In:
Journal of Translational Medicine, Springer Science and Business Media LLC, Vol. 20, No. 1 ( 2022-02-04)
Abstract:
Glioblastoma is currently an incurable cancer. Genome-wide association studies have demonstrated that 41 genetic variants are associated with glioblastoma and may provide an option for drug development. Methods We investigated FDA-approved antipsychotics for their potential treatment of glioblastoma based on genome-wide association studies data using a ‘pathway/gene-set analysis’ approach. Results The in-silico screening led to the discovery of 12 candidate drugs. DepMap portal revealed that 42 glioma cell lines show higher sensitivities to 12 candidate drugs than to Temozolomide, the current standard treatment for glioblastoma. Conclusion In particular, cell lines showed significantly higher sensitivities to Norcyclobenzaprine and Protriptyline which were predicted to bind targets to disrupt a certain molecular function such as DNA repair, response to hormones, or DNA-templated transcription, and may lead to an effect on survival-related pathways including cell cycle arrest, response to ER stress, glucose transport, and regulation of autophagy. However, it is recommended that their mechanism of action and efficacy are further determined.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1479-5876
DOI:
10.1186/s12967-021-03209-2
Language:
English
Publisher:
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Publication Date:
2022
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2118570-0
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