| Literature DB >> 25818365 |
Josette M Northcott1, Jason J Northey2, J Matthew Barnes2, Valerie M Weaver3.
Abstract
Tumor cells exist in a constantly evolving stromal microenvironment composed of vasculature, immune cells and cancer-associated fibroblasts, all residing within a dynamic extracellular matrix. In this review, we examine the biochemical and biophysical interactions between these various stromal cells and their matrix microenvironment. While the stroma can alter tumor progression via multiple mechanisms, we emphasize the role of homeobox genes in detecting and modulating the mechanical changes in the microenvironment during tumor progression.Entities:
Keywords: Extracellular matrix; Homeobox genes; Stiffness; Stromal cells; Tumor microenvironment
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Year: 2015 PMID: 25818365 PMCID: PMC4433566 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbcan.2015.03.004
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Biochim Biophys Acta ISSN: 0006-3002