Caught in a Web: Emerging Roles of Neutrophil Extracellular Traps in Cancer

He, Xue-Yan, Ng, David, Egeblad, Mikala (April 2022) Caught in a Web: Emerging Roles of Neutrophil Extracellular Traps in Cancer. Annual Review of Cancer Biology, 6 (1). ISSN 2472-3428

DOI: 10.1146/annurev-cancerbio-080421-015537

Abstract

<jats:p> Neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) are meshes of DNA decorated with granular proteins that are extruded from neutrophils during immune responses to pathogens. However, excessive NET formation is negatively associated with many diseases, including cancer. NETs contain, for example, proteases, danger-associated molecular patterns (DAMPs), and DNA. These components can act directly on the cancer cells but also affect the surrounding microenvironment, including altering the extracellular matrix and the immune response to tumors. Here, we discuss the emerging roles of NETs in cancer progression, from their ability to promote primary tumor growth and immune escape to their prometastatic effects. The potential clinical implication of targeting NETs as novel therapeutic strategies in cancer is also discussed. </jats:p><jats:p> Expected final online publication date for the Annual Review of Cancer Biology, Volume 6 is April 2022. Please see http://www.annualreviews.org/page/journal/pubdates for revised estimates. </jats:p>

Item Type: Paper
Subjects: organs, tissues, organelles, cell types and functions > cell types and functions > cell functions > cell cycle > Neutrophil extracellular traps
diseases & disorders > cancer > metastasis
organs, tissues, organelles, cell types and functions > cell types and functions > cell types > neutrophils
organs, tissues, organelles, cell types and functions > cell types and functions > cell types > neutrophils
organs, tissues, organelles, cell types and functions > cell types and functions > cell types > neutrophils
diseases & disorders > cancer > drugs and therapies > tumor microenvironment
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Communities: CSHL labs > Egeblad lab
SWORD Depositor: CSHL Elements
Depositing User: CSHL Elements
Date: 11 April 2022
Date Deposited: 03 Feb 2022 16:59
Last Modified: 03 Feb 2022 16:59
URI: https://repository.cshl.edu/id/eprint/40509

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