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ArticleJournal of neuro-oncology2024

Disrupting glioblastoma networks with tumor treating fields (TTFields) in in vitro models.

Steffen Schlieper-Scherf, Nils Hebach, David Hausmann, Daniel D Azorín, Dirk C Hoffmann, Sandra Horschitz, Elena Maier, Phillip Koch, Matthia A Karreman, Nima Etminan and 1 more

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Article in Journal of neuro-oncology, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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11 authors.

Steffen Schlieper-ScherfDepartment of Neurosurgery, University Hospital Mannheim, University of Heidelberg, Mannheim, Germany.
Nils HebachClinical Cooperation Unit Neurooncology, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), German Cancer Consortium (DKTK), Heidelberg, Germany.
David HausmannClinical Cooperation Unit Neurooncology, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), German Cancer Consortium (DKTK), Heidelberg, Germany.
Daniel D AzorínClinical Cooperation Unit Neurooncology, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), German Cancer Consortium (DKTK), Heidelberg, Germany.
Dirk C HoffmannClinical Cooperation Unit Neurooncology, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), German Cancer Consortium (DKTK), Heidelberg, Germany.
Sandra HorschitzCentral Institute of Mental Health, University of Heidelberg/Medical Faculty Mannheim, Mannheim, Germany.
Elena MaierDepartment of Neurosurgery, University Hospital Mannheim, University of Heidelberg, Mannheim, Germany.
Phillip KochCentral Institute of Mental Health, University of Heidelberg/Medical Faculty Mannheim, Mannheim, Germany.
Matthia A KarremanClinical Cooperation Unit Neurooncology, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), German Cancer Consortium (DKTK), Heidelberg, Germany.
Nima EtminanDepartment of Neurosurgery, University Hospital Mannheim, University of Heidelberg, Mannheim, Germany.
Miriam RatliffDepartment of Neurosurgery, University Hospital Mannheim, University of Heidelberg, Mannheim, Germany. miriam.ratliff@umm.de.

Funding

Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung (BMBF) e-Med research and funding concept (01ZX1913D)Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG, German Research Foundation) Project number 259332240/RTG 2099Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG, German Research Foundation) Project number 404521405/SFB 1389
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeThis study investigates the biological effect of Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields) on key drivers of glioblastoma's malignancy-tumor microtube (TM) formation-and on the function and overall integrity of the tumor cell network.

methodUsing a two-dimensional monoculture GB cell network model (2DTM) of primary glioblastoma cell (GBC) cultures (S24, BG5 or T269), we evaluated the effects of TTFields on cell density, interconnectivity and structural integrity of the tumor network. We also analyzed calcium (Ca

resultsIn the 2DTM assay, TTFields reduced cell density by 85-88% and disrupted network interconnectivity, particularly in cells with multiple TMs. A "crooked TM" phenotype emerged in 5-6% of treated cells, rarely seen in controls. Ca

conclusionOur comprehensive study provides new insights into the multiple effects of Inovitro-modeled TTFields on glioma progression, morphology and network dynamics in vitro. Future in vivo studies to verify our in vitro findings may provide the basis for a deeper understanding and optimization of TTFields as a therapeutic modality in the treatment of GB.

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Brain NeoplasmsGlioblastomaCalciumCell Line, TumorCell ProliferationElectric Stimulation TherapyHumansOrganoidsTumor Cells, CulturedCalciumCancer cell networkCancer neuroscienceGliomaTTFieldsTumor microtubes

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PMID39088157
PMCPMC11457690

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