A guide to the composition and functions of the extracellular matrix

NK Karamanos, AD Theocharis, Z Piperigkou… - The FEBS …, 2021‏ - Wiley Online Library
Extracellular matrix (ECM) is a dynamic 3‐dimensional network of macromolecules that
provides structural support for the cells and tissues. Accumulated knowledge clearly …

Update on adipose tissue and cancer

KA Brown, PE Scherer - Endocrine reviews, 2023‏ - academic.oup.com
Adipose tissue is the largest endocrine organ and an accepted contributor to overall energy
homeostasis. There is strong evidence linking increased adiposity to the development of 13 …

[HTML][HTML] PPARgamma in metabolism, immunity, and cancer: unified and diverse mechanisms of action

M Hernandez-Quiles, MF Broekema… - Frontiers in …, 2021‏ - frontiersin.org
The proliferator-activated receptor γ (PPARγ), a member of the nuclear receptor superfamily,
is one of the most extensively studied ligand-inducible transcription factors. Since its …

[HTML][HTML] Beyond adiponectin and leptin: adipose tissue-derived mediators of inter-organ communication

JB Funcke, PE Scherer - Journal of lipid research, 2019‏ - Elsevier
The breakthrough discoveries of leptin and adiponectin more than two decades ago led to a
widespread recognition of adipose tissue as an endocrine organ. Many more adipose tissue …

Obesity, type 2 diabetes, and cancer risk

T Scully, A Ettela, D LeRoith, EJ Gallagher - Frontiers in oncology, 2021‏ - frontiersin.org
Obesity and type 2 diabetes have both been associated with increased cancer risk and are
becoming increasingly prevalent. Metabolic abnormalities such as insulin resistance and …

Extracellular matrix (ECM) and fibrosis in adipose tissue: overview and perspectives

K Sun, X Li, PE Scherer - Comprehensive Physiology, 2023‏ - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Fibrosis in adipose tissue is a major driver of obesity-related metabolic dysregulation. It is
characterized by an overaccumulation of extracellular matrix (ECM) during unhealthy …

[HTML][HTML] Adipocyte mesenchymal transition contributes to mammary tumor progression

Q Zhu, Y Zhu, C Hepler, Q Zhang, J Park, C Gliniak… - Cell reports, 2022‏ - cell.com
Obesity is associated with increased cancer incidence and progression. However, the
relationship between adiposity and cancer remains poorly understood at the mechanistic …

Obesity: a perfect storm for carcinogenesis

BHL Harris, VM Macaulay, DA Harris… - Cancer and Metastasis …, 2022‏ - Springer
Obesity-related cancers account for 40% of the cancer cases observed in the USA and
obesity is overtaking smoking as the most widespread modifiable risk factor for …

[HTML][HTML] Matrikines as mediators of tissue remodelling

N Jariwala, M Ozols, M Bell, E Bradley… - Advanced drug delivery …, 2022‏ - Elsevier
Extracellular matrix (ECM) proteins confer biomechanical properties, maintain cell
phenotype and mediate tissue repair (via release of sequestered cytokines and proteases) …

The functional role of extracellular matrix proteins in cancer

NV Popova, M Jücker - Cancers, 2022‏ - mdpi.com
Simple Summary Extracellular matrix is a three-dimensional network of macromolecules that
provide structural and biochemical support to surrounding cells. Extracellular matrix plays a …