How Does Cellular Heterogeneity Influence Treatment Outcomes?
Cellular heterogeneity can significantly impact treatment outcomes by contributing to drug resistance and therapeutic failure. In cancer therapy, for example, subpopulations of cancer cells may possess intrinsic or acquired resistance mechanisms that allow them to survive treatment and lead to disease relapse. Understanding the heterogeneity among cancer cells can inform the development of more effective, personalized treatment strategies that target resistant cell populations.
