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Models of Bone Metastasis
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Models of Bone Metastasis

Published on: September 4, 2012

[Molecular biology of bone metastases]

Andreas Doll1, Marta García, Marina Rigau

  • 1Programa de Investigación Traslacional en Cáncer de Próstata Vall d'Hebrón, Hospital Vall d'Hebrón. Barcelona, España. andreas.doll@vhir.org

Archivos Espanoles De Urologia
|June 25, 2013
PubMed

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Advances in understanding bone metastasis, using OMICS and animal models, identify new molecular targets. This research aims to reduce skeletal complications and improve survival in metastatic cancer patients.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Molecular Biology
  • Cancer Metastasis Research

Context:

  • Bone metastases are a common and severe complication in cancer patients.
  • Recent progress has elucidated molecular mechanisms driving osteolytic and osteoblastic bone metastases.

Purpose:

  • To review recent advances in understanding the molecular mechanisms of bone metastasis.
  • To summarize the next generation of molecular targets for treating bone metastases.

Summary:

  • Utilizes OMICS technologies and preclinical animal models to identify key factors involved in bone metastasis.
  • Highlights factors produced by tumors or host stroma that influence bone metastasis progression.

Impact:

  • Aims to decrease skeletal morbidities associated with metastatic cancer, particularly prostate cancer.
  • Potential to improve overall survival rates for patients with bone metastases.

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