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ReviewInternational journal of molecular sciences2026

Brain Cancer: Molecular Alterations and Emerging Trends in Neuropharmacology.

Beata Leskova, Ilaria D'Agostino, Simona Mattova, Nicol Urbanska, Alzbeta Blicharova, Patrik Simko, Aylin Toplu, Muhammet Karaman, Terezia Kiskova-Simkova

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Review in International journal of molecular sciences, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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9 authors.

Beata LeskovaDepartment of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Pavol Jozef Safarik University in Kosice, 040 01 Kosice, Slovakia.
Ilaria D'AgostinoDepartment of Pharmacy, University of Pisa, 56126 Pisa, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-4870-7326
Simona MattovaDepartment of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Pavol Jozef Safarik University in Kosice, 040 01 Kosice, Slovakia.ORCID 0009-0000-7735-1421
Nicol UrbanskaDepartment of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Pavol Jozef Safarik University in Kosice, 040 01 Kosice, Slovakia.ORCID 0000-0003-1693-0766
Alzbeta BlicharovaDepartment of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Pavol Jozef Safarik University in Kosice, 040 01 Kosice, Slovakia.ORCID 0000-0001-5719-5484
Patrik SimkoDepartment of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Pavol Jozef Safarik University in Kosice, 040 01 Kosice, Slovakia.
Aylin TopluDepartment of Medical Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Health Sciences University, 34668 Istanbul, Türkiye.ORCID 0000-0001-9405-4090
Muhammet KaramanDepartment of Biology, Faculty of Science, Dokuz Eylul University, 35390 Izmir, Türkiye.ORCID 0000-0002-0155-3390
Terezia Kiskova-SimkovaDepartment of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Pavol Jozef Safarik University in Kosice, 040 01 Kosice, Slovakia.ORCID 0000-0003-1184-9790

Funding

APVV APVV-25-0038NextGenerationEU CUP I53D23004870006VEGA 1/0648/25
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Central nervous system (CNS) tumors represent a heterogeneous group of neoplasms associated with significant morbidity and mortality despite their relatively low incidence. Advances in the fifth edition of the World Health Organization (WHO) classification have emphasized the integration of histopathological, immunohistochemical, and molecular features, fundamentally transforming diagnostic and prognostic frameworks in neuro-oncology. This manuscript aims to provide an overview of CNS tumor biology, focusing on key diagnostic markers, genetic and epigenetic alterations, and emerging therapeutic strategies. It further describes recent advances in multi-omics approaches and artificial intelligence, which enable deeper characterization of tumor heterogeneity and support the development of precision medicine strategies. Finally, current and emerging therapeutic modalities, including combination therapies, targeted treatments, and novel molecular targets, are examined with emphasis on overcoming resistance mechanisms and improving clinical outcomes. Overall, the integration of molecular biology, advanced diagnostics, and innovative therapeutic approaches represents a critical step toward personalized management of CNS tumors and improved patient survival.

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Brain NeoplasmsNeuropharmacologyAnimalsAntineoplastic AgentsArtificial IntelligenceBiomarkers, TumorEpigenesis, GeneticHumansMolecular Targeted TherapyMultiomicsPrecision MedicineAntineoplastic AgentsBiomarkers, Tumorartificial intelligencebrain cancerepigeneticsgenetic mutationsmulti-omics

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PMCPMC13257304

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