[Future Perspectives of Single-Cell RNA Sequencing in Cancer Research]

This review focuses on cancer, a serious health issue in modern society, and explores the advancements and applications of single-cell RNA sequencing(scRNA-seq)as an advanced technique for understanding its pathobiology. Cancer often arises due to genetic mutations or epigenetic changes, which manifest through fluctuations in gene expression. Therefore, transcriptome information(transcriptomics)plays an indispensable role in cancer research. In this field, there has been a shift from hybridization to next-generation sequencing, and the emergence of scRNA-seq technology enables the analysis of dynamic gene expression properties at the single-cell level. Consequently, significant advancements have been made in cancer research, including understanding complex intercellular variations and interactions, as well as revealing the roles of the tumor microenvironment and immune cells, and the contribution of non-coding RNAs. This review focuses on the progress and applications of scRNA-seq technology, providing an overview of new insights and prospects for cancer research and therapy.