Key role of exosomes derived from M2 macrophages in maintaining cancer cell stemness (Review)

Zhang, Weiqiong1; Zhou, Ruiping2; Liu, Xin2; You, Lin2; Chen, Chang2; Ye, Xiaoling2; Liu, Jie2; Liang, Youde2,3,4

2023-11-01

10.3892/ijo.2023.5574

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ONCOLOGY   Impact Factor & Quartile

1019-6439

1791-2423

Cancer stem cells (CSCs) constitute a specific subset of cells found within tumors that are responsible for initiating, advancing and resisting traditional cancer treatments. M2 macrophages, also known as alternatively activated macrophages, contribute to the development and progression of cancer through their involvement in promoting angiogenesis, suppressing the immune system, supporting tumor growth and facilitating metastasis. Exosomes, tiny vesicles released by cells, play a crucial role in intercellular communications and have been shown to be associated with cancer development and progression by influencing the immune response; thus, they may serve as markers for diagnosis and prognosis. Currently, investigating the impact of exosomes derived from M2 macrophages on the maintenance of CSCs is a crucial area of research with the aim of developing novel therapeutic strategies to target this process and improve outcomes for individuals with cancer. Understanding the biological functions of exosomes derived from M2 macrophages and their involvement in cancer may lead to the formulation of novel diagnostic tools and treatments for this disease. By targeting M2 macrophages and the exosomes they secrete, promising prospects emerge for cancer treatment, given their substantial contribution to cancer development and progression. Further research is required to fully grasp the intricate interactions between CSCs, M2 macrophages and exosomes in cancer, and to identify fresh targets for cancer therapy. The present review explores the pivotal roles played by exosomes derived from M2 cells in maintaining the stem-like properties of cancer cells.

cancer stem cells tumor progression M2 macrophages exosomes therapeutic strategies

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1.Guangzhou Med Univ, Affiliated Hosp 4, Dept Orthoped, Guangzhou 510150, Guangdong, Peoples R China
2.Southern Univ Sci & Technol, Yantian Dist Peoples Hosp, Dept Stomatol, Shenzhen 518081, Guangdong, Peoples R China
3.Peoples Hosp Baoan Shenzhen, Dept Stomatol, Shenzhen 518081, Guangdong, Peoples R China
4.Southern Univ Sci & Technol, Yantian Dist Peoples Hosp, Dept Stomatol, 2010 Wutong Rd, Shenzhen 518081, Guangdong, Peoples R China

Zhang, Weiqiong,Zhou, Ruiping,Liu, Xin,et al. Key role of exosomes derived from M2 macrophages in maintaining cancer cell stemness (Review)[J]. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ONCOLOGY,2023,63(5).

Zhang, Weiqiong.,Zhou, Ruiping.,Liu, Xin.,You, Lin.,Chen, Chang.,...&Liang, Youde.(2023).Key role of exosomes derived from M2 macrophages in maintaining cancer cell stemness (Review).INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ONCOLOGY,63(5).

Zhang, Weiqiong,et al."Key role of exosomes derived from M2 macrophages in maintaining cancer cell stemness (Review)".INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ONCOLOGY 63.5(2023).