[HTML][HTML] The evolving tumor microenvironment: From cancer initiation to metastatic outgrowth

KE De Visser, JA Joyce - Cancer cell, 2023 - cell.com
Cancers represent complex ecosystems comprising tumor cells and a multitude of non-
cancerous cells, embedded in an altered extracellular matrix. The tumor microenvironment …

The local microenvironment drives activation of neutrophils in human brain tumors

RR Maas, K Soukup, N Fournier, M Massara, S Galland… - Cell, 2023 - cell.com
Neutrophils are abundant immune cells in the circulation and frequently infiltrate tumors in
substantial numbers. However, their precise functions in different cancer types remain …

NETosis: sculpting tumor metastasis and immunotherapy

Y Hu, H Wang, Y Liu - Immunological Reviews, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
The process of neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) formation, called NETosis, is a peculiar
death modality of neutrophils, which was first observed as an immune response against …

Interrogation of endothelial and mural cells in brain metastasis reveals key immune-regulatory mechanisms

L Bejarano, A Kauzlaric, E Lamprou, J Lourenco… - Cancer cell, 2024 - cell.com
Brain metastasis (BrM) is a common malignancy, predominantly originating from lung,
melanoma, and breast cancers. The vasculature is a key component of the BrM tumor …

Distinct tumor architectures and microenvironments for the initiation of breast cancer metastasis in the brain

S Gan, DG Macalinao, SH Shahoei, L Tian, X **… - Cancer cell, 2024 - cell.com
Brain metastasis, a serious complication of cancer, hinges on the initial survival,
microenvironment adaptation, and outgrowth of disseminated cancer cells. To understand …

Genomic analysis and clinical correlations of non-small cell lung cancer brain metastasis

A Skakodub, H Walch, KR Tringale, J Eichholz… - Nature …, 2023 - nature.com
Up to 50% of patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) develop brain metastasis
(BM), yet the study of BM genomics has been limited by tissue access, incomplete clinical …

Harnessing immunotherapy for brain metastases: insights into tumor–brain microenvironment interactions and emerging treatment modalities

D Zhou, Z Gong, D Wu, C Ma, L Hou, X Niu… - Journal of Hematology & …, 2023 - Springer
Brain metastases signify a deleterious milestone in the progression of several advanced
cancers, predominantly originating from lung, breast and melanoma malignancies, with a …

Utilizing human cerebral organoids to model breast cancer brain metastasis in culture

C Wang, A Nagayach, H Patel, L Dao, H Zhu… - Breast Cancer …, 2024 - Springer
Background Metastasis, the spread, and growth of malignant cells at secondary sites within
a patient's body, accounts for over 90% of cancer-related mortality. Breast cancer is the most …

Embracing diversity: macrophage complexity in cancer

J Hochstadt, SM Pacheco, M Casanova-Acebes - Trends in Cancer, 2025 - cell.com
Macrophages are myeloid cells that receive, integrate, and respond to tumoral cues. Tumors
evolve and are shaped by macrophages, with tumor-associated macrophage (TAM)-tumor …

Stereotactic radiosurgery and stereotactic fractionated radiotherapy in the management of brain metastases

S Benkhaled, L Schiappacasse, A Awde, R Kinj - Cancers, 2024 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary The management of brain metastases (BM) is a major issue in cancer
treatment, and one of the main goals of BM treatment is to achieve effective disease control …