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Abstract
Phenotypic plasticity of cancer cells is increasingly recognized as a mechanism of tumor escape from targeted therapies. Yet, the phenotypic heterogeneity of colorectal cancer remains poorly explored. Our study identifies oncofetal reprogramming of neoplastic stem cells, driven by the transcription factors YAP and AP-1, as a critical driver of phenotypic heterogeneity, lineage plasticity and therapy resistance. Targeting the oncofetal program enhances the efficacy and durability of current treatments.
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