Stromal Cells and Integrins: Conforming to the Needs of the Tumor Microenvironment

The microenvironment of a tumor is constituted of a heterogenous population of stromal cells, extracellular matrix components, and secreted factors, all of which make the tumor microenvironment distinct from that of normal tissue. Unlike healthy cells, tumor cells require these unique surroundings t...

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Main Authors: Aimee Alphonso, Suresh K. Alahari
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2009-12-01
Series:Neoplasia: An International Journal for Oncology Research
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S147655860980095X