Scientists discover metabolite fueling aggressive brain tumor growth
September 16, 2026
September 16, 2026
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 16 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center posted the following news release:
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Scientists discover metabolite fueling aggressive brain tumor growth
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DALLAS - Sept. 16, 2026 - Virtually all high-grade, aggressive gliomas in adults accumulate massive amounts of a metabolite called guanidinoacetate (GAA) that overstimulates nearby neurons and promotes tumor growth, according to new research from scientists . . .
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Scientists discover metabolite fueling aggressive brain tumor growth
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DALLAS - Sept. 16, 2026 - Virtually all high-grade, aggressive gliomas in adults accumulate massive amounts of a metabolite called guanidinoacetate (GAA) that overstimulates nearby neurons and promotes tumor growth, according to new research from scientists . . .
