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ReviewInternational journal of molecular sciences2025

Targeting Pathways in Neuroblastoma: Advances in Treatment Strategies and Clinical Outcomes.

Diana Benchia, Ovidiu Daniel Bîcă, Ioan Sârbu, Bogdan Savu, Diana Farcaș, Ingrith Miron, Anca Lavinia Postolache, Elena Cojocaru, Olivier Abbo, Carmen Iulia Ciongradi

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Review in International journal of molecular sciences, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 10 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

10 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

10 authors.

Diana Benchia2nd Department of Surgery-Pediatric Surgery and Orthopedics, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania.ORCID 0009-0004-9115-1310
Ovidiu Daniel Bîcă2nd Department of Surgery-Pediatric Surgery and Orthopedics, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania.ORCID 0009-0001-3251-4327
Ioan Sârbu2nd Department of Surgery-Pediatric Surgery and Orthopedics, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania.ORCID 0000-0002-8813-4112
Bogdan Savu2nd Department of Surgery-Pediatric Surgery and Orthopedics, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania.
Diana FarcașFaculty of Medicine, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania.
Ingrith MironDepartment of Mother and Child Medicine-Pediatrics, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania.
Anca Lavinia PostolacheDepartment of Mother and Child Medicine-Pediatrics, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania.ORCID 0000-0002-1519-9898
Elena CojocaruDepartment of Morphofunctional Sciences I-Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania.ORCID 0000-0001-7859-840X
Olivier AbboDepartment of Pediatric Surgery, Faculté de Médecine Purpan, Université Toulouse III-Paul Sabatier, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Toulouse, 31300 Toulouse, France.
Carmen Iulia Ciongradi2nd Department of Surgery-Pediatric Surgery and Orthopedics, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania.ORCID 0000-0003-0673-0736

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Neuroblastoma (NB) is a childhood cancer originating from neural crest cells of the sympathetic nervous system. Despite the advances in multimodal therapy, the treatment of high-risk NB remains challenging. The present review outlines several evidence-related insights into the molecular mechanisms of NB pathogenesis, focusing on genetic drivers (e.g., MYCN amplification) and disrupted signaling pathways (PI3K/Akt/mTOR; Notch; Jak2/STAT3), as well as on the tumor microenvironment's role in progression and resistance. The authors highlight current and emerging therapeutic strategies, including molecularly targeted agents; immunotherapies; and differentiation approaches under investigation. The complexity and heterogeneity of NB underscores the need for continued translational research and for combined strategies aimed at improving outcomes for affected children, highlighting the need for integration of molecular profiling and precision medicine to guide treatment.

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Molecular Targeted TherapyNeuroblastomaSignal TransductionAnimalsHumansImmunotherapyTreatment OutcomeTumor Microenvironmentmolecular pathogenesisneuroblastomaprecision oncologytumor microenvironment

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PMCPMC12112318

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