Exploring the current landscape of single-cell RNA sequencing applications in gastric cancer research

© 2024 The Authors. Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine published by Foundation for Cellular and Molecular Medicine and John Wiley & Sons Ltd..

Gastric cancer (GC) represents a major global health burden and is responsible for a significant number of cancer-related fatalities. Its complex nature, characterized by heterogeneity and aggressive behaviour, poses considerable challenges for effective diagnosis and treatment. Single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) has emerged as an important technique, offering unprecedented precision and depth in gene expression profiling at the cellular level. By facilitating the identification of distinct cell populations, rare cells and dynamic transcriptional changes within GC, scRNA-seq has yielded valuable insights into tumour progression and potential therapeutic targets. Moreover, this technology has significantly improved our comprehension of the tumour microenvironment (TME) and its intricate interplay with immune cells, thereby opening avenues for targeted therapeutic strategies. Nonetheless, certain obstacles, including tumour heterogeneity and technical limitations, persist in the field. Current endeavours are dedicated to refining protocols and computational tools to surmount these challenges. In this narrative review, we explore the significance of scRNA-seq in GC, emphasizing its advantages, challenges and potential applications in unravelling tumour heterogeneity and identifying promising therapeutic targets. Additionally, we discuss recent developments, ongoing efforts to overcome these challenges, and future prospects. Although further enhancements are required, scRNA-seq has already provided valuable insights into GC and holds promise for advancing biomedical research and clinical practice.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:28

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Journal of cellular and molecular medicine - 28(2024), 7 vom: 31. März, Seite e18159

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Awuah, Wireko Andrew [VerfasserIn]
Roy, Sakshi [VerfasserIn]
Tan, Joecelyn Kirani [VerfasserIn]
Adebusoye, Favour Tope [VerfasserIn]
Qiang, Zekai [VerfasserIn]
Ferreira, Tomas [VerfasserIn]
Ahluwalia, Arjun [VerfasserIn]
Shet, Vallabh [VerfasserIn]
Yee, Amanda Leong Weng [VerfasserIn]
Abdul-Rahman, Toufik [VerfasserIn]
Papadakis, Marios [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Gastric cancer
Gene expression profiling
Journal Article
Medical oncology
Molecular medicine
Review
ScRNA-seq
Single-cell RNA sequencing
Therapeutic targets
Tumour heterogeneity
Tumour microenvironment

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Date Completed 19.03.2024

Date Revised 20.03.2024

published: Print

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1111/jcmm.18159

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM369845501