Cancer Stem Cells Equipped with Powerful Hedgehog Signaling and Better Epigenetic Memory : Avenues to Look for Cancer Therapeutics

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Complex nature of the tumor is depicted at the cellular landscape by showing heterogeneity in the presence of cancer cells, cancer-associated stromal cells, mesenchymal stem cells and cancer stem cells (CSCs). One of the plausible views in cancer formation is suggested as the theory of cancer CSCs that is known as a source of initiation of tumorigenesis. In essence, these powerful CSCs are equipped with high Sonic Hedgehog (SHH) signaling and epigenetic memory power that support various tumor hallmarks. Truly, nature justifies its intent by limiting these stem cells with a potential to turn into CSCs and in turn suppressing the high risk of humans and other organisms. In short, this mini-review addresses the contribution of SHH signaling to allow reprogramming of epigenetic memory within CSCs that support tumor hallmarks. Besides, this paper explores therapeutic approaches to mitigate SHH signaling that may lead to a blockade of the pro-tumor potential of CSCs.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2019

Erschienen:

2019

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:19

Enthalten in:

Current cancer drug targets - 19(2019), 11 vom: 21., Seite 877-884

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Tandon, Ishita [VerfasserIn]
Waghmode, Asawari [VerfasserIn]
Sharma, Nilesh Kumar [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Antineoplastic Agents
CSCs
Epigenome
Genome
Hedgehog Proteins
Inhibitors
Journal Article
Neoplasm
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Review
Sonic hedgehog signaling
Therapeutics.

Anmerkungen:

Date Completed 08.09.2020

Date Revised 08.09.2020

published: Print

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.2174/1568009619666190808155432

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM300039409