作者: Salina Yuan , Robert J. Norgard , Ben Z. Stanger
DOI: 10.1158/2159-8290.CD-19-0015
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摘要: During cancer progression, tumor cells undergo molecular and phenotypic changes collectively referred to as cellular plasticity. Such result from microenvironmental cues, stochastic genetic epigenetic alterations, and/or treatment-imposed selective pressures, thereby contributing heterogeneity therapy resistance. Epithelial-mesenchymal plasticity is the best-known case of cell plasticity, but recent work has uncovered other examples, often with functional consequences. In this review, we explore nature role(s) these diverse programs in premalignant evolution, adaptation consider ways which targeting could lead novel anticancer treatments. SIGNIFICANCE: Changes identity, or are common at different stages it become clear that can be a potent mediator progression chemoresistance. Understanding mechanisms underlying various forms may deliver new strategies for most lethal aspects cancer: metastasis resistance therapy.