Neurofibromatosis Type 1 — Research Summary
Printed from RareWays (rareways.com.au) on 5 April 2026
For general awareness only. Not medical advice. Discuss all care options with your healthcare team.
5 Most Recent Research Articles
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Emerging biomarkers in melanoma: Bridging molecular discovery and precision oncology.
Xu Suling et al. — Cancer letters (1 May 2026)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41734832/
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A syngeneic glioblastoma mouse model with mesenchymal hallmarks.
Joseph Justin V et al. — Neuroscience (16 April 2026)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41713797/
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GNAQ positive hepatic vascular tumors in a patient with neurofibromatosis type 1: A case report.
Cheng Aaron et al. — JAAD case reports (1 April 2026)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41808682/
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Mutational landscapes of brain metastases across various histological subtypes of lung cancer.
Nicoś Marcin et al. — Lung cancer (Amsterdam, Netherlands) (1 April 2026)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41747607/
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Hepatic plexiform neurofibroma a rare manifestation of neurofibromatosis type 1: A case report and literature review.
Alkhaja Omar Y et al. — Radiology case reports (1 April 2026)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41660385/
Clinical Trials — Currently Recruiting (Australia)
Ask your doctor whether you or your child may be eligible for any of these trials.
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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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Combination Therapy for the Treatment of Diffuse Midline Gliomas
Recruiting — Phase 2 — University of California, San Francisco
https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05009992
Source: RareWays research directory. Data from PubMed, Europe PMC, OpenAlex, ClinicalTrials.gov.
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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
Melanoma remains the most lethal form of skin cancer despite major advances in targeted and immune-based therapies. Biomarkers now play central roles in diagnosis, risk stratification, therapeutic selection, and disease monitoring; however, their clinical integration remains inconsistent. This review synthesizes the evolving biomarker landscape across genetic (e.g., BRAF, NRAS, KIT, TERT, NF1, CDKN2A), immune (PD-L1, LAG-3, TIGIT, TILs, TMB), proteomic (S100B, MMPs, signaling signatures), and digital/imaging biomarkers (AI-assisted dermo copy, spatial and multiplex profiling). We highlight subtype-specific differences in mucosal, acral, and uveal melanoma, where biomarker patterns and therapeutic responses diverge markedly from those of cutaneous disease. Liquid biopsy approaches, including ctDNA, methylation signatures, and extracellular vesicles, are evaluated for minimal residual disease detection and resistance monitoring. To advance clinical translation, we propose a standardized, stepwise diagnostic therapeutic framework integrating tissue- and blood-based biomarkers with AI-enabled imaging to support personalized management in both adjuvant and metastatic settings. Key translational enablers include assay harmonization (PD-L1, TMB, ctDNA), evidence-tiered validation, and pragmatic clinical trials incorporating biomarker-driven endpoints. Addressing cost, accessibility, and data ethics will be essential for biomarker-guided precision oncology to become a sustainable clinical reality across diverse health systems.
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