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Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Developmental Biology
  • Immunology

Background:

  • The tumor microenvironment (TME) is critical for tumor survival and spread.
  • Recapitulating the human TME in models remains challenging.
  • Zebrafish offer unique advantages for TME research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the utility of zebrafish models in TME investigation.
  • To highlight insights gained into TME dynamics and tumor support.
  • To discuss advancements in zebrafish TME modeling.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on zebrafish TME models.
  • Focus on zebrafish's optical clarity, genetic manipulability, and engraftment.
  • Analysis of studies investigating TME components and dynamics in zebrafish.

Main Results:

  • Zebrafish models provide valuable insights into innate immune cell interactions within the TME.
  • Studies reveal the role of cytokine signaling in tumor progression using zebrafish.
  • Zebrafish models elucidate metastatic plasticity and cascade mechanisms.

Conclusions:

  • Zebrafish are indispensable for modeling the TME and understanding tumor biology.
  • Recent advancements, including adult zebrafish and xenografts, enhance TME research.
  • Zebrafish models facilitate the discovery of novel therapeutic targets.