Cortical dysplasia (CD) is a well-recognized cause of intractable epilepsy, especially in children and is characterized histologically by derangements in cortical development and organization. The… (More)
Radiation-induced glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is a rare complication of radiotherapy. The authors report such a case occurring 10 years after treatment of cerebellar medulloblastoma. The patient… (More)
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To document the expression patterns of various matrixins, cytokines and angiogenic factors in plasma to assess their involvement in the pathogenesis of moyamoya disease (MMD).
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Moyamoya disease (MMD) is a cerebrovascular occlusive disease affecting bilateral internal carotid termini. Smooth-muscle cells are one of the major cell types involved in this disease… (More)
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The genes encoding tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase (TIMP) 4 and TIMP2 span chromosomes 3p24.2-p26 and 17q25, respectively, which are the locations of familial moyamoya disease (FMMD)… (More)
The management of ependymomas remains one of the most frustrating issues in pediatric neuro-oncology. Gross total resection is not always possible, and intensive chemotherapy and craniospinal… (More)
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Characterization of a rare subgroup of glioblastoma patients who survive for more than 3 years (long-term survival glioblastoma, LTSGBL, patients) may be helpful to identify prognostic… (More)
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Multiple gene replacements have been examined as a potential treatment modality for malignant gliomas. Nevertheless, no reports are available that detail the synergy, additivity, or antagonism… (More)
CKD-602 7-[2-(N-isopropylamino)ethyl]-(20S)-camptothecin, belotecan) is a synthetic water-soluble camptothecin derivative and topoisomerase inhibitor that has been shown to have clinical anticancer… (More)
In gliomas, a high frequency of homozygous p16 gene deletions have been demonstrated, which are believed to be linked with malignant progression. The aim of this study was to assess the role of p16… (More)