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Metastatic Components in Colorectal Cancer Publisher



Javarsiani M1 ; Javanmard S2 ; Colonna F3
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  1. 1. Department of Basic Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran
  2. 2. Applied Physiology Research Center, Cardiovascular Research Institute, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
  3. 3. Department of General Pathology, Cattolica Del Sacro Cuore, Largo Francesco University, Rome, Italy

Source: Journal of Research in Medical Sciences Published:2019


Abstract

Recent experiments have shown that cells with different genetic mutations can give rise to cancer transformation, both in vitro and in vivo, supported by the crosstalk between cancer cells and stroma. The stroma and the complex set of involved cells make up the tumor microenvironment that supports the engraftment of metastatic cells. In fact, environmental factors support colorectal cancer arise by formation and maintenance of cancer stem cells (CSCs). In this review, we discuss interactions between CSCs and their microenvironment that can provide better therapeutic opportunities in the metastatic cancer. ©2019 Journal of Research in Medical Sciences | Published by Wolters Kluwer - Medknow.