Recent advances in the molecular understanding of medulloblastoma. Issue 3 (25th December 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Funakoshi, Yusuke; Sugihara, Yuriko; Uneda, Atsuhito; Nakashima, Takuma; Suzuki, Hiromichi
• Is Part Of: Cancer science. Volume 114:Issue 3(2023)
• Page Start: 741
• Page End: 749
• Publication Date: 2022-12-25
• Subjects: CBFA complex -- medulloblastoma -- rhombic lip -- RNA processing -- SHH signaling pathway; Cancer -- Periodicals; Neoplasms -- Periodicals; Research -- Periodicals; Electronic journals; 616.994005
• DOI: 10.1111/cas.15691
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1347-9032

Abstract

Abstract: Medulloblastoma is the most common pediatric malignant brain tumor composed of four molecular subgroups. Recent intensive genomics has greatly contributed to our understanding of medulloblastoma pathogenesis. Sequencing studies identified novel mutations involved in the cyclic AMP‐dependent pathway or RNA processing in the Sonic Hedgehog (SHH) subgroup, and core‐binding factor subunit alpha (CBFA) complex in the group 4 subgroup. Likewise, single‐cell sequencing provided detailed insights into the cell of origin associated with brain development. In this review, we will summarize recent findings by sequencing analyses for medulloblastoma. Abstract : Recent intensive genomics has greatly contributed to our understanding of medulloblastoma pathogenesis. Sequencing studies identified novel mutations involved in the cyclic AMP‐dependent pathway or RNA processing in the Sonic Hedgehog (SHH) subgroup, and core‐binding factor subunit alpha (CBFA) complex in the group 4 subgroup. Likewise, single‐cell sequencing provided detailed insights into the cell of origin associated with brain development.