Cancer-related inflammation

Mantovani, A; Allavena, P; Sica, A; Balkwill, F

HERO ID

498117

Reference Type

Journal Article

Subtype

Review

Year

2008

Language

English

PMID

18650914

HERO ID 498117
Material Type Review
In Press No
Year 2008
Title Cancer-related inflammation
Authors Mantovani, A; Allavena, P; Sica, A; Balkwill, F
Journal Nature
Volume 454
Issue 7203
Page Numbers 436-444
Abstract The mediators and cellular effectors of inflammation are important constituents of the local environment of tumours. In some types of cancer, inflammatory conditions are present before a malignant change occurs. Conversely, in other types of cancer, an oncogenic change induces an inflammatory microenvironment that promotes the development of tumours. Regardless of its origin, 'smouldering' inflammation in the tumour microenvironment has many tumour-promoting effects. It aids in the proliferation and survival of malignant cells, promotes angiogenesis and metastasis, subverts adaptive immune responses, and alters responses to hormones and chemotherapeutic agents. The molecular pathways of this cancer-related inflammation are now being unravelled, resulting in the identification of new target molecules that could lead to improved diagnosis and treatment.
Doi 10.1038/nature07205
Pmid 18650914
Wosid WOS:000257860300038
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Language Text English
Keyword nf-kappa-b; necrosis-factor-alpha; tumor-associated macrophages; chemokine receptor cxcr4; colitis-associated cancer; cell lung-cancer; colorectal-cancer; ovarian-cancer; signaling pathway; bone-marrow
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