Tumor-derived systems as novel biomedical tools-turning the enemy into an ally.

ABSTRACT: Cancer is a complex illness that presents significant challenges in its understanding and treatment. The classic definition, "a group of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells in the body," fails to convey the intricate interaction between the many entities involved in cancer. Recent advancements in the field of cancer research have shed light on the role played by individual cancer cells and the tumor microenvironment as a whole in tumor development and progression. This breakthrough enables the utilization of the tumor and its components as biological tools, opening new possibilities. This article delves deeply into the concept of "tumor-derived systems", an umbrella term for tools sourced from the tumor that aid in combatting it. It includes cance

SUBMITTER: Desai N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10633998 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature