scholarly journals Tumor-extracellular matrix interactions: Identification of tools associated with breast cancer progression

2015 ◽  
Vol 35 ◽  
pp. 3-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marta Giussani ◽  
Giuseppe Merlino ◽  
Vera Cappelletti ◽  
Elda Tagliabue ◽  
Maria Grazia Daidone
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Extracellular Matrix ◽  
Cancer Progression ◽  
Breast Cancer Progression ◽  
Matrix Interactions ◽  
Extracellular Matrix Interactions

scholarly journals The Extracellular Matrix and Vesicles Modulate the Breast Tumor Microenvironment

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 124 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jun Yang ◽  
Gokhan Bahcecioglu ◽  
Pinar Zorlutuna
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Extracellular Matrix ◽  
Tumor Microenvironment ◽  
Cancer Progression ◽  
Signaling Molecules ◽  
Clinical Applications ◽  
Breast Cancer Progression ◽  
Multiple Roles ◽  
Biophysical Properties ◽  
The Impact

Emerging evidence has shown multiple roles of the tumor microenvironment (TME) components, specifically the extracellular matrix (ECM), in breast cancer development, progression, and metastasis. Aside from the biophysical properties and biochemical composition of the breast ECM, the signaling molecules are extremely important in maintaining homeostasis, and in the breast TME, they serve as the key components that facilitate tumor progression and immune evasion. Extracellular vesicles (EVs), the mediators that convey messages between the cells and their microenvironment through signaling molecules, have just started to capture attention in breast cancer research. In this comprehensive review, we first provide an overview of the impact of ECM in breast cancer progression as well as the alterations occurring in the TME during this process. The critical importance of EVs and their biomolecular contents in breast cancer progression and metastasis are also discussed. Finally, we discuss the potential biomedical or clinical applications of these extracellular components, as well as how they impact treatment outcomes.

scholarly journals Role of extracellular matrix in breast cancer development: a brief update

F1000Research ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. 274 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manoj Kumar Jena ◽  
Jagadeesh Janjanam
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Extracellular Matrix ◽  
Cancer Progression ◽  
Breast Cancer Progression ◽  
Cancer Development ◽  
Invasion And Metastasis ◽  
Mesenchymal Transition ◽  
Breast Cancer Development ◽  
Cancer Pathogenesis

Evidence is increasing on the crucial role of the extracellular matrix (ECM) in breast cancer progression, invasion and metastasis with almost all mortality cases owing to metastasis. The epithelial-mesenchymal transition is the first signal of metastasis involving different transcription factors such as Snail, TWIST, and ZEB1. ECM remodeling is a major event promoting cancer invasion and metastasis; where matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) such as MMP-2, -9, -11, and -14 play vital roles degrading the matrix proteins for cancer spread. The β-D mannuronic acid (MMP inhibitor) has anti-metastatic properties through inhibition of MMP-2, and -9 and could be a potential therapeutic agent. Besides the MMPs, the enzymes such as LOXL2, LOXL4, procollagen lysyl hydroxylase-2, and heparanase also regulate breast cancer progression. The important ECM proteins like integrins (b1-, b5-, and b6- integrins), ECM1 protein, and Hic-5 protein are also actively involved in breast cancer development. The stromal cells such as tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs), cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs), and adipocytes also contribute in tumor development through different processes. The TAMs become proangiogenic through secretion of VEGF-A and building vessel network for nourishment and invasion of the tumor mass. The latest developments of ECM involvement in breast cancer progression has been discussed in this review and this study will help researchers in designing future work on breast cancer pathogenesis and developing therapy targeted to the ECM components.

scholarly journals Early Dysregulation of Cell Adhesion and Extracellular Matrix Pathways in Breast Cancer Progression

2009 ◽  
Vol 175 (3) ◽  
pp. 1292-1302 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lyndsey A. Emery ◽  
Anusri Tripathi ◽  
Chialin King ◽  
Maureen Kavanah ◽  
Jane Mendez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Extracellular Matrix ◽  
Cell Adhesion ◽  
Cancer Progression ◽  
Breast Cancer Progression
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