Tumor-associated mesenchymal stem/stromal cells in tumor microenvironment and carcinogenesis

Tumor-associated mesenchymal stem/stromal cells in tumor microenvironment and carcinogenesis

Abstract Mesenchymal stem/stromal cells (MSCs) possess significant potential in regenerative medicine, attributed to their inherent capacity for site-specific homing to inflammatory regions, diverse differentiation abilities, and immunomodulatory functions. Tumors represent a substantial threat to h...

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Main Authors: Li Sun, Xiaoli Cao, Baocheng Zhou, Jingyu Mei, Xinlan Zhao, Yuanyuan Li, Yongliang Yao, Mei Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-07-01
Series:Experimental Hematology & Oncology
Subjects:
Mesenchymal stem/stromal cells
Tumor microenvironment
Heterogeneity
Tumor initiation and progression
Clinical implications
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40164-025-00688-7
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Summary:Abstract Mesenchymal stem/stromal cells (MSCs) possess significant potential in regenerative medicine, attributed to their inherent capacity for site-specific homing to inflammatory regions, diverse differentiation abilities, and immunomodulatory functions. Tumors represent a substantial threat to human health, and therapeutic options remain limited. The inherent ability of MSCs to migrate towards tumor sites has been extensively utilized in cancer therapies. However, MSCs have shown ambiguous effects on tumors and contribute to the tumor microenvironment by trans-differentiation into different stromal cell types. Tumor-associated MSCs (TA-MSCs), derived from various tumor tissues, have been identified for their role in promoting tumor progression by interacting with tumor cells and other stromal components. As integral components of the tumor stroma, TA-MSCs provide a novel perspective for elucidating the mechanisms underlying malignancy. This review enhances our comprehension of TA-MSCs in solid tumors by summarizing evidence on their existence, differences from normal MSCs, heterogeneity, and roles in tumor initiation and progression. Furthermore, this review underscores the potential clinical implications of TA-MSCs for tumor diagnosis, prognosis prediction, and therapy.
ISSN:2162-3619

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