Liposarcoma: Molecular Genetics and Therapeutics. (27th December 2010)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Conyers, Rachel; Young, Sophie; Thomas, David M.
• Other Names: Lessnick Stephen Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Sarcoma. Volume 2011(2011)
• Publication Date: 2010-12-27
• Subjects: Sarcoma -- Periodicals; 616.994
• DOI: 10.1155/2011/483154
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1357-714X

Abstract

Abstract : Sarcomas are a group of heterogeneous tumours with varying genetic basis. Cytogenetic abnormalities range from distinct genomic rearrangements such as pathognomonic translocation events and common chromosomal amplification or loss, to more complex rearrangements involving multiple chromosomes. The different subtypes of liposarcoma are spread across this spectrum and constitute an interesting tumour type for molecular review. This paper will outline molecular pathogenesis of the three main subtypes of liposarcoma: well-differentiated/dedifferentiated, myxoid/round cell, and pleomorphic liposarcoma. Both the molecular basis and future avenues for therapeutic intervention will be discussed.