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A Human Neuronal Co-Culture System Reveals Early Tumor-Neuron Communication and Targetable Pathways in Glioblastoma
Biorxiv : the Preprint Server for Biology
|September 26, 2025
Summary
Glioblastoma hijacks neuronal circuits. New models reveal early synaptic changes mediated by MAPK signaling, offering targets to disrupt tumor growth and preserve brain function.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Oncology
- Cell Biology
Background:
- Glioblastoma (GB) manipulates neuronal circuits for progression.
- Early neuronal responses influencing GB recurrence are not well understood.
Purpose of the Study:
- To model early neuron-glioblastoma interactions.
- To identify molecular pathways mediating synaptic vulnerability in glioblastoma.
Main Methods:
- Developed a human iPSC-derived neuronal co-culture model.
- Utilized high-resolution imaging and proteomics.
- Investigated effects of pharmacologic MAPK inhibition.
Main Results:
- Glioma exposure induced rapid synaptic remodeling in neurons within 24 hours.
- ERK1/2 and p38 MAPK signaling were differentially activated based on tumor source.
- MAPK inhibition reduced glioblastoma growth and protected neuronal integrity.
Conclusions:
- MAPK signaling is a key mediator of synaptic vulnerability in glioblastoma.
- This model provides a tool for studying glioblastoma recurrence.
- Therapies targeting MAPK may address both tumor progression and circuit remodeling.
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