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Exploring the molecular aspects associated with testicular germ cell tumors: a review

Gaetano Facchini1,2, Sabrina Rossetti1,2, Carla Cavaliere3

  • 1Progetto ONCONET2.0, Linea Progettuale 14 per l'Implementazione della Prevenzione e Diagnosi Precoce del Tumore alla Prostata e Testicolo, Regione Campania, Italy.

Oncotarget
|February 9, 2018
PubMed

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Testicular germ cell tumors (TGCTs) are common in young men. This review explores genetic and epigenetic factors in TGCT development and cisplatin resistance.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Genetics
  • Epigenetics

Background:

  • Testicular germ cell tumors (TGCTs) are the most frequent solid tumors in young males.
  • TGCTs possess a unique embryonic origin and distinct biological characteristics.
  • Emerging preclinical data illuminate the molecular pathogenesis and treatment resistance of TGCTs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the primary genetic and epigenetic events in TGCT development.
  • To elucidate the role of these events in tumor pathogenesis.
  • To understand mechanisms of cisplatin resistance in TGCTs.

Main Methods:

  • Review of recent preclinical data.
  • Analysis of genetic and epigenetic mechanisms.
  • Examination of molecular patterns in TGCTs.

Main Results:

  • Genetic and epigenetic alterations are key to TGCT pathogenesis.
  • These molecular events influence tumor differentiation.
  • Understanding these mechanisms is crucial for overcoming treatment resistance.

Conclusions:

  • Genetic and epigenetic factors significantly contribute to TGCT development.
  • These factors are implicated in the pathogenesis and progression of TGCTs.
  • Targeting these pathways may improve treatment strategies for cisplatin-resistant TGCTs.
Keywords:
TGCTschemosensitivitycisplatin-associated resistanceepigenetics

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