Level D· Scientific groundwork from lab and animal studiesNarrative ReviewPubMedOpen access

The pleiotropic roles of adipocyte secretome in remodeling breast cancer.

Zhou X., Zhang J., Lv W., Zhao C., Xia Y., Wu Y.

Narrative Review, published in J Exp Clin Cancer Res (2022) — summary generated from the PubMed abstract.

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Study type
Narrative Review
Journal
J Exp Clin Cancer Res (2022)
Country
England
Reported sample size
—
Source database
PubMed
PMID
35701840
PMCID
PMC9199207
DOI
10.1186/s13046-022-02408-z
Citations
39

Abstract (original English)

Background Breast cancer is the leading female cancer type and the cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide. Adipocytes possess important functions of energy supply, metabolic regulation, and cytokine release, and are also the matrix cell that supports mammary gland tissue. In breast cancer tumor microenvironment (TME), adipocytes are the prominent stromal cells and are implicated in inflammation, metastatic formation, metabolic remodeling, and cancer susceptibility. Main body It is well-established that adipocyte secretome is a reservoir engaged in the regulation of tumor cell behavior by secreting a large number of cytokines (IL-6, IL-8, and chemokines), adipokines (leptin, adiponectin, autotaxin, and resistin), lipid metabolites (free fatty acids and β-hydroxybutyrate), and other exosome-encapsulated substances. These released factors influence the evolution and clinical outcome of breast cancer through complex mechanisms. The progression of breast cancer tumors revolves around the tumor-adipose stromal network, which may contribute to breast cancer aggressiveness by increasing the pro-malignant potential of TME and tumor cells themselves. Most importantly, the secretome alterations of adipocytes are regarded as distinctly important targets for breast cancer diagnosis, treatment, and drug resistance. Conclusion Therefore, this review will provide a comprehensive descripti

What this study does not prove

  • • This study does not prove SVF is an approved treatment or a replacement for standard care.
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Evidence from laboratory and animal studies provides groundwork for understanding mechanisms and potential before human studies continue.

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AdipocytesAdipokinesAdipose TissueBreast NeoplasmsCytokinesFemaleHumansSecretomeTumor Microenvironment

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