Glioma stem cells: drivers of tumor progression and recurrence

Abstract Glioma, a common malignancy of the central nervous system, attracts significant clinical attention due to its poor prognosis. Glioma stem cells (GSCs), characterized by stem-like properties and substantial heterogeneity, play a crucial role in tumor initiation, progression, and potential re...

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Main Authors: Jiaoyan He, Xiuwei Yan, Shaoshan Hu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-06-01
Series:Stem Cell Research & Therapy
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13287-025-04352-z
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description Abstract Glioma, a common malignancy of the central nervous system, attracts significant clinical attention due to its poor prognosis. Glioma stem cells (GSCs), characterized by stem-like properties and substantial heterogeneity, play a crucial role in tumor initiation, progression, and potential recurrence. Moreover, through complex interaction mechanisms, they contribute to the challenges associated with treatment. This review seeks to explore the distinctive characteristics and underlying mechanisms of GSCs, aiming to provide novel theoretical insights and practical strategies for precision therapy in glioma.
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spelling doaj-art-7ac5cca6c8bd4df4be12ee5862d532a62025-08-20T03:10:38ZengBMCStem Cell Research & Therapy1757-65122025-06-0116111410.1186/s13287-025-04352-zGlioma stem cells: drivers of tumor progression and recurrenceJiaoyan He0Xiuwei Yan1Shaoshan Hu2Cancer Center, Department of Neurosurgery, Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital, Affiliated People’s Hospital, Hangzhou Medical CollegeCancer Center, Department of Neurosurgery, Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital, Affiliated People’s Hospital, Hangzhou Medical CollegeCancer Center, Department of Neurosurgery, Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital, Affiliated People’s Hospital, Hangzhou Medical CollegeAbstract Glioma, a common malignancy of the central nervous system, attracts significant clinical attention due to its poor prognosis. Glioma stem cells (GSCs), characterized by stem-like properties and substantial heterogeneity, play a crucial role in tumor initiation, progression, and potential recurrence. Moreover, through complex interaction mechanisms, they contribute to the challenges associated with treatment. This review seeks to explore the distinctive characteristics and underlying mechanisms of GSCs, aiming to provide novel theoretical insights and practical strategies for precision therapy in glioma.https://doi.org/10.1186/s13287-025-04352-zGlioma stem cellsGliomaMechanismImmunityMetabolism
spellingShingle Jiaoyan He
Xiuwei Yan
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Glioma stem cells: drivers of tumor progression and recurrence
Stem Cell Research & Therapy
Glioma stem cells
Glioma
Mechanism
Immunity
Metabolism
title Glioma stem cells: drivers of tumor progression and recurrence
title_full Glioma stem cells: drivers of tumor progression and recurrence
title_fullStr Glioma stem cells: drivers of tumor progression and recurrence
title_full_unstemmed Glioma stem cells: drivers of tumor progression and recurrence
title_short Glioma stem cells: drivers of tumor progression and recurrence
title_sort glioma stem cells drivers of tumor progression and recurrence
topic Glioma stem cells
Glioma
Mechanism
Immunity
Metabolism
url https://doi.org/10.1186/s13287-025-04352-z
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