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Cellular senescence in the tumor microenvironment and context‐specific cancer treatment strategies
Author(s) -
Yasuda Tadahito,
Baba Hideo,
Ishimoto Takatsugu
Publication year - 2023
Publication title -
the febs journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.981
H-Index - 204
eISSN - 1742-4658
pISSN - 1742-464X
DOI - 10.1111/febs.16231
Subject(s) - senescence , cellular senescence , context (archaeology) , phenotype , biology , cancer , stromal cell , tumor microenvironment , cancer cell , dual role , microbiology and biotechnology , cancer research , genetics , gene , chemistry , paleontology , combinatorial chemistry
Cellular senescence in cancer development is known to have tumor‐suppressive and tumor‐promoting roles. Recent studies have revealed numerous molecular mechanisms of senescence followed by senescence‐associated secretory phenotype induction and showed the significance of senescence on both sides. Cellular senescence in stromal cells is one of the reasons for therapeutic resistance in advanced cancer; thus, it is an inevitable phenomenon to address while seeking an effective cancer treatment strategy. This review summarizes the molecular mechanisms regarding cellular senescence, focusing on the dual roles played by senescence, and offers some direction toward successful treatments targeting harmful senescent cells.