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Proto-oncogene analyses in brain tumors.

M Fujimoto1, P J Sheridan, Z D Sharp

  • 1Department of Surgery, Division of Neurosurgery, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio.

Journal of Neurosurgery
|June 1, 1989
PubMed
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This study investigated oncogene amplification and messenger RNA (mRNA) accumulation in human brain tumors. Findings suggest oncogene involvement in tumor aggressiveness and potential as malignancy indicators.

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Area of Science:

  • Neuro-oncology
  • Molecular Biology
  • Genetics

Background:

  • Human brain tumors of neuroectodermal origin exhibit diverse genetic alterations.
  • Oncogene amplification and aberrant mRNA expression are implicated in cancer development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify amplified oncogenes (N-myc, c-myc, v-sis, v-fos) and accumulated mRNAs in primary human brain tumors.
  • To correlate oncogene status with tumor type and malignancy.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of 10 primary human brain tumors including glioblastomas, astrocytomas, ependymoma, ganglioglioma, and medulloblastoma.
  • Utilized RNA and deoxyribonucleic acid blot hybridization techniques to determine gene copy number and polyadenylated (poly(A)+) RNA levels.
  • Employed specific gene probes for N-myc, c-myc, v-sis, and v-fos.

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Main Results:

  • N-myc and v-sis gene amplifications (80 and 3-4 copies, respectively) correlated with strong mRNA hybridization in a recurrent glioblastoma.
  • c-myc mRNA showed strong hybridization in a medulloblastoma without gene amplification.
  • Tumor types analyzed included glioblastoma multiforme, mixed glioma, astrocytoma, ependymoma, ganglioglioma, and medulloblastoma.

Conclusions:

  • Amplification or abundant mRNA accumulation of specific oncogenes may contribute to tumorigenesis and aggressiveness in neuroectodermal brain tumors.
  • These molecular alterations could serve as indicators of a highly malignant tumor state.