The ABCG2 resistance network of glioblastoma Journal Article
| Authors: | Bleau, A. M.; Huse, J. T.; Holland, E. C. |
| Article Title: | The ABCG2 resistance network of glioblastoma |
| Abstract: | Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is the most common and lethal primary brain tumor variant. It exhibits heterogeneity at both the morphologic and genetic levels, with a complex combination of somatic alterations rendering the tumor class difficult to adequately treat. The role of so-called "cancer stem-cells" (CSCs) in the resistance of high-grade gliomas like GBM to conventional treatment regimens has received much recent attention, especially with regard to the enhanced ability of stem-like cells to activate survival pathways, repair DNA damage, and expel cytotoxic drugs. Furthermore, the biology of GBM is actually even more convoluted, characterized by a constantly changing microenvironment that greatly influences tumor growth and response to therapy. Herein we review the most recently reported genetic events in human glioma patients and their influence on treatment response, particularly in relation to O6-methylguanine-DNA methyltransferase methylation status. We aim to present evidence for a role for cancer stem-like cells and their unique microenvironment in therapy resistance and forward our views on glioma initiation and origin. Finally, given the recent interest in "side population" (SP) cells as a model of CSCs in gliomagenesis, we further describe the function of ABCG2 transporters, the mediators of the SP phenotype, at both the blood-brain barrier and in stem-like tumor cells. |
| Keywords: | review; atp-binding cassette transporters; neoplasm proteins; drug resistance; pathology; drug resistance, neoplasm; physiology; neoplastic stem cells; glioblastoma; tumor protein; blood brain barrier; cancer stem cell; blood-brain barrier; abc transporter; abcg2 protein, human |
| Journal Title: | Cell Cycle |
| Volume: | 8 |
| Issue: | 18 |
| ISSN: | 1538-4101 |
| Publisher: | Taylor & Francis Inc. |
| Date Published: | 2009-09-15 |
| Start Page: | 2936 |
| End Page: | 2944 |
| Language: | English |
| PUBMED: | 19713741 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
| DOI: | 10.4161/cc.8.18.9504 |
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| Notes: | --- - "Cited By (since 1996): 3" - "Export Date: 30 November 2010" - "Source: Scopus" |
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