Oncogenic senescence: A multi-functional perspective

Darren J. Baker, Fatouma Alimirah, Jan M. van Deursen, Judith Campisi, Jeffrey Hildesheim

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Abstract

Cellular senescence is defined as an irreversible growth arrest with the acquisition of a distinctive secretome. The growth arrest is a potent anticancer mechanism whereas the secretome facilitates wound healing, tissue repair, and development. The senescence response has also become increasingly recognized as an important contributor to aging and age-related diseases, including cancer. Although oncogenic mutations are capable of inducing a beneficial senescence response that prevents the growth of premalignant cells and promotes cancer immune-surveillance, the secretome of senescent cells also includes factors with pro-tumorigenic properties. On June 23rd and 24th, 2016, the Division of Cancer Biology of the National Cancer Institute sponsored a workshop to discuss the complex role of cellular senescence in tumorigenesis with the goal to define the major challenges and opportunities within this important field of cancer research. Additionally, it was noted how the development of novel tools and technologies are required to accelerate research into a mechanistic understanding of senescent cells in carcinogenesis in order to overcome the current limitations in this exciting, yet ill-defined area.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)27661-27672
Number of pages12
JournalOncotarget
Volume8
Issue number16
DOIs
StatePublished - 2017

Keywords

  • Cellular senescence
  • Microenvironment
  • Tumorigenesis

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Oncology

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