作者: Debjani Pal , Anja Pertot , Nitin H Shirole , Zhan Yao , Naishitha Anaparthy
DOI: 10.7554/ELIFE.21615
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摘要: Many lines of evidence have indicated that both genetic and non-genetic determinants can contribute to intra-tumor heterogeneity influence cancer outcomes. Among the best described sub-population cells generated by mechanisms are characterized a CD44+/CD24- cell surface marker profile. Here, we report human genetically highly unstable because intrinsic defects in their DNA-repair capabilities. In fact, cells, constitutive activation TGF-beta axis was necessary sufficient reduce expression genes crucial coordinating DNA damage repair mechanisms. Consequently, observed reside state increased accumulation copy number alterations, greater diversity improved adaptability drug treatment. Together, these data suggest transition into promote heterogeneity, spur tumor evolution increase fitness.