Coevolution of cancer and stromal cellular responses

Laurie E. Littlepage, Mikala Egeblad, Zena Werb

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Abstract

It is now becoming apparent that multiple types of stromal cells, including macrophages, mast cells, adipocytes, and fibroblasts make pivotal contributions to carcinogenesis. In the May 6 issue of Cell, Orimo and colleagues (Orimo et al., 2005) show that carcinoma-associated fibroblasts can promote epithelial tumorigenesis by secreting the chemokine SDF-1α (CXCL12). SDF-1α stimulates carcinoma cell proliferation and recruitment of endothelial precursor cells.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)499-500
Number of pages2
JournalCancer cell
Volume7
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 2005
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Oncology
  • Cancer Research

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