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This review explores how mechanical forces at the cancer cell-microenvironment interface impact cancer progression. Understanding these biomechanical factors is key for developing novel cancer therapies and drug delivery systems.

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  • Biophysics
  • Cancer Biology
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • The cancer cell and its surrounding microenvironment interact at biointerfaces, influencing cancer progression, metastasis, and drug efficacy.
  • Recent attention is focused on these interfaces due to their fundamental roles in cancer growth and spread.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the mechanical coupling of biointerfaces in cancer.
  • To explore applications in early cancer diagnosis, anticancer agent pharmacology, and drug carrier design.

Main Methods:

  • Focus on mechanical coupling at the cancer cell/microenvironment interface.
  • Review of newly developed cancer therapy strategies based on mechanical coupling.

Main Results:

  • Cell mechanics present a rich target space for modulating tumor cell behavior.
  • Strategies include correcting cell mechanics defects and tunable rigidity for drug delivery.

Conclusions:

  • Mechanical coupling of biointerfaces offers promising avenues for cancer early diagnosis and therapy.
  • Biomechanopharmacology is crucial for understanding and controlling biomechanical factors in cancer drug development.