There is a need for mouse tumor models that more closely recapitulate the pathophysiology of human cancers. Here, a mouse model of glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is generated with Cre-loxP controlled, lentiviral-mediated delivery of the oncogenes H-Ras and AKT. Transduction of the oncogenes in a small number of cells in adult immunocompetent mice led to the formation of GBM-like tumors, particularly when combined with loss of p53.
- Tomotoshi Marumoto
- Ayumu Tashiro
- Inder M Verma
