Stromal biology and therapy in pancreatic cancer: ready for clinical translation?

Neesse, A., Bauer, C. A., Ohlund, D., Lauth, M., Buchholz, M., Michl, P., Tuveson, D. A., Gress, T. M. (September 2018) Stromal biology and therapy in pancreatic cancer: ready for clinical translation? Gut, 68 (1). pp. 159-171. ISSN 0017-5749

URL: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30177543
DOI: 10.1136/gutjnl-2018-316451

Abstract

Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDA) is notoriously aggressive and hard to treat. The tumour microenvironment (TME) in PDA is highly dynamic and has been found to promote tumour progression, metastasis niche formation and therapeutic resistance. Intensive research of recent years has revealed an incredible heterogeneity and complexity of the different components of the TME, including cancer-associated fibroblasts, immune cells, extracellular matrix components, tumour vessels and nerves. It has been hypothesised that paracrine interactions between neoplastic epithelial cells and TME compartments may result in either tumour-promoting or tumour-restraining consequences. A better preclinical understanding of such complex and dynamic network systems is required to develop more powerful treatment strategies for patients. Scientific activity and the number of compelling findings has virtually exploded during recent years. Here, we provide an update of the most recent findings in this area and discuss their translational and clinical implications for basic scientists and clinicians alike.

Item Type: Paper
Subjects: diseases & disorders > cancer > cancer types > pancreatic cancer
diseases & disorders > cancer > drugs and therapies > tumor microenvironment
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Communities: CSHL labs > Tuveson lab
Depositing User: Matthew Dunn
Date: 3 September 2018
Date Deposited: 06 Sep 2018 18:36
Last Modified: 07 Jan 2019 15:52
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URI: https://repository.cshl.edu/id/eprint/37193

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