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A silence catalyst: CCL5-mediated intercellular communication in cancer
Wei-Ting Hu1, Ming Li2, Pei-Jun Ma1
1Department of Clinical Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, China Medical University, No.77 Puhe Road, Shenyang North New Area, Shenyang, 110122, Liaoning, China.
Chemokine CCL5 (RANTES) is crucial in cancer, influencing tumor growth, metastasis, and immune evasion. This review details its role in the tumor microenvironment and intercellular communication, offering potential diagnostic and therapeutic targets.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Immunology
- Cell Biology
Background:
- Chemokine CCL5 (RANTES) is a key mediator in cancer intercellular communication.
- CCL5 and its receptors, particularly CCR5, are vital components of the tumor microenvironment.
- The precise mechanisms of CCL5-mediated intercellular communication in cancer remain incompletely understood.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the latest information on the origin, structure, and characterization of CCL5.
- To elucidate the multifaceted role of CCL5 in the tumor microenvironment.
- To explore CCL5-mediated intercellular communication in breast, lung, and ovarian cancers.
Main Methods:
- Literature review summarizing current research on CCL5 in cancer.
- Analysis of CCL5's role in intercellular communication via exosomes and microvesicles.
- Examination of CCL5's involvement in cancer development, metastasis, and immune escape.
Main Results:
- CCL5 plays a significant tumor-promoting role by activating signaling pathways via CCR5.
- Intercellular communication mediated by CCL5 occurs through exosomes and microvesicles in various cancers.
- CCL5 influences cancer progression, immune response, and metastasis.
Conclusions:
- CCL5 has a complex and multifaceted role in cancer biology.
- Understanding CCL5-mediated communication provides insights into cancer development and immune evasion.
- CCL5 presents potential as a biomarker for cancer diagnosis and prognosis, and as a therapeutic target.
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