Abstract

Tumor initiation, growth, invasion, and metastasis occur as a consequence of a complex interplay between the host environment and cancer cells. Fibroblasts are now recognized as a key host cell type involved in host–cancer signaling. This review discusses some recent studies that highlight the roles of fibroblasts in tumor initiation, early progression, invasion, and metastasis. Some clinical studies describing the prognostic significance of fibroblast-derived markers and signatures are also discussed.

Details

Title
Fibroblasts—a key host cell type in tumor initiation, progression, and metastasis
Author
Strell, Carina 1 ; Rundqvist, Helene 1 ; Östman, Arne 1 

 Department of Oncology-Pathology, Karolinska Institutet,Stockholm, Sweden 
End page
195
Publication year
2012
Publication date
May 2012
Publisher
Open Academia
ISSN
03009734
e-ISSN
20001967
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
2199210584
Copyright
© Informa Healthcare. 2012. This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0 (the “License”). Notwithstanding the ProQuest Terms and Conditions, you may use this content in accordance with the terms of the License.