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Application of exosomal miRNA mediated macrophage polarization in colorectal cancer: Current progress and challenges

YUN ZHANG1,2,#, SHALING TANG1,2,#, YUBO GAO1,2, ZHONGTING LU1,2, YUAN YANG1,2, JING CHEN3, TAO LI4,*

1 Department of Oncology, School of Clinical Medicine, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China
2 General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China
3 School of Basic Medical Sciences, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China
4 Department of Surgical Oncology, Tumor Hospital, The General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China

* Corresponding Author: TAO LI. Email: email
# These authors contributed to the work equally and should be regarded as co-first authors

Oncology Research 2024, 32(1), 61-71. https://doi.org/10.32604/or.2023.043481

Abstract

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a major global health problem with high morbidity and mortality rates. Surgical resection is the main treatment for early-stage CRC, but detecting it early is challenging. Therefore, effective therapeutic targets for advanced patients are still lacking. Exosomes, tiny vesicles in body fluids, play a crucial role in tumor metastasis, immune regulation, and drug resistance. Interestingly, they can even serve as a biomarker for cancer diagnosis and prognosis. Studies have shown that exosomes can carry miRNA, mediate the polarization of M1/M2 macrophages, promote the proliferation and metastasis of cancer cells, and affect the prognosis of CRC. Since the gastrointestinal tract has many macrophages, understanding the mechanism behind exosomal miRNA-mediated macrophage polarization in CRC treatment is crucial. This article summarizes recent advancements in the study of exosomal miRNAs in CRC and their potential as diagnostic and prognostic markers.

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Application of exosomal miRNA mediated macrophage polarization in colorectal cancer: Current progress and challenges

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APA Style
ZHANG, Y., TANG, S., GAO, Y., LU, Z., YANG, Y. et al. (2024). Application of exosomal mirna mediated macrophage polarization in colorectal cancer: current progress and challenges. Oncology Research, 32(1), 61-71. https://doi.org/10.32604/or.2023.043481
Vancouver Style
ZHANG Y, TANG S, GAO Y, LU Z, YANG Y, CHEN J, et al. Application of exosomal mirna mediated macrophage polarization in colorectal cancer: current progress and challenges. Oncol Res. 2024;32(1):61-71 https://doi.org/10.32604/or.2023.043481
IEEE Style
Y. ZHANG et al., "Application of exosomal miRNA mediated macrophage polarization in colorectal cancer: Current progress and challenges," Oncol. Res., vol. 32, no. 1, pp. 61-71. 2024. https://doi.org/10.32604/or.2023.043481



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