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Bellomo C, Caja L, Moustakas A
Br. J. Cancer 115 (7) 761-769 [2016-09-27; online 2016-08-18]
Key elements of cancer progression towards metastasis are the biological actions of cancer stem cells and stromal cells in the tumour microenvironment. Cross-communication between tumour and stromal cells is mediated by secreted cytokines, one of which, the transforming growth factor β (TGFβ), regulates essentially every cell within the malignant tissue. In this article, we focus on the actions of TGFβ on cancer stem cells, cancer-associated fibroblasts and immune cells that assist the overall process of metastatic dissemination. We aim at illustrating intricate connections made by various cells in the tumour tissue and which depend on the action of TGFβ.
PubMed 27537386
DOI 10.1038/bjc.2016.255
Crossref 10.1038/bjc.2016.255
pii: bjc2016255
pmc: PMC5046208