Cells,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(5), P. 447 - 447
Published: March 4, 2024
Tumors
are
composed
of
heterogeneous
populations
dysregulated
cells
that
grow
in
specialized
niches
support
their
growth
and
maintain
properties.
Tumor
heterogeneity
metastasis
among
the
major
hindrances
exist
while
treating
cancer
patients,
leading
to
poor
clinical
outcomes.
Although
factors
determine
tumor
complexity
remain
largely
unknown,
several
genotypic
phenotypic
changes,
including
DNA
mutations
metabolic
reprograming
provide
with
a
survival
advantage
over
host
resistance
therapeutics.
Furthermore,
presence
specific
population
within
mass,
commonly
known
as
stem
(CSCs),
is
thought
initiate
formation,
maintenance,
resistance,
recurrence.
Therefore,
these
CSCs
have
been
investigated
detail
recently
potential
targets
treat
prevent
Understanding
molecular
mechanisms
involved
CSC
proliferation,
self-renewal,
dormancy
may
important
clues
for
developing
effective
therapeutic
strategies.
Autophagy,
catabolic
process,
has
long
recognized
regulate
various
physiological
pathological
processes.
In
addition
regulating
cells,
recent
studies
identified
critical
role
autophagy
functions.
Autophagy
activated
under
adverse
conditions
promotes
cellular
survival,
even
cell
death.
Thus,
it
intriguing
address
whether
or
inhibits
functions
modulation
can
be
used
functions,
either
alone
combination.
This
review
describes
roles
regulation
proliferation
quiescence
CSCs,
its
during
stress.
The
further
highlights
autophagy-associated
pathways
could
CSCs.
Overall,
present
will
help
rationalize
translational
approaches
involve
autophagy-mediated
controlling
progression,
metastasis,
MedComm,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5(10)
Published: Sept. 21, 2024
Cancer
stem
cells
(CSCs)
are
widely
acknowledged
as
the
drivers
of
tumor
initiation,
epithelial-mesenchymal
transition
(EMT)
progression,
and
metastasis.
Originating
from
both
hematologic
solid
malignancies,
CSCs
exhibit
quiescence,
pluripotency,
self-renewal
akin
to
normal
cells,
thus
orchestrating
heterogeneity
growth.
Through
a
dynamic
interplay
with
microenvironment
(TME)
intricate
signaling
cascades,
undergo
transitions
differentiated
cancer
culminating
in
therapy
resistance
disease
recurrence.
This
review
undertakes
an
in-depth
analysis
multifaceted
mechanisms
underlying
stemness
CSC-mediated
therapy.
Intrinsic
factors
encompassing
TME,
hypoxic
conditions,
oxidative
stress,
alongside
extrinsic
processes
such
drug
efflux
mechanisms,
collectively
contribute
therapeutic
resistance.
An
exploration
into
key
pathways,
including
JAK/STAT,
WNT,
NOTCH,
HEDGEHOG,
sheds
light
on
their
pivotal
roles
sustaining
phenotypes.
Insights
gleaned
preclinical
clinical
studies
hold
promise
refining
discovery
efforts
optimizing
interventions,
especially
chimeric
antigen
receptor
(CAR)-T
cell
therapy,
cytokine-induced
killer
(CIK)
natural
(NK)
cell-mediated
CSC-targeting
others.
Ultimately
use
sorting
single
sequencing
approaches
for
elucidating
fundamental
characteristics
inherent
will
enhance
our
comprehension
CSC
intratumor
heterogeneity,
which
ultimately
would
inform
about
tailored
personalized
interventions.
Stem Cell Research & Therapy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Nov. 22, 2024
Abstract
Cancer
stem
cells
(CSCs)
represent
a
small
yet
pivotal
subset
of
tumor
endowed
with
self-renewal
capabilities.
These
are
intricately
linked
to
progression
and
central
drug
resistance,
metastasis,
recurrence.
The
microenvironment
(TME)
encompasses
the
cancer
their
surrounding
milieu,
including
immune
inflammatory
cells,
cancer-associated
fibroblasts,
adjacent
stromal
tissues,
vasculature,
variety
cytokines
chemokines.
Within
TME,
such
as
endothelial
adipocytes,
fibroblasts
release
growth
factors,
cytokines,
chemokines,
exosomes,
which
can
either
sustain
or
disrupt
CSCs,
thereby
influencing
progression.
Conversely,
CSCs
also
secrete
affecting
various
components
TME.
Exosomes,
extracellular
vesicles
(EVs),
carry
complex
cargo
nucleic
acids,
proteins,
lipids,
playing
crucial
role
in
communication
between
This
review
primarily
focuses
on
impact
exosomes
secreted
by
(CSC-exo)
progression,
roles
maintaining
stemness,
promoting
angiogenesis,
facilitating
inducing
suppression,
contributing
resistance.
Additionally,
we
discuss
how
different
within
TME
affect
CSCs.
Finally,
explore
potential
utilizing
mitigate
detrimental
effects
target
eliminate
them.
A
thorough
understanding
exosome-mediated
crosstalk
could
provide
valuable
insights
for
developing
targeted
therapies
against
Cancer Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
585, P. 216640 - 216640
Published: Jan. 28, 2024
Gemcitabine,
a
pivotal
chemotherapeutic
agent
for
pancreatic
ductal
adenocarcinoma
(PDAC),
frequently
encounters
drug
resistance,
posing
significant
clinical
challenge
with
implications
PDAC
patient
prognosis.
In
this
study,
employing
an
integrated
approach
involving
bioinformatic
analyses
from
multiple
databases,
we
unveil
CSNK2A1
as
key
regulatory
factor.
The
patient-derived
xenograft
(PDX)
model
further
substantiates
the
critical
role
of
in
gemcitabine
resistance
within
context
PDAC.
Additionally,
targeted
silencing
expression
significantly
enhances
sensitivity
cells
to
treatment.
Mechanistically,
CSNK2A1's
transcriptional
regulation
is
mediated
by
H3K27
acetylation
Moreover,
identify
activator
autophagy,
and
enhanced
autophagy
drives
resistance.
Silmitasertib,
established
inhibitor,
can
effectively
inhibit
autophagy.
Notably,
combinatorial
treatment
Silmitasertib
demonstrates
remarkable
efficacy
treating
summary,
our
study
reveals
potent
predictive
factor
inhibition
represents
promising
therapeutic
strategy
restore
PDAC,
offering
hope
improved
outcomes.
Cells,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(5), P. 447 - 447
Published: March 4, 2024
Tumors
are
composed
of
heterogeneous
populations
dysregulated
cells
that
grow
in
specialized
niches
support
their
growth
and
maintain
properties.
Tumor
heterogeneity
metastasis
among
the
major
hindrances
exist
while
treating
cancer
patients,
leading
to
poor
clinical
outcomes.
Although
factors
determine
tumor
complexity
remain
largely
unknown,
several
genotypic
phenotypic
changes,
including
DNA
mutations
metabolic
reprograming
provide
with
a
survival
advantage
over
host
resistance
therapeutics.
Furthermore,
presence
specific
population
within
mass,
commonly
known
as
stem
(CSCs),
is
thought
initiate
formation,
maintenance,
resistance,
recurrence.
Therefore,
these
CSCs
have
been
investigated
detail
recently
potential
targets
treat
prevent
Understanding
molecular
mechanisms
involved
CSC
proliferation,
self-renewal,
dormancy
may
important
clues
for
developing
effective
therapeutic
strategies.
Autophagy,
catabolic
process,
has
long
recognized
regulate
various
physiological
pathological
processes.
In
addition
regulating
cells,
recent
studies
identified
critical
role
autophagy
functions.
Autophagy
activated
under
adverse
conditions
promotes
cellular
survival,
even
cell
death.
Thus,
it
intriguing
address
whether
or
inhibits
functions
modulation
can
be
used
functions,
either
alone
combination.
This
review
describes
roles
regulation
proliferation
quiescence
CSCs,
its
during
stress.
The
further
highlights
autophagy-associated
pathways
could
CSCs.
Overall,
present
will
help
rationalize
translational
approaches
involve
autophagy-mediated
controlling
progression,
metastasis,