Despite incessant research, colon cancer still is one of the most common causes of fatalities in both men and women worldwide. Also, nearly 50% of patients with colorectal cancer show tumor recurrence. Recent investigations have highlighted the involvement of colon cancer stem cells (CCSCs) in cancer relapse and chemoresistance. CCSCs deliver a significant protumorigenic niche through persistent overexpression of self-renewal capabilities. Moreover, CSCs cross network with stromal cells, immune infiltrates, and cyotokine-chemokine, which potentiate their aggressive proliferative potential. Targeting CCSCs through small molecule inhibitors, miRNAs, and monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) in studies has generated compelling evidence for the effectiveness of these various treatments. This review effectively compiles the role of CCSC surface markers and dysregulated and/or upregulated pathways in the pathogenesis of colorectal cancer that can be used to target CCSCs for effective colorectal cancer treatment.
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