Neurofibromatosis Type 1 — Research Summary
Printed from RareWays (rareways.com.au) on 26 July 2026
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5 Most Recent Research Articles
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NF1 loss in estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer induces osteoclast formation and immunosuppression to promote bone metastasis.
Zhao Zifan et al. — Cancer letters (1 September 2026)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42217562/
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Patient-reported pain outcomes following MEK inhibitor therapy in neurofibromatosis type 1-associated plexiform neurofibromas: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Sanikommu Sai et al. — Clinical neurology and neurosurgery (1 September 2026)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42176397/
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Altered development in auditory white matter and cortical response latency in youth with neurofibromatosis type I.
Hocking Matthew C et al. — Neuroreport (5 August 2026)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42347713/
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Exploring the cucurbitacins in neurofibromatosis: Molecular mechanisms and pharmacological potential.
Buvaneswari Varsha Senthil Kumar et al. — Pathology, research and practice (1 August 2026)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42155215/
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Prevalence, treatment and survival of Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor in the Danish neurofibromatosis type 1 population.
Aggerholm-Pedersen Ninna et al. — The oncologist (3 July 2026)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42397226/
Clinical Trials — Currently Recruiting (Australia)
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PAS-004 in Adults Who Have Neurofibromatosis Type 1 With Plexiform Neurofibromas
Recruiting — Phase 1 — Pasithea Therapeutics Corp.
https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06961565
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Neurofibromatosis Type 1
Neurofibromatosis type 1 is a genetic condition that causes tumours called neurofibromas to grow on nerves, along with skin markings and other features. It affects about 1 in 3,000 people. New targeted therapies (MEK inhibitors) have recently been approved for treating associated tumours, marking a significant advance in care.
Most Recent Research
Estrogen receptor-positive (ER+) breast cancer exhibits a marked propensity for skeletal metastasis; however, the molecular drivers of bone colonization remain incompletely defined. We investigated the tumor suppressor neurofibromin (NF1), a dual repressor for RAS and ER signaling, whose inactivation promotes endocrine therapy (ET) resistance and is associated with inferior relapse-free survival. NF1 copy number loss was detected in 62% of ER+ patients who subsequently developed metastases and was associated with an increased likelihood of bone metastases at initial diagnosis. In mouse xenograft models, NF1-depleted ER+ breast cancer cells demonstrated enhanced dissemination to skeletal sites following surgical resection of primary tumors. Furthermore, after intra-iliac injection, NF1-depleted cells generated significantly greater tumor burden in bone. Transcriptomic profiling revealed enrichment of bone-related gene signatures in NF1-depleted ER+ breast cancer cells, which more potently induced osteoclast differentiation and bone loss in co-culture systems. In parallel, low NF1 expression correlated with repressed T cell functional states in primary breast tumors and bone metastases. Consistent with these clinical observations, NF1-depleted ER+ breast cancer cells more effectively inhibited proliferation, interferon-γ secretion, and cytotoxicity of human primary CD8+ T cells. Collectively, these findings identify NF1 inactivation as a key driver of bone metastasis in a substantial subset of ER+ breast cancers. By amplifying the osteolytic "vicious cycle" and promoting immune evasion, NF1 loss remodels the microenvironment to favor tumor expansion. These results further suggest that NF1 loss functionally links therapy resistance with increased skeletal metastatic potential.
Common Questions
What is Neurofibromatosis Type 1?
Neurofibromatosis type 1 is a genetic condition that causes tumours called neurofibromas to grow on nerves, along with skin markings and other features. It affects about 1 in 3,000 people. New targeted therapies (MEK inhibitors) have recently been approved for treating associated tumours, marking a significant advance in care.
How many clinical trials are available for Neurofibromatosis Type 1?
RareWays currently indexes 215 clinical trials for Neurofibromatosis Type 1, of which 40 are actively recruiting. Trial availability changes as new studies are registered — check the trials tab for current status.
Where does the research data for Neurofibromatosis Type 1 come from?
RareWays aggregates research from PubMed, Europe PMC, OpenAlex, and ClinicalTrials.gov. Data is updated regularly by Rocky, RareWays' automated research engine. All articles and trials link directly to their original sources.
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