In patients operated for glioblastoma, glioma stem-like cell lines will be obtained from tumor tissue, and IPSCs from skin fibroblasts or PBMCs. Brain organoids will be generated from IPSCs and co-cultured with IPSCs to study brain invasion and ciliogenesis. 3D genome architecture of glioma stem-like cells will be investigated. Gene modulation and pharmacologic strategies to inhibit invasion and restore ciliogenesis will be explored.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
160
Collection of biological samples
Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS
Rome, Italy
RECRUITINGInvasion
Distance travelled by glioma stem cells into brain organoids
Time frame: through study completion, an average of 4 years
Gene assessment
Identification of genes responsible of GSC invasion, among those reportedly involved in self-renewal and ciliogenesis
Time frame: through study completion, an average of 4 years
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