Journal of Hematology & Oncology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
18(1)
Published: Jan. 13, 2025
The
tumor
microenvironment
(TME)
is
integral
to
cancer
progression,
impacting
metastasis
and
treatment
response.
It
consists
of
diverse
cell
types,
extracellular
matrix
components,
signaling
molecules
that
interact
promote
growth
therapeutic
resistance.
Elucidating
the
intricate
interactions
between
cells
TME
crucial
in
understanding
progression
challenges.
A
critical
process
induced
by
epithelial-mesenchymal
transition
(EMT),
wherein
epithelial
acquire
mesenchymal
traits,
which
enhance
their
motility
invasiveness
progression.
By
targeting
various
components
TME,
novel
investigational
strategies
aim
disrupt
TME's
contribution
EMT,
thereby
improving
efficacy,
addressing
resistance,
offering
a
nuanced
approach
therapy.
This
review
scrutinizes
key
players
emphasizing
avenues
therapeutically
components.
Moreover,
article
discusses
implications
for
resistance
mechanisms
highlights
current
toward
modulation
along
with
potential
caveats.
Current Oncology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
29(5), P. 3044 - 3060
Published: April 24, 2022
The
discovery
of
immune
checkpoint
proteins
such
as
PD-1/PDL-1
and
CTLA-4
represents
a
significant
breakthrough
in
the
field
cancer
immunotherapy.
Therefore,
humanized
monoclonal
antibodies,
targeting
these
have
been
utilized
successfully
patients
with
metastatic
melanoma,
renal
cell
carcinoma,
head
neck
cancers
non-small
lung
cancer.
US
FDA
has
approved
three
different
categories
inhibitors
(ICIs)
PD-1
(Nivolumab,
Pembrolizumab,
Cemiplimab),
PDL-1
(Atezolimumab,
Durvalumab
Avelumab),
inhibitor
(Ipilimumab).
Unfortunately,
not
all
respond
favourably
to
drugs,
highlighting
role
biomarkers
Tumour
mutation
burden
(TMB),
expression,
microbiome,
hypoxia,
interferon-γ,
ECM
predicting
responses
ICIs-based
current
study
aims
review
literature
updates
on
ICIs
therapy.
Journal of Biomedical Science,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
29(1)
Published: Oct. 17, 2022
Abstract
Tumor
microenvironment
(TME)
is
a
specialized
ecosystem
of
host
components,
designed
by
tumor
cells
for
successful
development
and
metastasis
tumor.
With
the
advent
3D
culture
advanced
bioinformatic
methodologies,
it
now
possible
to
study
TME’s
individual
components
their
interplay
at
higher
resolution.
Deeper
understanding
immune
cell’s
diversity,
stromal
constituents,
repertoire
profiling,
neoantigen
prediction
TMEs
has
provided
opportunity
explore
spatial
temporal
regulation
therapeutic
interventions.
The
variation
TME
composition
among
patients
plays
an
important
role
in
determining
responders
non-responders
towards
cancer
immunotherapy.
Therefore,
there
could
be
possibility
reprogramming
overcome
widely
prevailing
issue
immunotherapeutic
resistance.
focus
present
review
understand
complexity
comprehending
future
perspective
its
as
potential
targets.
later
part
describes
sophisticated
models
emerging
valuable
means
extensive
account
tools
profile
predict
neoantigens.
Overall,
this
provides
comprehensive
current
knowledge
available
target
TME.
Molecular Cancer,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
21(1)
Published: Nov. 2, 2022
Tumors
are
comprised
of
both
cancer
cells
and
surrounding
stromal
components.
As
an
essential
part
the
tumor
microenvironment,
stroma
is
highly
dynamic,
heterogeneous
commonly
tumor-type
specific,
it
mainly
includes
noncellular
compositions
such
as
extracellular
matrix
unique
cancer-associated
vascular
system
well
a
wide
variety
cellular
components
including
activated
fibroblasts,
mesenchymal
cells,
pericytes.
All
these
elements
operate
with
each
other
in
coordinated
fashion
collectively
promote
initiation,
progression,
metastasis
therapeutic
resistance.
Over
past
few
decades,
numerous
studies
have
been
conducted
to
study
interaction
crosstalk
between
neoplastic
cells.
Meanwhile,
we
also
witnessed
exponential
increase
investigation
recognition
critical
roles
solid
tumors.
A
series
clinical
trials
targeting
launched
continually.
In
this
review,
introduce
discuss
current
advances
understanding
various
their
cancers.
We
elaborate
on
potential
novel
approaches
for
tumor-stroma-based
targeting,
aim
leap
from
bench
bedside.
Exploration,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
2(3)
Published: March 15, 2022
Immunotherapy
strategies
that
use
cell-based
delivery
systems
have
sparked
much
interest
in
the
treatment
of
malignancies,
owing
to
their
high
biocompatibility,
excellent
tumor
targeting
capability,
and
unique
biofunctionalities
growth
process.
A
variety
design
principles
for
immunotherapy,
including
cell
surface
decoration,
membrane
coating,
encapsulation,
genetically
engineered
cell,
cell-derived
exosomes,
give
cancer
immunotherapy
great
potential
improve
therapeutic
efficacy
reduce
adverse
effects.
However,
methods
is
still
limited,
practical
uses
are
hampered
due
complex
physiological
immunological
obstacles,
such
as
physical
barriers
immune
infiltration,
immunosuppressive
microenvironment,
upregulation
pathways,
metabolic
restriction.
In
this
review,
we
present
an
overview
maximize
impact,
along
with
anatomical,
metabolic,
impediments
using
treat
cancer.
Following
that,
a
summary
novel
been
created
overcome
these
obstacles
immunotherapeutic
provided.
Also,
prospects
next-step
development
concluded
end.
Cancer Communications,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
43(5), P. 525 - 561
Published: April 2, 2023
Abstract
Tumor
development
and
metastasis
are
facilitated
by
the
complex
interactions
between
cancer
cells
their
microenvironment,
which
comprises
stromal
extracellular
matrix
(ECM)
components,
among
other
factors.
Stromal
can
adopt
new
phenotypes
to
promote
tumor
cell
invasion.
A
deep
understanding
of
signaling
pathways
involved
in
cell‐to‐cell
cell‐to‐ECM
is
needed
design
effective
intervention
strategies
that
might
interrupt
these
interactions.
In
this
review,
we
describe
microenvironment
(TME)
components
associated
therapeutics.
We
discuss
clinical
advances
prevalent
newly
discovered
TME,
immune
checkpoints
immunosuppressive
chemokines,
currently
used
inhibitors
targeting
pathways.
These
include
both
intrinsic
non‐autonomous
TME:
protein
kinase
C
(PKC)
signaling,
Notch,
transforming
growth
factor
(TGF‐β)
Endoplasmic
Reticulum
(ER)
stress
response,
lactate
Metabolic
reprogramming,
cyclic
GMP–AMP
synthase
(cGAS)–stimulator
interferon
genes
(STING)
Siglec
also
recent
Programmed
Cell
Death
Protein
1
(PD‐1),
Cytotoxic
T‐Lymphocyte
Associated
4
(CTLA4),
T‐cell
immunoglobulin
mucin‐3
(TIM‐3)
Lymphocyte
Activating
Gene
3
(LAG3)
checkpoint
along
with
C‐C
chemokine
receptor
(CCR4)‐
class
chemokines
22
(CCL22)/
17
(CCL17),
type
2
(CCR2)‐
(C‐C
motif)
ligand
(CCL2),
5
(CCR5)‐
(CCL3)
axis
TME.
addition,
review
provides
a
holistic
TME
as
three‐dimensional
microfluidic
models
believed
recapitulate
original
characteristics
patient
hence
may
be
platform
study
mechanisms
screen
for
various
anti‐cancer
therapies.
further
systemic
influences
gut
microbiota
reprogramming
treatment
response.
Overall,
comprehensive
analysis
diverse
most
critical
highlighting
newest
preclinical
studies
underlying
biology.
highlight
importance
technologies
microfluidics
lab‐on‐chip
research
present
an
overview
extrinsic
factors,
such
inhabitant
human
microbiome,
have
potential
modulate
biology
drug
responses.
Biology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
12(1), P. 110 - 110
Published: Jan. 10, 2023
Extracellular
vesicles
(EVs)
are
cell-derived
membrane-surrounded
carrying
various
types
of
molecules.
These
EV
cargoes
often
used
as
pathophysiological
biomarkers
and
delivered
to
recipient
cells
whose
fates
altered
in
local
distant
tissues.
Classical
EVs
exosomes,
microvesicles,
apoptotic
bodies,
while
recent
studies
discovered
autophagic
EVs,
stressed
matrix
vesicles.
Here,
we
classify
classical
new
non-EV
nanoparticles.
We
also
review
EVs-mediated
intercellular
communication
between
cancer
tumor-associated
cells,
such
cancer-associated
fibroblasts,
adipocytes,
blood
vessels,
lymphatic
immune
cells.
Of
note,
play
crucial
roles
immunosuppression,
evasion,
immunotherapy
resistance.
Thus,
change
hot
tumors
into
cold
ones.
Moreover,
affect
nonimmune
promote
cellular
transformation,
including
epithelial-to-mesenchymal
transition
(EMT),
chemoresistance,
tumor
production,
destruction
biological
barriers,
angiogenesis,
lymphangiogenesis,
metastatic
niche
formation.
Polymers,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
14(5), P. 876 - 876
Published: Feb. 23, 2022
Collagen,
an
extracellular
protein,
covers
the
entire
human
body
and
has
several
important
biological
functions
in
normal
physiology.
Recently,
collagen
from
non-human
sources
attracted
attention
for
therapeutic
management
biomedical
applications.
In
this
regard,
both
land-based
animals
such
as
cow,
pig,
chicken,
camel,
sheep,
marine-based
resources
fish,
octopus,
starfish,
sea-cucumber,
jellyfish
are
widely
used
extraction.
The
extracted
is
transformed
into
peptides,
hydrolysates,
films,
hydrogels,
scaffolds,
sponges
3D
matrix
food
addition,
many
strategic
ideas
continuously
emerging
to
develop
innovative
advanced
biomaterials.
For
purpose,
it
understand
fundamental
perception
of
how
communicates
with
receptors
cells
trigger
cell
signaling
pathways.
Therefore,
review
discloses
molecular
interaction
receptor
molecules
carry
out
cellular
By
understanding
actual
mechanism,
opens
up
new
concepts
next
level
research
Cell Death and Disease,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(5)
Published: May 1, 2024
Abstract
The
interplay
between
extracellular
matrix
(ECM)
stiffness
and
the
tumor
microenvironment
is
increasingly
recognized
as
a
critical
factor
in
cancer
progression
efficacy
of
immunotherapy.
This
review
comprehensively
discusses
key
factors
regulating
ECM
remodeling,
including
activation
cancer-associated
fibroblasts
accumulation
crosslinking
proteins.
Furthermore,
it
provides
detailed
exploration
how
influences
behaviors
both
immune
cells.
Significantly,
impact
on
response
to
various
immunotherapy
strategies,
such
checkpoint
blockade,
adoptive
cell
therapy,
oncolytic
virus
therapeutic
vaccines,
thoroughly
examined.
also
addresses
challenges
translating
research
findings
into
clinical
practice,
highlighting
need
for
more
precise
biomaterials
that
accurately
mimic
development
novel
strategies.
insights
offered
aim
guide
future
research,
with
potential
enhance
effectiveness
modalities.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
34(52)
Published: June 21, 2022
Although
immunotherapy
harnessing
activity
of
the
immune
system
against
tumors
has
made
great
progress,
treatment
efficacy
remains
limited
in
most
cancers.
Current
anticancer
is
primarily
based
on
T-cell-mediated
cellular
immunity,
which
highly
relies
efficiency
triggering
cancer-immunity
cycle,
namely,
tumor
antigen
release,
presentation
by
presenting
cells,
T
cell
activation,
recruitment
and
infiltration
cells
into
tumors,
recognition
killing
cells.
Unfortunately,
these
immunotherapies
are
restricted
inefficient
drug
delivery
acting
only
a
single
step
cycle.
Due
to
high
biocompatibility,
low
immunogenicity,
intrinsic
targeting,
easy
chemical
genetic
manipulation,
extracellular
vesicle
(EV)-based
systems
widely
used
amplify
responses
serving
as
an
integrated
platform
for
multiple
drugs
or
therapeutic
strategies
synergistically
activate
several
steps
This
review
summarizes
various
mechanisms
related
affecting
cycle
disorders.
Meanwhile,
preparation
application
EV-based
modulating
introduced,
especially
improvement
tumors.
Finally,
opportunities
challenges
translational
clinical
applications
briefly
discussed.
Biomimetics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
8(2), P. 146 - 146
Published: April 5, 2023
The
extracellular
matrix
(ECM)
is
a
ubiquitous
member
of
the
body
and
key
to
maintenance
tissue
organ
integrity.
Initially
thought
be
bystander
in
many
cellular
processes,
has
been
shown
have
diverse
components
that
regulate
activate
processes
ultimately
influence
cell
phenotype.
Importantly,
ECM’s
composition,
architecture,
stiffness/elasticity
phenotypes.
Under
normal
conditions
during
development,
synthesized
ECM
constantly
undergoes
degradation
remodeling
via
action
proteases
maintain
homeostasis.
In
pathological
including
fibrosis
cancer,
synthesis,
remodeling,
dysregulated,
causing
its
integrity
altered.
Both
physical
chemical
cues
from
are
sensed
receptors
integrins
play
roles
driving
proliferation
differentiation
progression
various
diseases
such
as
cancers.
Advances
‘omics’
technologies
seen
an
increase
studies
focusing
on
bidirectional
cell–matrix
interactions,
here,
we
highlight
emerging
knowledge
role
played
by
development
conditions.
This
review
summarizes
current
ECM-targeted
therapies
can
modify
tumors
overcome
drug
resistance
better
cancer
treatment.