Cancer Cell Differentiation

Cancer cell differentiation refers to the process by which cancer cells develop from more general, less specialized cells into cells that resemble specific types of tissue. In healthy tissue, cells mature and take on specific roles, but in cancer, this process often becomes disrupted. Some cancer cells remain undifferentiated, meaning they do not develop specialized features, which can make them more aggressive and harder to treat. Others may partially differentiate, affecting how they grow and behave. Understanding differentiation helps researchers develop targeted therapies aimed at controlling or reversing the abnormal development of cancer cells.