis identified a biological marker related to this type of cancer. What it may be able to do is predict the survival of those who are afflicted with these tumors. I believe that the study was worth doing, especially when considering the type of condition that has been put in place for a number of other procedures in the past.

I believe that there is a particular marker that can come into effect in terms of glioblastomas, increasing their aggressiveness all the while. The article talked about F11R, which is a marker that is created in the brain. It is created, though, by the cells which have not been impacted by this type of cancer, typically for the sake of making sure that they remain healthy. However, these particular monocytes also work in order to support cancerous cells so that they can become that much more elevated.

As organizations along the lines of Voices against Brain Cancer will be able to tell you, monocytes are deemed as the healthier cells within the brain. They are able to adapt to various changes made, even the formation of tumors, malignant or otherwise. Those who were involved in this study have been working hard in order to find remedies that can bring brain tumors down. Considering the information in place, I have to believe that the potential is present and that further therapies can be created.

There are certain triggers for brain tumors and I am sure that just about anyone will be able to agree. The formation of various markers can play into the matters as well, F11R or what have you. I think that this, more than anything else, goes to show that so much more that can be considered when it comes to these particular growths. My only hope is that further help can be attained as far as creating therapies is concerned. Before long, I am sure that success will be had.




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