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Yuji Ikeno1

  • 1Barshop Institute for Longevity and Aging Studies and Department of Pathology, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio; Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Centers (GRECC), Audie L. Murphy VA Hospital (STVHCS), San Antonio, TX 78229, USA.

Aging Pathobiology and Therapeutics
|March 15, 2024
PubMed

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Ethylnitrosourea (ENU)-induced rat glioma models offer valuable insights into brain tumor development and treatment. This research highlights their potential for investigating calorie restriction (CR) and discovering new glioma interventions.

Area of Science:

  • Neuro-oncology
  • Experimental oncology
  • Molecular biology

Background:

  • Glioma is a challenging malignant brain tumor with complex development.
  • The Ethylnitrosourea (ENU)-induced rat glioma model is a well-established experimental tool.
  • This model's value has been historically underappreciated due to newer transgenic mouse models.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To re-evaluate the scientific value of the ENU-induced rat glioma model.
  • To explore the cell origin, development, and pathophysiology of gliomas.
  • To investigate the anti-tumor effects and mechanisms of calorie restriction (CR) in glioma.
  • To discover novel preventive and therapeutic strategies for glioma.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing the ENU-induced rat glioma model for *in vivo* experimentation.
  • Examining pathophysiological characteristics similar to high-grade human gliomas.
  • Applying advanced technologies like spatial transcriptomics for deeper analysis.

Main Results:

  • The ENU-induced rat glioma model effectively mimics high-grade human gliomas.
  • This model is suitable for studying glioma initiation, progression, and malignant transformation.
  • Potential for investigating CR's anti-tumor effects on cellular processes.

Conclusions:

  • The ENU-induced rat glioma model remains a critical tool for glioma research.
  • Further exploration using advanced techniques can elucidate glioma pathophysiology and CR mechanisms.
  • This model holds promise for discovering new glioma interventions.
Keywords:
Ethylnitrosoureacalorie restrictiongliogenesisgliomaspatial transcriptomics

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