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Study Links TERT Levels to Aggressive Meningioma Recurrence

9/4/2025

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A study finds that high levels of telomerase reverse transcriptase (TERT) in meningiomas are linked to faster tumor recurrence, questioning existing grading methods.
About one-third of tumors exhibited high TERT expression without mutations, suggesting increased aggressiveness.
These results may improve diagnostic practices and personalized treatments for meningioma patients.
Researchers advocate for integrating TERT assessment into clinical workflows to better patient outcomes.

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A study finds that high levels of telomerase reverse transcriptase (TERT) in meningiomas are linked to faster tumor recurrence, questioning existing grading methods.
About one-third of tumors exhibited high TERT expression without mutations, suggesting increased aggressiveness.
These results may improve diagnostic practices and personalized treatments for meningioma patients.
Researchers advocate for integrating TERT assessment into clinical workflows to better patient outcomes.