Brain Tumors Feed Off Healthy Neurons.

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2019
Cancer cells in the brain can form synaptic connections with neighboring neuronal cells, according to a trio of recently published studies. When activated, these synapses promote tumor proliferation, survival, and invasiveness. Disrupting the communication channels between neurons and cancer cells could help blunt the growth of deadly gliomas and brain metastases.
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Journal Cancer Discovery
Year 2019
DOI 10.1158/2159-8290.CD-NB2019-117
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