癌症
基质
血管生成
生物
癌细胞
肿瘤进展
转移性乳腺癌
乳腺肿瘤
肿瘤科
免疫系统
作者
Lucas E. L. Terceiro,Chidalu A Edechi,Nnamdi M Ikeogu,Barbara E. Nickel,Sabine Hombach-Klonisch,Tanveer Sharif,Etienne Leygue,Yvonne Myal
出处
期刊:Cancers
[MDPI AG]
日期:2021-09-25
卷期号:13 (19): 4798-
标识
DOI:10.3390/cancers13194798
摘要
The tumor microenvironment plays a pivotal role in the tumorigenesis, progression, and metastatic spread of many cancers including breast. There is now increasing evidence to support the observations that a bidirectional interplay between breast cancer cells and stromal cells exists within the tumor and the tumor microenvironment both at the primary tumor site and at the metastatic site. This interaction occurs through direct cell to cell contact, or by the release of autocrine or paracrine factors which can activate pro-tumor signaling pathways and modulate tumor behavior. In this review, we will highlight recent advances in our current knowledge about the multiple interactions between breast cancer cells and neighboring cells (fibroblasts, endothelial cells, adipocytes, innate and adaptive immune cells) in the tumor microenvironment that coordinate to regulate metastasis. We also highlight the role of exosomes and circulating tumor cells in facilitating breast cancer metastasis. We discuss some key markers associated with stromal cells in the breast tumor environment and their potential to predict patient survival and guide treatment. Finally, we will provide some brief perspectives on how current technologies may lead to the development of more effective therapies for the clinical management of breast cancer patients.
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