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Tumor stroma.

R Seljelid1, S Jozefowski, B Sveinbjörnsson

  • 1Department of Experimental Pathology, Medical Faculty, University of Tromsø, Norway.

Anticancer Research
|March 4, 2000
PubMed
Summary

Tumor stroma cells, like macrophages, support cancer growth by producing essential factors. Immunomodulation aims to reverse this, turning these cells against tumors for elimination, especially in local malignancies.

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Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Immunology
  • Cancer Biology

Background:

  • The tumor stroma, previously underestimated, actively influences tumor progression.
  • Stromal cells and their products are vital for tumor growth, angiogenesis, and invasion.
  • Inflammatory mediators from stromal cells contribute to systemic tumor effects like cachexia.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the critical role of tumor stroma in tumorigenesis.
  • To propose immunomodulation as a therapeutic strategy targeting stromal cells.
  • To conceptualize "slave uprising" of stromal cells against cancer.

Main Methods:

  • Review of accumulated evidence on tumor stroma function.
  • Analysis of the role of growth factors, cytokines, and lytic enzymes.
  • Conceptual framework for immunomodulation targeting tumor-associated macrophages.

Main Results:

  • Stromal cells are essential for tumorigenesis but not carcinogenesis.
  • Macrophages and other stromal cells act as "slaves" producing factors tumors need.
  • Tumor cells exploit stromal cells for growth and survival.

Conclusions:

  • Immunomodulation can reprogram stromal cells to attack tumors.
  • Targeting stromal cell function offers a novel therapeutic avenue.
  • This approach may be effective for local malignancies and metastasis prevention.

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