G. Reifenberger

The EIF4EBP1 gene encoding 4EBP1 is transcriptionally upregulated by MYC and linked to shorter survival in medulloblastoma

This study shows that EIF4EBP1 is upregulated by MYC in medulloblastoma and linked to poorer patient survival.

Oncogenic RAS signaling is a tumor cell-intrinsic determinant of ferroptosis suppression via induction of the GCH1/BH4 axis

This study shows oncogenic RAS signaling suppresses ferroptosis by upregulating GCH1 and BH4, making RAS-driven cancers resistant to ferroptosis-inducing agents.

Direct excitatory synapses between neurons and tumor cells drive brain metastatic seeding of breast cancer and melanoma

The paper shows neurons form direct excitatory synapses with brain-metastatic breast and melanoma cancer cells, supporting metastasis and offering new therapeutic targets.

Epigenetic modification and characterization of the MGMT promoter region using CRISPRoff in glioblastoma cells

This study uses CRISPRoff to introduce site-specific CpG methylation in the MGMT promoter of glioblastoma cells, showing reduced MGMT expression and increased temozolomide sensitivity.

Functional synapses between small cell lung cancer and glutamatergic neurons

This study identifies glutamatergic synaptic interactions between SCLC cells and neurons, showing that these interactions support tumor growth and can be targeted therapeutically.

4EBP1/2 support tumorigenicity and cell survival during energetic stress by translationally regulating fatty acid synthesis

This study shows 4EBP1/2 promote cell survival under glucose starvation by repressing fatty acid synthesis and maintaining redox balance, supporting tumorigenicity in cancer cells.

EIF4EBP1 is transcriptionally upregulated by MYCN and associates with poor prognosis in neuroblastoma

This study shows EIF4EBP1 is upregulated by MYCN and linked to poor prognosis in neuroblastoma, with high expression associated with reduced survival and unfavorable histology.

Recurrent fusions in PLAGL1 define a distinct subset of pediatric-type supratentorial ependymoma

The paper identifies a novel subset of supratentorial ependymomas in children characterized by recurrent PLAGL1 fusions and distinct molecular features.

A subset of pediatric thalamic gliomas share a distinct DNA methylation profile, H3K27me3 loss and frequent alteration of EGFR

This study identifies a distinct subset of pediatric gliomas with EGFR alterations, H3K27me3 loss, and broad tumor localization, suggesting EGFR inhibition as a potential therapy.