Genes, Vol. 11, Pages 1372: Stem Cells: Current Status and Therapeutic Implications
Genes, Vol. 11, Pages 1372: Stem Cells: Current Status and Therapeutic Implications
Genes doi: 10.3390/genes11111372
Authors:
Kaladhar B. Reddy
Cancer stem cells (CSCs) are a class of pluripotent cells that have been observed in most types of cancers. Evolving evidence suggests that CSCs, has the ability to self-renew and initiate tumors, may be responsible for promoting therapeutic resistance, tumor recurrence and metastasis. Tumor heterogeneity is originating from CSCs and its progenitors are recognized as major difficulty in efficaciously treating cancer patients. Therefore, understanding the biological mechanisms by which CSCs survive chemo- and-radiation therapy has the potential to identify new therapeutic strategies in the future. In this review, we summarized recent advances in CSC biology and their environment, and discuss about the potential therapies to prevent therapeutic resistance.
Source: Genes - Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Kaladhar B. Reddy Tags: Review Source Type: research
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