
Molecular Cancer, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 24(1)
Опубликована: Фев. 25, 2025
Cancer stem cells (CSCs) are central to tumor progression, metastasis, immune evasion, and therapeutic resistance. Characterized by remarkable self-renewal adaptability, CSCs can transition dynamically between stem-like differentiated states in response external stimuli, a process termed "CSC plasticity." This adaptability underpins their resilience therapies, including checkpoint inhibitors adoptive cell therapies (ACT). Beyond intrinsic properties, reside specialized microenvironment—the CSC niche—which provides immune-privileged protection, sustains stemness, fosters suppression. review highlights the critical role of niche driving immunotherapy resistance, emphasizing need for integrative approaches overcome these challenges.
Язык: Английский