Reactive oxygen species in the tumor microenvironment: an overview

F Weinberg, N Ramnath, D Nagrath - Cancers, 2019 - mdpi.com
Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are important signaling molecules in cancer. The level of
ROS will determine physiological effects. While high levels of ROS can cause damage to …

Myofibroblasts: function, formation, and scope of molecular therapies for skin fibrosis

Y Tai, EL Woods, J Dally, D Kong, R Steadman… - Biomolecules, 2021 - mdpi.com
Myofibroblasts are contractile, α-smooth muscle actin-positive cells with multiple roles in
pathophysiological processes. Myofibroblasts mediate wound contractions, but their …

Tumor-derived exosomal miR-1247-3p induces cancer-associated fibroblast activation to foster lung metastasis of liver cancer

T Fang, H Lv, G Lv, T Li, C Wang, Q Han, L Yu… - Nature …, 2018 - nature.com
The communication between tumor-derived elements and stroma in the metastatic niche has
a critical role in facilitating cancer metastasis. Yet, the mechanisms tumor cells use to control …

Liquid bandage harvests robust adhesive, hemostatic, and antibacterial performances as a first‐aid tissue adhesive

Y Ma, J Yao, Q Liu, T Han, J Zhao, X Ma… - Advanced Functional …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Massive bleeding and wound infection after tissue trauma are the major dangerous factors
of casualties in disasters; hence, first‐aid supplies that can greatly achieve wound closure …

Hepatocellular carcinoma-derived exosomal miRNA-21 contributes to tumor progression by converting hepatocyte stellate cells to cancer-associated fibroblasts

Y Zhou, H Ren, B Dai, J Li, L Shang, J Huang… - Journal of Experimental & …, 2018 - Springer
Background Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) remains a global challenge due to its high
morbidity and mortality rates as well as poor response to treatment. The communication …

Epithelial-mesenchymal transition in tissue repair and fibrosis

RC Stone, I Pastar, N Ojeh, V Chen, S Liu… - Cell and tissue …, 2016 - Springer
The epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) describes the global process by which
stationary epithelial cells undergo phenotypic changes, including the loss of cell-cell …

Cellular and molecular processes in ovarian cancer metastasis. A Review in the Theme: Cell and Molecular Processes in Cancer Metastasis

TL Yeung, CS Leung, KP Yip… - … of Physiology-Cell …, 2015 - journals.physiology.org
Ovarian cancer is the most lethal gynecological malignancy. It is usually diagnosed at a late
stage, with a 5-yr survival rate of< 30%. The majority of ovarian cancer cases are diagnosed …

Cutaneous scarring: basic science, current treatments, and future directions

CD Marshall, MS Hu, T Leavitt, LA Barnes… - Advances in wound …, 2018 - liebertpub.com
Significance: Scarring of the skin from burns, surgery, and injury constitutes a major burden
on the healthcare system. Patients affected by major scars, particularly children, suffer from …

Cancer-associated fibroblasts drive the progression of metastasis through both paracrine and mechanical pressure on cancer tissue

GS Karagiannis, T Poutahidis, SE Erdman… - Molecular cancer …, 2012 - AACR
Neoplastic cells recruit fibroblasts through various growth factors and cytokines. These
“cancer-associated fibroblasts”(CAF) actively interact with neoplastic cells and form a …

Autocrine TGF-β and stromal cell-derived factor-1 (SDF-1) signaling drives the evolution of tumor-promoting mammary stromal myofibroblasts

Y Kojima, A Acar, EN Eaton… - Proceedings of the …, 2010 - National Acad Sciences
Much interest is currently focused on the emerging role of tumor-stroma interactions
essential for supporting tumor progression. Carcinoma-associated fibroblasts (CAFs) …