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Stem cells present in the adult brain are regulated by neuronal activity; malignant gliomas, which most likely originate from this population of cells, could also be regulated in this manner. A recent study by Venkatesh et al. published in Cell has identified Neuroligin-3 (NLGN3) as a mitogen promoting high-grade glioma growth.
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PMID:A frightening thought: Neuronal activity enhances tumor growth. 2591 92