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The aim is to explore the functional roles of cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs) in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma and their therapeutic implications.

June 12, 2026Genes & DiseasesOpen Access

Cancer-associated fibroblast programs across cancers: Functional axes and double-edged roles in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma

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The aim is to explore the functional roles of cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs) in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma and their therapeutic implications.
Synthesis of findings from single-cell, spatial, and multi-omics studies on CAFs across cancers.
Mapping of CAF programs to pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma biology focusing on lineage and functional plasticity.
Discussion of therapeutic strategies involving CAF-targeted therapies and stromal reprogramming.
CAFs exhibit varied programs that influence tumor behavior, including immune evasion and drug resistance.
Certain CAF states can promote anti-tumor immune responses while others facilitate tumor growth.
Indiscriminate CAF depletion can lead to negative outcomes in treatment.

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Review highlights cancer-associated fibroblast roles in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, suggesting targeted therapies for better outcomes.

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Xu et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2ba18c8101cf8926f00f06 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gendis.2026.102275

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Review highlights cancer-associated fibroblast roles in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, suggesting targeted therapies for better outcomes.

Cancer-associated fibroblast programs across cancers: Functional axes and double-edged roles in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma

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Cancer-associated fibroblast programs across cancers: Functional axes and double-edged roles in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma

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