How cancer cells become dormant?
Cell dormancy is a stress-induced process where cells exit cell division and become quiescent. There are several reasons why cells enter this stage, such as nutrient deprivation and harsh environmental conditions. In response, cells begin “to conserve their batteries” to maintain survival, which includes downregulating the energy-consuming metabolic processes, such as protein biosynthesis. The process is reversible, and cells are able to re-activate once stress conditions are alleviated.
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