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HERO ID
7130934
Reference Type
Journal Article
Title
Role of the tumor microenvironment in tumor progression and the clinical applications (Review)
Author(s)
Yuan, Y; Jiang, YC; Sun, CK; Chen, QM; ,
Year
2016
Is Peer Reviewed?
1
Journal
Oncology Reports
ISSN:
1021-335X
EISSN:
1791-2431
Publisher
SPANDIDOS PUBL LTD
Location
ATHENS
Page Numbers
2499-2515
Language
English
PMID
26986034
DOI
10.3892/or.2016.4660
Web of Science Id
WOS:000374077700001
Abstract
Oncogene activation and tumor-suppressor gene inactivation are considered as the main causes driving the transformation of normal somatic cells into malignant tumor cells. Cancer cells are the driving force of tumor development and progression. Yet, cancer cells are unable to accomplish this alone. The tumor microenvironment is also considered to play an active role rather than simply acting as a by-stander in tumor progression. Through different pathways, tumor cells efficiently recruit stromal cells, which in turn, provide tumor cell growth signals, intermediate metabolites, and provide a suitable environment for tumor progression as well as metastasis. Through reciprocal communication, cancer cells and the microenvironment act in collusion leading to high proliferation and metastatic capability. Understanding the role of the tumor microenvironment in tumor progression provides us with novel approaches through which to target the tumor microenvironment for efficient anticancer treatment. In this review, we summarize the mechanisms involved in the recruitment of stromal cells by tumor cells to the primary tumor site and highlight the role of the tumor microenvironment in the regulation of tumor progression. We further discuss the potential approaches for cancer therapy.
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