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ReviewInternational journal of molecular sciences2021

Updated Insights on EGFR Signaling Pathways in Glioma.

Alexandru Oprita, Stefania-Carina Baloi, Georgiana-Adeline Staicu, Oana Alexandru, Daniela Elise Tache, Suzana Danoiu, Elena Simona Micu, Ani-Simona Sevastre

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Review in International journal of molecular sciences, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 102 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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102citing papers in PubMed, 1 pooled it
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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

102 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.

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  9. Advancements in Drug Delivery Systems in Glioblastoma Therapy.International journal of molecular sciences · 2026
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  12. Significance of EGFRvIII Presence in Gastric Adenocarcinoma.Gastroenterology research and practice · 2026
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  13. Recent advances in molecular mechanisms of microRNAs in pathogenesis and resistance of treatment in glioblastoma.Clinical & translational oncology : official publication of the Federation of Spanish Oncology Societies and of the National Cancer Institute of Mexico · 2025
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  17. Von Hippel-Lindau/Hypoxia Inducible Factor Axis in Glioblastoma.International journal of molecular sciences · 2025
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42 more citing papers are in PubMed but not listed here.

4 · The record

Corrections and comments

PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors.

Alexandru OpritaDepartment of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 200349 Craiova, Romania.
Stefania-Carina BaloiDepartment of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 200349 Craiova, Romania.
Georgiana-Adeline StaicuDepartment of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 200349 Craiova, Romania.
Oana AlexandruDepartment of Neurology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova and Clinical, Hospital of Neuropsychiatry, 200349 Craiova, Romania.
Daniela Elise TacheDepartment of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 200349 Craiova, Romania.
Suzana DanoiuDepartment of Pathophysiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 200349 Craiova, Romania.
Elena Simona MicuDepartment 4-Medical Specialities, Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 200349 Craiova, Romania.
Ani-Simona SevastreDepartment of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 200349 Craiova, Romania.ORCID 0000-0003-1782-2783

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Nowadays, due to recent advances in molecular biology, the pathogenesis of glioblastoma is better understood. For the newly diagnosed, the current standard of care is represented by resection followed by radiotherapy and temozolomide administration, but because median overall survival remains poor, new diagnosis and treatment strategies are needed. Due to the quick progression, even with aggressive multimodal treatment, glioblastoma remains almost incurable. It is known that epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) amplification is a characteristic of the classical subtype of glioma. However, targeted therapies against this type of receptor have not yet shown a clear clinical benefit. Many factors contribute to resistance, such as ineffective blood-brain barrier penetration, heterogeneity, mutations, as well as compensatory signaling pathways. A better understanding of the EGFR signaling network, and its interrelations with other pathways, are essential to clarify the mechanisms of resistance and create better therapeutic agents.

Indexed as

Gene Expression Regulation, NeoplasticAntineoplastic Agents, AlkylatingBrain NeoplasmsCombined Modality TherapyErbB ReceptorsGlioblastomaGliomaHumansSignal TransductionTemozolomideAntineoplastic Agents, AlkylatingEGFR protein, humanErbB ReceptorsTemozolomideclinical trialsEGFRgliomapathways

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PMID33435537
PMCPMC7827907

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