Stem cell quiescence.
Stem cell quiescence.
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DOI:
10.1158/1078-0432.ccr-10-1499
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发表时间:
2011-08-01
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通讯作者:
Bhatia R
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作者:
Li L;Bhatia R
Adult stem cells are maintained in a quiescent state, but are able to exit quiescence and rapidly expand and differentiate in response to stress. The quiescent state appears to be necessary for preserving self-renewal of stem cells and a critical factor in resistance of cancer stem cells (CSC) to chemotherapy and targeted therapies. Limited knowledge of quiescence mechanisms has prevented significant advance in targeting of drug resistant quiescent CSC populations in the clinic. Thus improved understanding of the molecular mechanisms of quiescence in adult stem cells is critical for development of molecularly targeted therapies against quiescent CSC in different cancers. Recent studies have provided a better understanding of intrinsic and extrinsic regulatory mechanisms that control stem cell quiescence. It is now appreciated that the p53 gene plays a critical role in regulating stem cell quiescence. Other intrinsic regulatory mechanisms include the FoxO,, HIF-1α and NFATc1 transcription factors, and signaling through ATM and mTOR. Extrinsic microenvironmental regulatory mechanisms include Angiopoietin-1, TGF-β, BMP, TPO, N-Cadherin and integrin adhesion receptors, Wnt/β-catenin signaling and osteopontin. In this article, we review current advances in understanding normal stem cell quiescence, their significance for CSC quiescence and drug resistance, and the potential clinical applications of these findings.