Molecular Cancer,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
23(1)
Published: Sept. 7, 2024
Cancer-associated
fibroblasts
(CAFs)
are
a
diverse
stromal
cell
population
within
the
tumour
microenvironment,
where
they
play
fundamental
roles
in
cancer
progression
and
patient
prognosis.
Multiple
lines
of
evidence
have
identified
that
CAFs
critically
involved
shaping
structure
function
microenvironment
with
numerous
functions
regulating
behaviours,
such
as
metastasis,
invasion,
epithelial-mesenchymal
transition
(EMT).
can
interact
extensively
cells
by
producing
extracellular
vesicles
(EVs),
multiple
secreted
factors,
metabolites.
Notably,
CAF-derived
EVs
been
critical
mediators
therapy
resistance,
constitute
novel
targets
biomarkers
management.
This
review
aimed
to
summarize
biological
detailed
molecular
mechanisms
mediating
resistance
chemotherapy,
targeted
agents,
radiotherapy,
immunotherapy.
We
also
discussed
therapeutic
potential
clinical
management,
thereby
providing
strategy
for
enhancing
efficacy
improving
Drug Resistance Updates,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
68, P. 100960 - 100960
Published: March 28, 2023
Pancreatic
cancer
continues
to
be
one
of
the
world's
most
lethal
cancers.
Chemotherapy
resistance
in
patients
with
advanced
pancreatic
often
accompany
dismal
prognosis,
highlighting
need
investigate
mechanisms
drug
and
develop
therapies
overcome
chemoresistance.This
research
was
filed
Chinese
Clinical
Trial
Registry
(ChiCTR2200061320).
In
order
isolate
primary
normal
fibroblasts
(NFs)
cancer-associated
(CAFs)
samples
ductal
adenocarcinoma
(PDAC)
paracancerous
tissue
from
individuals
diagnosed
PDAC
were
obtained.
The
exosomes
obtained
using
ultracentrifugation,
their
characteristics
determined
by
Western
blotting,
nanoparticle
tracking
analysis,
transmission
electron
microscopy.
CAF-derived
miRNAs
analyzed
RT-qPCR
high-throughput
sequencing.
Gemcitabine
(GEM)
employed
promote
ferroptosis,
ferroptosis
levels
monitoring
lipid
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS),
cell
survival,
intracellular
Fe2+
concentrations.
To
assess
vivo
tumor
response
GEM
therapy,
a
xenograft
mouse
model
utilized.Exosomes
derived
CAFs
did
not
exhibit
innate
resistance.
promoted
chemoresistance
cells
following
treatment
secreting
exosomes,
maintaining
signaling
communication
cells.
Mechanistically,
miR-3173-5p
CAF
sponged
ACSL4
inhibited
after
uptake
cells.This
work
demonstrates
novel
mode
acquired
identifies
miR-3173-5p/ACSL4
pathway
as
promising
target
for
GEM-resistant
cancer.
Biology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
12(1), P. 110 - 110
Published: Jan. 10, 2023
Extracellular
vesicles
(EVs)
are
cell-derived
membrane-surrounded
carrying
various
types
of
molecules.
These
EV
cargoes
often
used
as
pathophysiological
biomarkers
and
delivered
to
recipient
cells
whose
fates
altered
in
local
distant
tissues.
Classical
EVs
exosomes,
microvesicles,
apoptotic
bodies,
while
recent
studies
discovered
autophagic
EVs,
stressed
matrix
vesicles.
Here,
we
classify
classical
new
non-EV
nanoparticles.
We
also
review
EVs-mediated
intercellular
communication
between
cancer
tumor-associated
cells,
such
cancer-associated
fibroblasts,
adipocytes,
blood
vessels,
lymphatic
immune
cells.
Of
note,
play
crucial
roles
immunosuppression,
evasion,
immunotherapy
resistance.
Thus,
change
hot
tumors
into
cold
ones.
Moreover,
affect
nonimmune
promote
cellular
transformation,
including
epithelial-to-mesenchymal
transition
(EMT),
chemoresistance,
tumor
production,
destruction
biological
barriers,
angiogenesis,
lymphangiogenesis,
metastatic
niche
formation.
Clinical and Translational Medicine,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
12(7)
Published: July 1, 2022
Cancer-associated
fibroblasts
(CAFs)
contributes
to
overall
tumor
progression.
In
the
current
survey,
we
explored
ability
of
microRNA-20a
(miR-20a)
within
these
CAF-derived
exosomes
influence
non-small-cell
lung
cancer
(NSCLC)
Journal of Hematology & Oncology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
16(1)
Published: June 26, 2023
Abstract
Exosomal
circRNA
serves
a
novel
genetic
information
molecule,
facilitating
communication
between
tumor
cells
and
microenvironmental
cells,
such
as
immune
fibroblasts,
other
components,
thereby
regulating
critical
aspects
of
cancer
progression
including
escape,
angiogenesis,
metabolism,
drug
resistance,
proliferation
metastasis.
Interestingly,
microenvironment
have
new
findings
in
influencing
escape
mediated
by
the
release
exosomal
circRNA.
Given
intrinsic
stability,
abundance,
broad
distribution
circRNAs,
they
represent
excellent
diagnostic
prognostic
biomarkers
for
liquid
biopsy.
Moreover,
artificially
synthesized
circRNAs
may
open
up
possibilities
therapy,
potentially
bolstered
nanoparticles
or
plant
exosome
delivery
strategies.
In
this
review,
we
summarize
functions
underlying
mechanisms
cell
non-tumor
cell-derived
progression,
with
special
focus
on
their
roles
immunity
metabolism.
Finally,
examine
potential
application
therapeutic
targets,
highlighting
promise
clinical
use.
Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(1)
Published: May 27, 2024
Notch
signaling,
renowned
for
its
role
in
regulating
cell
fate,
organ
development,
and
tissue
homeostasis
across
metazoans,
is
highly
conserved
throughout
evolution.
The
receptor
ligands
are
transmembrane
proteins
containing
epidermal
growth
factor-like
repeat
sequences,
typically
necessitating
receptor-ligand
interaction
to
initiate
classical
signaling
transduction.
Accumulating
evidence
indicates
that
the
pathway
serves
as
both
an
oncogenic
factor
a
tumor
suppressor
various
cancer
types.
Dysregulation
of
this
promotes
epithelial-mesenchymal
transition
angiogenesis
malignancies,
closely
linked
proliferation,
invasion,
metastasis.
Furthermore,
contributes
maintaining
stem-like
properties
cells,
thereby
enhancing
invasiveness.
regulatory
metabolic
reprogramming
microenvironment
suggests
pivotal
involvement
balancing
suppressive
effects.
Moreover,
implicated
conferring
chemoresistance
cells.
Therefore,
comprehensive
understanding
these
biological
processes
crucial
developing
innovative
therapeutic
strategies
targeting
signaling.
This
review
focuses
on
research
progress
cancers,
providing
in-depth
insights
into
potential
mechanisms
regulation
occurrence
progression
cancer.
Additionally,
summarizes
pharmaceutical
clinical
trials
therapy,
aiming
offer
new
human
malignancies.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
9(34)
Published: Oct. 17, 2022
Abstract
Extracellular
vesicles
(EVs)
are
cell‐derived
nanosized
that
mediate
cell‐to‐cell
communication
via
transporting
bioactive
molecules
and
thus
critically
involved
in
various
physiological
pathological
conditions.
EVs
contribute
to
different
aspects
of
cancer
progression,
such
as
growth,
angiogenesis,
metastasis,
immune
evasion,
drug
resistance.
induce
the
resistance
cells
chemotherapy,
radiotherapy,
targeted
therapy,
antiangiogenesis
immunotherapy
by
transferring
specific
cargos
affect
efflux
regulate
signaling
pathways
associated
with
epithelial‐mesenchymal
transition,
autophagy,
metabolism,
stemness.
In
addition,
modulate
reciprocal
interaction
between
noncancer
tumor
microenvironment
(TME)
develop
therapy
detectable
many
biofluids
patients,
regarded
novel
biomarkers
for
monitoring
response
predicting
prognosis.
Moreover,
suggested
promising
targets
engineered
nanovehicles
deliver
drugs
overcoming
therapy.
this
review,
biological
roles
their
mechanisms
action
summarized.
The
preclinical
studies
on
using
also
discussed.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
24(15), P. 12222 - 12222
Published: July 30, 2023
One
of
the
leading
causes
death
worldwide,
in
both
men
and
women,
is
cancer.
Despite
significant
development
therapeutic
strategies,
inevitable
emergence
drug
resistance
limits
success
impedes
curative
outcome.
Intrinsic
acquired
are
common
mechanisms
responsible
for
cancer
relapse.
Several
factors
crucially
regulate
tumourigenesis
resistance,
including
physical
barriers,
tumour
microenvironment
(TME),
heterogeneity,
genetic
epigenetic
alterations,
immune
system,
burden,
growth
kinetics
undruggable
targets.
Moreover,
transforming
factor-beta
(TGF-β),
Notch,
epidermal
factor
receptor
(EGFR),
integrin-extracellular
matrix
(ECM),
nuclear
kappa-light-chain-enhancer
activated
B
cells
(NF-κB),
phosphoinositol-3-kinase/protein
kinase
B/mammalian
target
rapamycin
(PI3K/Akt/mTOR),
wingless-related
integration
site
(Wnt/β-catenin),
Janus
kinase/signal
transducers
activators
transcription
(JAK/STAT)
RAS/RAF/mitogen-activated
protein
(MAPK)
signalling
pathways
some
key
players
that
have
a
pivotal
role
mechanisms.
To
guide
future
treatments
improve
results,
deeper
comprehension
necessary.
This
review
covers
intrinsic
gives
comprehensive
overview
recent
research
on
enable
to
bypass
barriers
put
up
by
treatments,
and,
like
“satellite
navigation”,
find
alternative
routes
which
carry
their
“journey”
progression.
Journal of Experimental & Clinical Cancer Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
43(1)
Published: April 1, 2024
Abstract
Lung
cancer
stands
as
the
most
prevalent
form
of
globally,
posing
a
significant
threat
to
human
well-being.
Due
lack
effective
and
accurate
early
diagnostic
methods,
many
patients
are
diagnosed
with
advanced
lung
cancer.
Although
surgical
resection
is
still
potential
means
eradicating
cancer,
usually
miss
best
chance
for
treatment,
even
after
may
experience
tumor
recurrence.
Additionally,
chemotherapy,
mainstay
treatment
has
be
chemo-resistant,
resulting
in
poor
clinical
outcomes.
The
emergence
liquid
biopsies
garnered
considerable
attention
owing
their
noninvasive
nature
ability
continuous
sampling.
Technological
advancements
have
propelled
circulating
cells
(CTCs),
DNA
(ctDNA),
extracellular
vesicles
(EVs),
metabolites,
tumor-educated
platelets
(TEPs),
tumor-associated
antigens
(TAA)
forefront
key
biopsy
biomarkers,
demonstrating
intriguing
encouraging
results
diagnosis
prognostic
evaluation
This
review
provides
an
overview
molecular
biomarkers
assays
utilized
encompassing
CTCs,
ctDNA,
non-coding
RNA
(ncRNA),
EVs,
TAAs
TEPs.
Furthermore,
we
expound
on
practical
applications
biopsies,
including
diagnosis,
response
monitoring,
evaluation,
recurrence
monitoring
context
Frontiers in Molecular Biosciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11
Published: Feb. 22, 2024
The
tumor
microenvironment
(TME)
is
a
complex
ecosystem
of
cells,
signaling
molecules,
and
extracellular
matrix
components
that
profoundly
influence
cancer
progression.
Among
the
key
players
in
TME,
cancer-associated
fibroblasts
(CAFs)
have
gained
increasing
attention
for
their
diverse
influential
roles.
CAFs
are
activated
found
abundantly
within
TME
various
types.
contribute
significantly
to
progression
by
promoting
angiogenesis,
remodeling
matrix,
modulating
immune
cell
infiltration.
In
order
microenvironment,
engage
cross-talk
with
other
stromal
through
paracrine
direct
cell-cell
interactions.
This
can
result
immunosuppression,
proliferation,
epithelial-mesenchymal
transition,
contributing
disease
Emerging
evidence
suggests
play
crucial
role
therapy
resistance,
including
resistance
chemotherapy
radiotherapy.
modulate
response
treatment
secreting
factors
promote
drug
efflux,
enhance
DNA
repair
mechanisms,
suppress
apoptosis
pathways.
paper
aims
understand
multifaceted
functions
discusses
between
sheds
light
on
contibution
resistance.
Targeting
or
disrupting
cells
holds
promise
overcoming
improving
efficacy
Cancer Drug Resistance,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 7, 2025
Cancer-associated
fibroblasts
(CAFs)
constitute
a
critical
component
of
the
tumor
microenvironment
(TME).
CAFs
can
be
reprogrammed
by
cancer
cells,
leading
to
production
extracellular
vesicles
(EVs).
These
EVs
serve
as
carriers
for
bioactive
substances,
including
proteins,
nucleic
acids,
and
metabolic
products,
thereby
facilitating
progression.
CAF-derived
exert
substantial
influence
on
cell
proliferation,
invasion,
metastasis,
immunological
environment,
processes
lymphangiogenesis
angiogenesis.
Despite
their
potential
non-invasive
biomarkers
therapeutic
delivery
vehicles,
clinical
application
is
currently
limited
challenges
in
purification
precise
targeting.
This
review
delineates
diverse
roles
growth,
immune
evasion
within
TME.