| Literature DB >> 28292436 |
Daniela F Quail1, Johanna A Joyce2.
Abstract
The brain tumor microenvironment (TME) is emerging as a critical regulator of cancer progression in primary and metastatic brain malignancies. The unique properties of this organ require a specific framework for designing TME-targeted interventions. Here, we discuss a number of these distinct features, including brain-resident cell types, the blood-brain barrier, and various aspects of the immune-suppressive environment. We also highlight recent advances in therapeutically targeting the brain TME in cancer. By developing a comprehensive understanding of the complex and interconnected microenvironmental landscape of brain malignancies we will greatly expand the range of therapeutic strategies available to target these deadly diseases.Entities:
Keywords: blood-brain barrier; brain metastasis; brain tumor microenvironment; glioma; immunotherapy; tumor-associated macrophage
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Year: 2017 PMID: 28292436 PMCID: PMC5424263 DOI: 10.1016/j.ccell.2017.02.009
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Cancer Cell ISSN: 1535-6108 Impact factor: 31.743