The unfolded protein response in glioblastoma stem cells: towards new targets for therapy

Natalia Peñaranda Fajardo

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    The aim of this thesis was to investigate ER stress/ UPR signalling in GSCs and explore its potential as a target for therapy in GBM. The importance of the UPR in contributing to acute ER stress-induced cytotoxicity was examined, including effects on the self-renewal potential of GSCs and the underlying molecular mechanisms were elucidated. For this, previously in our lab generated and characterized patient-derived GSC-enriched GBM neurosphere models were employed. A novel noncanonical mechanism for PERK was identified that regulates differentiation and stemness in GSCs. We conclude that ER stress-inducing therapies and PERK modulation may provide promising therapeutic approaches in GBM.
    Originele taal-2English
    KwalificatieDoctor of Philosophy
    Toekennende instantie
    • Rijksuniversiteit Groningen
    Begeleider(s)/adviseur
    • Kruyt, Frank, Supervisor
    • Meijer, Coby, Co-supervisor
    Datum van toekenning11-mei-2020
    Plaats van publicatie[Groningen]
    Uitgever
    Gedrukte ISBN's978-94-034-2469-9
    Elektronische ISBN's978-94-034-2470-5
    DOI's
    StatusPublished - 2020

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