| Literature DB >> 33579377 |
Bing Dong1, Shiyu Li2, Shuangli Zhu2, Ming Yi2, Suxia Luo3, Kongming Wu4,5.
Abstract
Cancer stem cells (CSCs) are a small group of cancer cells, which contribute to tumorigenesis and cancer progression. Cancer cells undergoing epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT) acquire the chemoresistant ability, which is regarded as an important feature of CSCs. Thus, there emerges an opinion that the generation of CSCs is considered to be driven by EMT. In this complex process, microRNAs (miRNAs) are found to play a key role. In order to overcome the drug resistance, inhibiting EMT as well as CSCs phenotype seem feasible. Thereinto, regulating the EMT- or CSCs-associated miRNAs is a crucial approach. Herein, we conduct this review to elaborate on the complicated interplay between EMT and CSCs in cancer chemoresistance, which is modulated by miRNAs. In addition, we elucidate the therapeutic strategy to overcome drug resistance through targeting EMT and CSCs.Entities:
Keywords: CSCs; Chemoresistance; EMT; miRNA
Year: 2021 PMID: 33579377 PMCID: PMC7881653 DOI: 10.1186/s40164-021-00206-5
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Exp Hematol Oncol ISSN: 2162-3619