reviewSeminars in Cancer BiologyApr 28, 2015HYBRID OA

Broad targeting of resistance to apoptosis in cancer

The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute · Hamad Medical Corporation · +33 more institutions

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Abstract

Apoptosis or programmed cell death is natural way of removing aged cells from the body. Most of the anti-cancer therapies trigger apoptosis induction and related cell death networks to eliminate malignant cells. However, in cancer, de-regulated apoptotic signaling, particularly the activation of an anti-apoptotic systems, allows cancer cells to escape this program leading to uncontrolled proliferation resulting in tumor survival, therapeutic resistance and recurrence of cancer. This resistance is a complicated phenomenon that emanates from the interactions of various molecules and signaling pathways. In this comprehensive review we discuss the various factors contributing to apoptosis resistance in cancers.…

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Keywords
  • Necroptosis
  • Apoptosis
  • Cancer
  • Cancer research
  • Cancer cell
  • Programmed cell death
  • Signal transduction
  • Autophagy
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Good health and well-being
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