The role of liver cancer stem cells in hepatocellular carcinoma metastasis

Metastasis accounts for the vast majority of cancer deaths; however, this complex process has yet to be fully explained. To form metastases, cancer cells must undergo a series of steps, known as the "Metastatic cascade", each of which requires a specific functional transformation. Cancer stem cells (CSCs) play a vital role in tumor metastasis, but their dynamic behavior and regulatory mechanisms have not been fully elucidated. Based on the "Metastatic cascade" theory, this review summarizes the effect of liver CSCs on the metastatic biological programs that underlie the dissemination and metastatic growth of cancer cells. Liver CSCs have the capacity to initiate distant organ metastasis via EMT, and the microenvironment transformation that supports the ability of these cells to disseminate, evade immune surveillance, dormancy, and regenerate metastasis. Understanding the heterogeneity and traits of liver CSCs in these processes is critical for developing strategies to prevent and treat metastasis of advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:25

Enthalten in:

Cancer biology & therapy - 25(2024), 1 vom: 31. März, Seite 2321768

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Niu, Qinghui [VerfasserIn]
Ye, Susu [VerfasserIn]
Zhao, Liu [VerfasserIn]
Qian, Yanzhi [VerfasserIn]
Liu, Fengchao [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

CSCs niche
Cancer stem cells
HCC
Journal Article
Metastasis
Metastatic cascade
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Review

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Date Completed 26.02.2024

Date Revised 11.03.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1080/15384047.2024.2321768

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM368836398