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Gallium maltolate for the treatment of difficult-to-treat high-grade pediatric brain tumors

US National Cancer Institute grant open #nih-1R01CA299189-01A1

Summary

PROJECT ABSTRACT/SUMMARY Neoplasms of the central nervous system (CNS) are the most frequently encountered solid tumors of childhood and remain one of the top causes of death in children. Pediatric high-grade gliomas (pHGGs) and atypical teratoid rhabdoid tumor (ATRT) are particularly aggressive pediatric CNS (pedCNS) tumors associated with poor outcome. Therapy consists of extremely burdensome multi-modal treatment protocols with toxic profiles that cause patients to suffer from detrimental effects, which significantly impact the quality of life during their already limited lifespan. New ther

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