scholarly journals A Prelude to Engineering of Cell Microenvironment Using Novel Hydrogels

2015 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaohui Zhang ◽  
Feng Xu
Keyword(s):  
Cell Microenvironment

scholarly journals Cancer Stem Cell Microenvironment Models with Biomaterial Scaffolds In Vitro

Processes ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 45
Author(s):  
Ghmkin Hassan ◽  
Said M. Afify ◽  
Shiro Kitano ◽  
Akimasa Seno ◽  
Hiroko Ishii ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cells ◽  
Cancer Biology ◽  
Advanced Technology ◽  
Cancer Microenvironment ◽  
Critical Factors ◽  
Self Renewal ◽  
Cell Microenvironment ◽  
Biological Phenomena ◽  
Biomaterial Scaffolds

Defined by its potential for self-renewal, differentiation and tumorigenicity, cancer stem cells (CSCs) are considered responsible for drug resistance and relapse. To understand the behavior of CSC, the effects of the microenvironment in each tissue are a matter of great concerns for scientists in cancer biology. However, there are many complicated obstacles in the mimicking the microenvironment of CSCs even with current advanced technology. In this context, novel biomaterials have widely been assessed as in vitro platforms for their ability to mimic cancer microenvironment. These efforts should be successful to identify and characterize various CSCs specific in each type of cancer. Therefore, extracellular matrix scaffolds made of biomaterial will modulate the interactions and facilitate the investigation of CSC associated with biological phenomena simplifying the complexity of the microenvironment. In this review, we summarize latest advances in biomaterial scaffolds, which are exploited to mimic CSC microenvironment, and their chemical and biological requirements with discussion. The discussion includes the possible effects on both cells in tumors and microenvironment to propose what the critical factors are in controlling the CSC microenvironment focusing the future investigation. Our insights on their availability in drug screening will also follow the discussion.

ROS-based dynamic therapy synergy with modulating tumor cell-microenvironment mediated by inorganic nanomedicine

2021 ◽  
Vol 437 ◽  
pp. 213828
Author(s):  
Xiaoyan Zhong ◽  
Xianwen Wang ◽  
Jianxiang Li ◽  
Jun Hu ◽  
Liang Cheng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tumor Cell ◽  
Cell Microenvironment ◽  
Dynamic Therapy

scholarly journals The Role of Extracellular Vesicles in the Development of a Cancer Stem Cell Microenvironment Niche and Potential Therapeutic Targets

Cancers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (10) ◽  
pp. 2435
Author(s):  
Thomas J. Brown ◽  
Victoria James
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Tumor Microenvironment ◽  
Extracellular Vesicles ◽  
Multiple Cancer ◽  
Therapeutic Targeting ◽  
Small Component ◽  
Facilitated Communication ◽  
Cell Microenvironment ◽  
Cancer Types

Cancer stem cells (CSCs) have increasingly been shown to be a crucial element of heterogenous tumors. Although a relatively small component of the population, they increase the resistance to treatment and the likelihood of recurrence. In recent years, it has been shown, across multiple cancer types (e.g., colorectal, breast and prostate), that reciprocal communication between cancer and the microenvironment exists, which is, in part, facilitated by extracellular vesicles (EVs). However, the mechanisms of this method of communication and its influence on CSC populations is less well-understood. Therefore, the aim of this systematic review is to determine the evidence that supports the role of EVs in the manipulation of the tumor microenvironment to promote the survival of CSCs. Embase and PubMed were used to identify all studies on the topic, which were screened using PRISMA guidelines, resulting in the inclusion of 16 studies. These 16 studies reported on the EV content, pathways altered by EVs and therapeutic targeting of CSC through EV-mediated changes to the microenvironment. In conclusion, these studies demonstrated the role of EV-facilitated communication in maintaining CSCs via manipulation of the tumor microenvironment, demonstrating the potential of creating therapeutics to target CSCs. However, further works are needed to fully understand the targetable mechanisms upon which future therapeutics can be based.

scholarly journals Functional and Biomimetic Materials for Engineering of the Three-Dimensional Cell Microenvironment

2017 ◽  
Vol 117 (20) ◽  
pp. 12764-12850 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guoyou Huang ◽  
Fei Li ◽  
Xin Zhao ◽  
Yufei Ma ◽  
Yuhui Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Biomimetic Materials ◽  
Cell Microenvironment ◽  
Dimensional Cell

The cancer stem cell microenvironment and anti-cancer therapy

2009 ◽  
Vol 85 (11) ◽  
pp. 955-962 ◽  
Author(s):  
Veerander P. S. Ghotra ◽  
Jordi C. Puigvert ◽  
Erik H. J. Danen
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cell ◽  
Cancer Therapy ◽  
Cancer Stem Cell ◽  
Cell Microenvironment ◽  
Anti Cancer

scholarly journals Organizational metrics of interchromatin speckle factor domains: integrative classifier for stem cell adhesion & lineage signaling

2015 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 435-446 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sebastián L. Vega ◽  
Anandika Dhaliwal ◽  
Varun Arvind ◽  
Parth J. Patel ◽  
Nick R. M. Beijer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Stem Cell ◽  
Cell Adhesion ◽  
Nuclear Protein ◽  
Cell Lineage ◽  
Lineage Commitment ◽  
Cell Microenvironment ◽  
Stem Cell Lineage ◽  
High Content Analysis

Timely classification of stem cell lineage commitment in response to cell–microenvironment interactions using high content analysis of sub-nuclear protein organization.

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