iScience (Jun 2024)

Hallmarks of cancer resistance

  • Muhammad Tufail,
  • Jia-Ju Hu,
  • Jie Liang,
  • Cai-Yun He,
  • Wen-Dong Wan,
  • Yu-Qi Huang,
  • Can-Hua Jiang,
  • Hong Wu,
  • Ning Li

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 27, no. 6
p. 109979

Abstract

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Summary: This review explores the hallmarks of cancer resistance, including drug efflux mediated by ATP-binding cassette (ABC) transporters, metabolic reprogramming characterized by the Warburg effect, and the dynamic interplay between cancer cells and mitochondria. The role of cancer stem cells (CSCs) in treatment resistance and the regulatory influence of non-coding RNAs, such as long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs), microRNAs (miRNAs), and circular RNAs (circRNAs), are studied. The chapter emphasizes future directions, encompassing advancements in immunotherapy, strategies to counter adaptive resistance, integration of artificial intelligence for predictive modeling, and the identification of biomarkers for personalized treatment. The comprehensive exploration of these hallmarks provides a foundation for innovative therapeutic approaches, aiming to navigate the complex landscape of cancer resistance and enhance patient outcomes.

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