The role of folate metabolism-related gene polymorphisms in the development of meningiomas

Drakos, S. S., Anifantaki, F., Zarros, A. and Liapi, C. (2010) The role of folate metabolism-related gene polymorphisms in the development of meningiomas. Cancer Genomics and Proteomics, 7(2), pp. 105-109. (PMID:20335525)

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Abstract

Meningiomas are (usually) slow-growing benign tumors, and several factors have been implicated in their development. Increasing age, previous exposure to ionizing radiation, endogenous hormone status and history, hormone replacement therapy, genetic variants and polymorphisms are the main factors that have been proven or assumed to be involved in meningioma formation. The complex genetic background supporting the pathogenesis of meningiomas includes a large number of mutations and polymorphisms that might be actively involved in tumor development, progression and recurrence. The aim of this mini-review is to summarize the current data concerning the role of folate metabolism-related gene polymorphisms in the development of meningiomas.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Zarros, Dr Apostolos
Authors: Drakos, S. S., Anifantaki, F., Zarros, A., and Liapi, C.
Subjects:R Medicine > RB Pathology
R Medicine > RC Internal medicine > RC0254 Neoplasms. Tumors. Oncology (including Cancer)
R Medicine > RZ Other systems of medicine
College/School:College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Cancer Sciences
Journal Name:Cancer Genomics and Proteomics
Publisher:International Institute of Anticancer Research
ISSN:1109-6535
ISSN (Online):1790-6245

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