How Does The P1D1 Gene Impact Brain Cancer?



By Rob Sutter


When it comes to brain cancer in general, I'd like to think that there is a lot that can be said about the P1D1 gene. Keep in mind that its function in the body is focused on the both regulating insulin and providing mitochondrial functionality to the body. It's not like there haven't been studies focusing on it in the past but these were more along the lines of obesity and diabetes, which are vital conditions in their own right. However, how much can the P1D1 gene tie into this type of cancer?

When looking at the way that this gene has been linked to brain cancer, is it any wonder as to why this has been the case? I do not think that anyone can argue with such a point, especially when you consider just how many
 therapies have been implemented certain aspects linked to other conditions. However, the idea that they can play into this one is worth the attention of various organizations, Voices against Brain Cancer included. You may be curious, though, about the importance of the P1D1 gene when regarding this type of cancer.

An article on Business Wire went into detail about how the level of messenger RNA of the gene known as P1D1 could possibly be linked to clinical outcomes. In particular, these focused on medulloblastomas and gliomas, the latter of which being more aggressive and prevalent by comparison. As it seems, P1D1 actually inhibits cell growth when it comes to these
 conditions. Reports were analyzed, not only in terms of adults with these conditions but children who have had them since they were young as well.

When it comes to the therapy and its accompanying results, it probably goes without saying that higher levels of P1D1 mRNA can actually play into the survival rates of patients at large. Keep in mind that, when seen in great amounts, P1D1 can actually work well to kill tumor cells and stop the level of proliferation that would typically occur with these cells. The article mentioned how the study examined adults, seeing as how their survival rates have gone up tremendously. To say the least, this particular gene calls for attention.

Like many therapies with great potential, it will continually be put to use to see if greater results will come about. I can only hope that this will be the case, especially when it's considered that this condition is one of the most serious that can be cited. Many people have been impacted by it and the conventional method for surgery won't have the same rate of success for everyone. It's just a matter of conducting further research and the presence of the P1D1 is an idea to consider.



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