| Literature DB >> 17675260 |
Brett Hall1, Jennifer Dembinski, A Kate Sasser, Matus Studeny, Michael Andreeff, Frank Marini.
Abstract
Recent evidence suggests that mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) selectively home to tumors, where they contribute to the formation of tumor-associated stroma. This effect can be opposed by genetically modifying MSC to produce high levels of anti-cancer agents that blunt tumor growth kinetics and inhibit the growth of tumors in situ. In this review article, we describe the biological properties of MSC within the tumor microenvironment and discuss the potential use of MSC and other bone marrow-derived cell populations as delivery vehicles for antitumor proteins.Entities:
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Year: 2007 PMID: 17675260 DOI: 10.1532/IJH97.06230
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Int J Hematol ISSN: 0925-5710 Impact factor: 2.490