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1Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, Veterinary and Comparative Neuro-oncology Laboratory, Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, Virginia Tech, 205 Duckpond Drive, Blacksburg, VA 24061, USA.
The Veterinary Clinics of North America. Small Animal Practice
|October 11, 2024
Summary
Developing effective brain tumor treatments is challenging due to the blood-brain barrier. Research into shared canine and human tumor pathways aids targeted therapies, including nanocarriers and immunotherapeutics.
Area of Science:
- Comparative oncology
- Neuro-oncology
- Translational medicine
Background:
- The blood-brain barrier (BBB) and incomplete understanding of brain tumor biology impede effective treatment development.
- Shared molecular and genetic pathways in canine and human brain tumors offer therapeutic targets.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current and emerging therapeutic strategies for brain tumors.
- To highlight the importance of comparative oncology in advancing brain tumor treatment discovery.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of targeted pharmacologic and biologic therapies for brain tumors.
- Discussion of novel treatment modalities and delivery strategies.
Main Results:
- Identification of shared tumorigenesis pathways in dogs and humans facilitates targeted therapy development.
- Emerging treatments include nanocarriers, molecularly targeted agents, immunotherapeutics, and oncolytic viruses.
Conclusions:
- Targeted therapies and innovative delivery strategies show promise for brain tumor treatment.
- While promising, discussed treatments are not yet widely available or approved for clinical use.
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