Tuesday, July 16, 2013

Cytomegalovirus & Its Potential Relation To Brain Tumor Research

By Rob Sutter


Brain tumor research usually entails looking at the condition itself without going much further, doesn't it? It is, from my perspective, an endeavor that is actually pretty concentrated and there doesn't seem to be much evidence indicating that there are strong links to other conditions. Of course, that's why there are reports which exist and I think that one piqued my interest for this reason. One possible condition may just be the one that is able to elevate the instance of this cancer in the body.

Science Daily posted a piece about how this cancer may just be linked to cytomegalovirus. For those who aren't aware of the condition, it is one that is found in most Americans, though it does not cause cancer itself. Instead, it can potentially impact how quickly tumors grow. The reason for this is because it can keep genes like P53 and NF1, which is a negative change. These genes work in order to keep cancer cells at bay before they become malignant, which causes the condition in question.

Brain tumor research is very important but what are just as important are the details associated with cytomegalovirus. According to a medical journal dubbed, "Cancer Research," it's been said that 50 to 80 percent of all Americans would contract CMV before they reach the age of forty. If you're talking about ways that this virus can be passed from one person to the next, consider that it can be done via saliva. Companies such as V.A.B.C may relay to you the idea that symptoms may remain dormant until a certain age.

There are symptoms which can tied into cytomegalovirus, though it seems like the prevalence of them varies depending on the onset. Those who are contracted with the condition before birth barely show any signs that they have it. Teenagers, on the other hand, may exhibit signs of their own, some of the most common being fatigue and muscle aches. These are just some of the smaller ones, as the ones which seem to impact individuals on a biological basis include enlarged spleens as well as livers.

It seems like brain tumor research has a number of details tied into it and I don't think that anyone will be able to argue with the sentiment. However, I believe that further therapies will be constructed in due time. After all, with these kinds of stories being shown on the Internet, doesn't it sound like a given that efforts will be made to tailor therapies based on them? Hopefully such cases are seen so that, maybe, we will see solid cures sooner as opposed to later.




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