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Published on: October 2, 2020
Cancer Stem Cell-Targeted Therapies in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Olfa Rebai1, Mohamed Amri2, Sami Fattouch1
1National Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology (INSAT), LR21ES02, Laboratory of EcoChemistry, University of Carthage, Tunis, Tunisia.
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Cancer stem cells (CSCs) drive chemoresistance, metastasis, and relapse in triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), yet a comprehensive synthesis of targeted therapy evidence remains lacking. We systematically searched PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science (2010-2025) and pooled effect sizes from 12 eligible studies (540 TNBC samples) using a random-effects model per PRISMA 2020 guidelines. CSC-targeted therapies significantly reduced CSC viability (SMD = -1.12; 95% CI: -1.45 to -0.79; p < 0.001), with combination approaches showing superior efficacy, moderate heterogeneity (I2 = 52%), and no publication bias, supporting further clinical trials to validate these promising preclinical strategies.
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