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- Title
Exosomal misfolded proteins released by cancer stem cells: dual functions in balancing protein homeostasis and orchestrating tumor progression.
- Authors
Bhattacharya, Anuran; Chatterji, Urmi
- Abstract
Cancer stem cells (CSCs), the master regulators of tumor heterogeneity and progression, exert profound influence on cancer metastasis, via various secretory vesicles. Emerging from CSCs, the exosomes serve as pivotal mediators of intercellular communication within the tumor microenvironment, modulating invasion, angiogenesis, and immune responses. Moreover, CSC-derived exosomes play a central role in sculpting a dynamic landscape, contributing to the malignant phenotype. Amidst several exosomal cargoes, misfolded proteins have recently gained attention for their dual functions in maintaining protein homeostasis and promoting tumor progression. Disrupting these communication pathways could potentially prevent the maintenance and expansion of CSCs, overcome treatment resistance, and inhibit the supportive environment created by the tumor microenvironment, thereby improving the effectiveness of cancer therapies and reducing the risk of tumor recurrence and metastasis. Additionally, exosomes have also shown potential therapeutic applications, such as in drug delivery or as biomarkers for cancer diagnosis and prognosis. Therefore, comprehending the biology of exosomes derived from CSCs is a multifaceted area of research with implications in both basic sciences and clinical applications. This review explores the intricate interplay between exosomal misfolded proteins released by CSCs, the potent contributor in tumor heterogeneity, and their impact on cellular processes, shedding light on their role in cancer progression.
- Subjects
SECRETORY granules; DRUG resistance in cancer cells; CANCER stem cells; CANCER invasiveness; CELL communication
- Publication
Discover Oncology, 2024, Vol 15, Issue 1, p1
- ISSN
2730-6011
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s12672-024-01262-z