Study supports IDH gene as prognostic marker in anaplastic astrocytoma

(Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center) A new study suggests that the mutation status of a gene called IDH1 might have prognostic value for anaplastic astrocytomas, and that it may be worth exploring further whether IDH1 status can predict the best chemotherapy for these patients.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news