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Role of Complement in Regulating Inflammation Processes in Renal and Prostate Cancers
Giuseppe Stefano Netti1, Rossana Franzin2, Alessandra Stasi2
1Clinical Pathology, Center of Molecular Medicine, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Foggia, 71122 Foggia, Italy.
Cells
|September 28, 2021
Summary
The complement system and cellular senescence, once thought to fight cancer, now appear to promote tumor growth in inflammaging. This study explores their dual role, especially in prostate and renal cell carcinoma.
Area of Science:
- Immunology
- Oncology
- Cell Biology
Background:
- The complement system, crucial for innate immunity, was historically viewed as anti-cancer.
- Cellular senescence, a cell cycle arrest state, was believed to inhibit tumors.
- Emerging evidence links both to tumor promotion within chronic inflammation (inflammaging).
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss the dual role of senescence in cancer.
- To highlight tumors dependent on complement activation.
- To offer a senescence-related perspective on prostate and renal cell carcinoma.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing research data.
- Analysis of the interplay between complement system, senescence, and cancer.
- Focus on specific cancer types: prostate and renal cell carcinoma.
Main Results:
- Both complement system and cellular senescence can paradoxically drive tumor growth.
- Inflammaging creates a microenvironment where these processes support cancer progression.
- Prostate and renal cell carcinoma exhibit strong dependence on complement activation.
Conclusions:
- Senescence plays an ambivalent role in cancer, capable of both suppression and promotion.
- Understanding senescence in the context of inflammaging and complement activation is key.
- This perspective offers new insights into managing prostate and renal cell carcinoma.
Keywords:
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