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  • Oncology
  • Genomics
  • Molecular Biology

Background:

  • Human tumors exhibit complex ecosystems of diverse malignant and nonmalignant cells.
  • Intratumor heterogeneity (ITH) presents a significant challenge in understanding cancer biology and treatment efficacy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent advancements in single-cell expression profiling techniques.
  • To highlight the application of these technologies in clinical settings for dissecting tumor biology.
  • To discuss insights gained regarding tumor classification, stem cell programs, tumor microenvironment, metastasis, and therapeutic responses.

Main Methods:

  • Single-cell expression profiling technologies.
  • Analysis of diverse human tumor types.
  • Integration of single-cell data in clinical research.

Main Results:

  • Single-cell resolution enables detailed characterization of complex tumor ecosystems.
  • Identification of key factors driving ITH, impacting tumor biology and treatment outcomes.
  • Demonstration of utility in understanding tumor classification, stem cell dynamics, microenvironment interactions, metastasis, and response to targeted and immune therapies.

Conclusions:

  • Single-cell genomics is a transformative tool for systematically dissecting ITH in human tumors.
  • Expression profiling at single-cell resolution offers profound insights into fundamental aspects of cancer.
  • This approach is crucial for advancing personalized cancer medicine and improving treatment strategies.