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ReviewInternational journal of molecular sciences2025

Current Research Trends in Glioblastoma: Focus on Receptor Tyrosine Kinases.

Edmond Nicolae Barcan, Carmen Duta, Georgiana Adeline Staicu, Stefan Alexandru Artene, Oana Alexandru, Alexandra Costachi, Andreea Silvia Pirvu, Daniela Elise Tache, Irina Stoian, Stefana Oana Popescu and 2 more

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Review in International journal of molecular sciences, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

2 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. Plasma Extracellular Vesicles from Glioblastoma Patients Affect Phenotype and Activate Receptor Tyrosine Kinases in Glioblastoma Cells.Doklady biological sciences : proceedings of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR, Biological sciences sections · 2026
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

12 authors.

Edmond Nicolae BarcanDepartment of Biochemistry, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, Petru Rares 2, 200349 Craiova, Romania.ORCID 0000-0002-2744-5638
Carmen DutaDepartment of Biochemistry, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020022 Bucharest, Romania.ORCID 0009-0001-0229-1177
Georgiana Adeline StaicuDepartment of Biochemistry, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, Petru Rares 2, 200349 Craiova, Romania.ORCID 0009-0003-7522-0702
Stefan Alexandru ArteneDepartment of Biochemistry, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, Petru Rares 2, 200349 Craiova, Romania.
Oana AlexandruDepartment of Neurology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, Petru Rares 2, 200349 Craiova, Romania.ORCID 0000-0003-3868-5378
Alexandra CostachiFaculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, Petru Rares 2, 200349 Craiova, Romania.ORCID 0000-0001-8433-4072
Andreea Silvia PirvuDepartment of Biochemistry, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, Petru Rares 2, 200349 Craiova, Romania.
Daniela Elise TacheDepartment of Biochemistry, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, Petru Rares 2, 200349 Craiova, Romania.
Irina StoianDepartment of Biochemistry, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020022 Bucharest, Romania.ORCID 0000-0002-0271-9946
Stefana Oana PopescuDepartment of Biochemistry, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, Petru Rares 2, 200349 Craiova, Romania.
Ligia Gabriela TataranuDepartment of Neurosurgery, Clinical Emergency Hospital "Bagdasar-Arseni", Soseaua Berceni 12, 041915 Bucharest, Romania.ORCID 0000-0001-6788-5833
Anica DricuDepartment of Biochemistry, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020022 Bucharest, Romania.

Funding

Unitatea Executiva Pentru Finantarea Invatamantului Superior a Cercetarii Dezvoltarii si Inovarii PN-III-P4-ID-PCE-2020-1649
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Glioblastoma (GBM) is an aggressive brain tumor characterized by molecular complexity and resistance to conventional treatments, including surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy. Despite these challenges, advancements in receptor tyrosine kinase (RTK) research, combined with multi-omics approaches, hold promise for improving patient outcomes and survivability. RTKs are central to GBM progression, influencing cell proliferation, survival, and angiogenesis. However, the complexity of RTK signaling necessitates a broader, integrative perspective, which has been enabled by the emergence of -omics sciences. Multi-omics technologies-including genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics-offer unprecedented insights into the molecular landscape of GBM and its RTK-driven pathways. Genomic studies have revealed mutations and amplifications in RTK-related genes, while transcriptomics has uncovered alterations in gene expression patterns, providing a clearer picture of how these aberrations drive tumor behavior. Proteomics has further delineated changes in protein expression and post-translational modifications linked to RTK signaling, highlighting novel therapeutic targets. Metabolomics complements these findings by identifying RTK-associated metabolic reprogramming, such as shifts in glycolysis and lipid metabolism, which sustain tumor growth and therapy resistance. The integration of these multi-omics layers enables a comprehensive understanding of RTK biology in GBM. For example, studies have linked metabolic alterations with RTK activity, offering new biomarkers for tumor classification and therapeutic targeting. Additionally, single-cell transcriptomics has unveiled intratumoral heterogeneity, a critical factor in therapy resistance. This article highlights the transformative potential of multi-omics in unraveling the complexity of RTK signaling in GBM. By combining these approaches, researchers are paving the way for precision medicine strategies that may significantly enhance diagnostic accuracy and treatment efficacy, providing new hope for patients facing this devastating disease.

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Brain NeoplasmsGlioblastomaReceptor Protein-Tyrosine KinasesAnimalsGenomicsHumansMetabolomicsProteomicsSignal TransductionReceptor Protein-Tyrosine Kinasesglioblastomamolecular diagnostics-omics sciencesreceptor tyrosine kinases

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PMID40332008
PMCPMC12027435

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