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Serine-Deficient Diet Slows Glioblastoma Growth in Mice

9/4/2025

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Glioblastomas, aggressive brain tumors, utilize the amino acid serine from their surroundings.
Tumor growth slowed and survival increased in mice on a serine-deficient diet.
Published on September 3 in Nature, the study suggests a potential treatment strategy for glioblastoma.

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Story summary

Glioblastomas, aggressive brain tumors, utilize the amino acid serine from their surroundings.
Tumor growth slowed and survival increased in mice on a serine-deficient diet.
Published on September 3 in Nature, the study suggests a potential treatment strategy for glioblastoma.