Patient-derived tumor organoid predicts drugs response in glioblastoma: A step forward in personalized cancer therapy?

J Clin Neurosci. 2020 Aug:78:400-402. doi: 10.1016/j.jocn.2020.04.107. Epub 2020 Apr 24.

Abstract

Despite significant medical advances, glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) remains a formidable therapeutic challenge. Advent of targeted capture sequencing and patients-derived organoid cultures may hold the key to scientifically sound individualized treatment approaches. We report on our initial experience of using the combination of these two technologies to create a tailored approach of systemic therapies for a patient with GBM, which challenges the conventional treatment paradigm, as well as specifically highlighting the complexities of such an approach and the potential for a more favorable treatment outcome.

Keywords: Cancer organoid; Capture sequencing; Glioblastoma; Targeted therapy.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Brain Neoplasms / pathology
  • Glioblastoma / drug therapy*
  • Glioblastoma / pathology*
  • Humans
  • Molecular Targeted Therapy / methods*
  • Organoids / drug effects
  • Organoids / pathology
  • Precision Medicine / methods*
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Tumor Cells, Cultured / drug effects