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. 2022 May;8(5):416-425.
doi: 10.1016/j.trecan.2022.01.011. Epub 2022 Feb 10.

Intestinal stem cell dynamics in homeostasis and cancer

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Intestinal stem cell dynamics in homeostasis and cancer

Rana Ramadan et al. Trends Cancer. 2022 May.
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Abstract

The relationship between intestinal stem cells (ISCs) and colorectal cancer (CRC) has been a topic of intense study. Uncovering stem cell dynamics in homeostasis and following acquisition of oncogenic mutations has provided unprecedented insights into CRC initiation, and it is increasingly evident that the microenvironment plays a key role in regulating stem cell fate and functionality. Consequently, imbalances in the signaling between the niche and ISCs perturb homeostasis and promote cancer development. Furthermore, stem cell-like cells drive growth and progression of established CRCs and these cells also critically rely on microenvironmental input. Here, we highlight the importance of stem cell/niche interactions in developing and established CRC and discuss how these can be modulated to develop novel preventive and therapeutic interventions.

Keywords: cell competition; colorectal cancer; intestinal stem cells; microenvironment; mutations; stem cell niche.

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Conflict of interest statement

Declaration of interests L.V. received consultancy fees from Bayer, MSD, Genentech, Servier, and Pierre Fabre, but these had no relation to the content of this publication.

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