Colorectal cancer (CRC) is recognized as one of the most common gastrointestinal malignancies across the globe. Despite significant progress in designing novel treatments for CRC, there is a pressing need for more effective therapeutic approaches. Unfortunately, many patients undergoing chemotherapy develop drug resistance, posing a significant challenge for cancer treatment.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe role of cancer stem cells in metastasis, recurrence, and resistance to conventional therapies is significant. Addressing these cells could potentially decrease cancer reoccurrences and mortality rates. TET1, a crucial gene involved in stem cell self-renewal and potency, may also play a part in cancer stem cells, which warrants further research.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFTotipotent stem cells are cells with the capacity to form an entire embryo. Many attempts have been made to convert other types of cells to totipotent stem cells which we called induced totipotent stem cells. Various aspects of these cells such as transcriptional and epigenetics networks are unique.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFHepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), as the most prevalent liver malignancy, is annually diagnosed in more than half a million people worldwide. HCC is strongly associated with hepatitis B and C viral infections as well as alcohol abuse. Obesity and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) also significantly enhance the risk of liver cancer.
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