Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research ›› 2021, Vol. 25 ›› Issue (19): 3090-3096.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.2095-4344.3504

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Bladder cancer stem cell markers and related signaling pathways: antibody targeted therapy

Chen Jie1, Liao Chengcheng2, Chen Zhiwei1, Wang Yan3   

  1. 1The Third Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi 563000, Guizhou Province, China; 2Key Laboratory of Oral Disease Research in Guizhou Province, Zunyi 563000, Guizhou Province, China; 3Department of Urology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University (The First People’s Hospital of Zunyi City), Zunyi 563000, Guizhou Province, China
  • Received:2020-05-14 Revised:2020-05-16 Accepted:2020-06-19 Online:2021-07-09 Published:2021-01-14
  • Contact: Wang Yan, MD, Professor, Department of Urology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University (The First People’s Hospital of Zunyi City), Zunyi 563000, Guizhou Province, China
  • About author:Chen Jie, Master candidate, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi 563000, Guizhou Province, China
  • Supported by:
    the National Natural Science Foundation of China, No. 81660121 (to WY) 

Abstract: BACKGROUND:  Bladder cancer is one of the most common malignancies of the urinary system and is a serious threat to patient. The continuous in-depth study of cancer stem cells provides a new therapeutic direction for the cure of bladder cancer, in which important markers and signaling pathways of bladder cancer stem cells provide a strong basis for targeted therapy of bladder cancer. 
OBJECTIVE: To review the research progress of major markers and signaling pathways of bladder cancer stem cells.
METHODS: A computer-based search for articles published from 2004 to 2020 was performed in CNKI and PubMed databases. The key words were “bladder cancer, cancer stem cells (CSCs)” in Chinese and English. We selected articles related to bladder cancer stem cell markers and signaling pathways, and summarized, sorted and discussed the role of important markers and signaling pathways in the initiation, recurrence, metastasis and drug resistance of bladder cancer.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: The markers and signaling pathways of bladder cancer stem cells play an important role in the development, progression, invasion, metastasis, and drug resistance of bladder cancer. The further study of them can provide new ideas for the further development of antibody targeted therapy against cancer stem cells. 


Key words: stem cells, cancer stem cells, stem cell markers, bladder cancer, signal pathway, targeted therapy, review

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