Role of tumor microenvironment in tumorigenesis

Role of tumor microenvironment in tumorigenesis

2017.02.25 | Maonan Wang, Jingzhou Zhao, Lishen Zhang, Fang Wei, Yu Lian, Yingfeng Wu, Zhaojian Gong, Shanshan Zhang, Jianda Zhou, Ke Cao, Xiayu Li, Wei Xiong, Guiyuan Li, Zhaoyang Zeng, Can Guo
The role of the tumor microenvironment (TME) in tumorigenesis is a critical area of research. The TME consists of various components, including cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs), neuroendocrine cells, adipose cells, immune-inflammatory cells, blood and lymphatic vascular networks, and the extracellular matrix (ECM). These components interact to influence cancer initiation, progression, and metastasis. CAFs, which are activated fibroblasts, play a significant role in tumor growth by remodeling the ECM, inducing angiogenesis, and recruiting inflammatory cells. They also contribute to tumor progression through the secretion of growth factors and immune suppressive cytokines. Immune-inflammatory cells are involved in cancer immunoediting, which includes elimination, equilibrium, and escape phases. The immune system can either suppress or promote cancer progression, depending on the context. The blood and lymphatic vascular networks are essential for tumor growth, as they supply nutrients and oxygen while removing waste products. They also facilitate tumor cell escape from immune surveillance. Adipose cells contribute to cancer development by secreting cytokines and hormones that promote tumor growth. Neuroendocrine cells can influence tumor progression by secreting various factors that promote cancer cell proliferation and invasion. The ECM provides a structural and biochemical framework that supports tumor growth and metastasis. Understanding the roles of these components in the TME is crucial for developing targeted therapies. The study highlights the importance of identifying specific markers for each component of the TME to improve cancer treatment strategies. The TME is a complex and dynamic environment that significantly influences cancer progression, and targeting its components may lead to more effective therapeutic approaches.The role of the tumor microenvironment (TME) in tumorigenesis is a critical area of research. The TME consists of various components, including cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs), neuroendocrine cells, adipose cells, immune-inflammatory cells, blood and lymphatic vascular networks, and the extracellular matrix (ECM). These components interact to influence cancer initiation, progression, and metastasis. CAFs, which are activated fibroblasts, play a significant role in tumor growth by remodeling the ECM, inducing angiogenesis, and recruiting inflammatory cells. They also contribute to tumor progression through the secretion of growth factors and immune suppressive cytokines. Immune-inflammatory cells are involved in cancer immunoediting, which includes elimination, equilibrium, and escape phases. The immune system can either suppress or promote cancer progression, depending on the context. The blood and lymphatic vascular networks are essential for tumor growth, as they supply nutrients and oxygen while removing waste products. They also facilitate tumor cell escape from immune surveillance. Adipose cells contribute to cancer development by secreting cytokines and hormones that promote tumor growth. Neuroendocrine cells can influence tumor progression by secreting various factors that promote cancer cell proliferation and invasion. The ECM provides a structural and biochemical framework that supports tumor growth and metastasis. Understanding the roles of these components in the TME is crucial for developing targeted therapies. The study highlights the importance of identifying specific markers for each component of the TME to improve cancer treatment strategies. The TME is a complex and dynamic environment that significantly influences cancer progression, and targeting its components may lead to more effective therapeutic approaches.
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