Abstract
Cancer is a complex disease and a significant cause of mortality worldwide. Over the course of nearly all cancer types, collagen within the tumor microenvironment influences emergence, progression, and metastasis. This review discusses collagen regulation within the tumor microenvironment, pathological involvement of collagen, and predictive values of collagen and related extracellular matrix components in main cancer types. A survey of predictive tests leveraging collagen assays using clinical cohorts is presented. A conclusion is that collagen has high predictive value in monitoring cancer processes and stratifying by outcomes. New approaches should be considered that continue to define molecular facets of collagen related to cancer.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Stromal Signaling in Cancer |
Editors | Peggi M. Angel |
Publisher | Academic Press Inc. |
Pages | 15-45 |
Number of pages | 31 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780323854238 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 2022 |
Externally published | Yes |
Publication series
Name | Advances in Cancer Research |
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Volume | 154 |
ISSN (Print) | 0065-230X |
ISSN (Electronic) | 2162-5557 |
Funding
P.M.A. is supported by NIH/NCI R01CA253460; S.C.Z. is grateful for support from NIH/NCI T32CA193201.
Keywords
- Breast cancer
- Collagen
- Extracellular matrix
- Hepatocellular carcinoma
- Lung cancer
- Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma
- Prediction
- Prognosis
- Progression
- Prostate cancer
- Stroma
- Tumor