
Cancer stem cells (CSCs) are a unique population of tumor cells with stem cell-like properties. They are believed to be involved in drug resistance, potential therapy failure, tumor relapse after treatment, and ultimately reduced overall survival of cancer patients. One of the causal factors that may lead to CSC formation is chromosomal instability (CIN), a dynamic event leading to numerical and structural changes in the chromosomes. The CIN is also proposed to aid the maintenance of CSCs, contribute towards their heterogeneity, and facilitate their immune escape. However, the role of CIN in the modulation of the immune system in tumors remains contradictory. Studies have revealed that it can lead to both activation and suppression of the immune system. Previous literature suggests that the CIN, CSCs, and cancer immunity (3Cs), interact with and complement each other to create a pro-tumor environment. However, the mechanisms underlying such an interaction are poorly understood. So, in this review article, an attempt has been made to understand the nature of the interaction between the triad of CIN, CSC, and the immune response in tumors and some of the pathways governing the same. Understanding the above may be a positive step towards the complete cure for malignant diseases.
cancer stem cells, Cancer Research, chromosomal instability, extracellular matrix, Immunology, Epigenetic Modifications and Their Functional Implications, Cancer research, Chromosome, Gene, stem cells, Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, Health Sciences, non-stem cancer cells, Genetics, Molecular Biology, Biology, Cancer, FOS: Clinical medicine, Chromosome instability, Immunity, Life Sciences, RC581-607, Genomic Landscape of Cancer and Mutational Signatures, immune system, Immune system, Oncology, Cancer Stem Cells and Tumor Metastasis, FOS: Biological sciences, Medicine, Immunologic diseases. Allergy
cancer stem cells, Cancer Research, chromosomal instability, extracellular matrix, Immunology, Epigenetic Modifications and Their Functional Implications, Cancer research, Chromosome, Gene, stem cells, Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, Health Sciences, non-stem cancer cells, Genetics, Molecular Biology, Biology, Cancer, FOS: Clinical medicine, Chromosome instability, Immunity, Life Sciences, RC581-607, Genomic Landscape of Cancer and Mutational Signatures, immune system, Immune system, Oncology, Cancer Stem Cells and Tumor Metastasis, FOS: Biological sciences, Medicine, Immunologic diseases. Allergy
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