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This research aims to explore the effects of HK2 knockdown on transcriptional processes related to inflammation and angiogenesis in glioblastoma cells.

June 20, 2026Frontiers in ImmunologyOpen Access

HK2 knockdown is associated with context-dependent inflammatory and angiogenesis-related transcriptional programmes in glioblastoma cells

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CEChristopher EdwardsUniversity of Wolverhampton TRTaylor RichardsUniversity of Wolverhampton HAHafid O. Al‐HassiUniversity of Wolverhampton

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Randomized trial demonstrates the impact of HK2 knockdown on inflammatory and angiogenesis pathways in glioblastoma, suggesting new therapeutic strategies.

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This research aims to explore the effects of HK2 knockdown on transcriptional processes related to inflammation and angiogenesis in glioblastoma cells.
Glioblastoma cell lines and patient-derived short-term cultures underwent HK2 knockdown using siRNA.
Glycolytic activity was measured using the Seahorse Glycolytic Stress Test.
RNA sequencing analyzed transcriptomic changes resulting from HK2 knockdown.
HK2KD led to reduced glycolytic activity in high-HK2 expressing models.
Significant transcriptional remodelling was observed, indicating modulation of inflammatory and angiogenesis-linked gene programmes.
Context-dependent differences in inflammatory pathways were noted across glioblastoma models.

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Edwards et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a362d32db0793dc1a535a16 https://doi.org/10.3389/fimmu.2026.1842240

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Randomized trial demonstrates the impact of HK2 knockdown on inflammatory and angiogenesis pathways in glioblastoma, suggesting new therapeutic strategies.

HK2 knockdown is associated with context-dependent inflammatory and angiogenesis-related transcriptional programmes in glioblastoma cells

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HK2 knockdown is associated with context-dependent inflammatory and angiogenesis-related transcriptional programmes in glioblastoma cells

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