An Ex(o)citing Machinery for Invasive Tumor Growth

作者:Hendrix An; Westbroek Wendy; Bracke Marc; De Wever Olivier*
来源:Cancer Research, 2010, 70(23): 9533-9537.
DOI:10.1158/0008-5472.CAN-10-3248

摘要

Cancer cells communicate with the environment through delivery of surface proteins, release of soluble factors (growth factors and cytokines), and sophisticated nanovehicles (exosomes) for establishment of invasive tumor growth. This communication occurs in part through constitutive exocytosis, regulated exocytosis, or release of intraluminal vesicles, and is modulated by small Rab GTPases, the master regulators of vesicle traffic. We studied Rab GTPases implicated in regulated exocytosis and showed a unique role for Rab27B in invasive tumor growth. Emerging evidence indicates that various exocytic routes are implemented by cancer cells to relay crucial information for fostering growth, migration, and matrix degradation. Cancer Res; 70(23); 9533-7.

  • 出版日期2010-12-1