Extracellular matrix remodeling in tumor progression and immune escape: from mechanisms to treatments

Z Yuan, Y Li, S Zhang, X Wang, H Dou, X Yu, Z Zhang… - Molecular cancer, 2023 - Springer
The malignant tumor is a multi-etiological, systemic and complex disease characterized by
uncontrolled cell proliferation and distant metastasis. Anticancer treatments including …

Extracellular matrix and its therapeutic potential for cancer treatment

J Huang, L Zhang, D Wan, L Zhou, S Zheng… - … and Targeted Therapy, 2021 - nature.com
The extracellular matrix (ECM) is one of the major components of tumors that plays multiple
crucial roles, including mechanical support, modulation of the microenvironment, and a …

CD44 as a tumor biomarker and therapeutic target

H Xu, M Niu, X Yuan, K Wu, A Liu - Experimental hematology & oncology, 2020 - Springer
CD44, a complex transmembrane glycoprotein, exists in multiple molecular forms, including
the standard isoform CD44s and CD44 variant isoforms. CD44 participates in multiple …

[HTML][HTML] Hyaluronic acid and its biomedical applications: A review

M Dovedytis, ZJ Liu, S Bartlett - Engineered Regeneration, 2020 - Elsevier
Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring biopolymer possessing numerous functions within
the body including wound repair, cell migration, and cell signaling. Due to its versatility …

[HTML][HTML] Recent advances in polysaccharides based biomaterials for drug delivery and tissue engineering applications

A Sood, A Gupta, G Agrawal - Carbohydrate Polymer Technologies and …, 2021 - Elsevier
In this paper, a spotlight is shown on polysaccharides based biomaterials which have
surfaced as a versatile platform for different biomedical applications including drug delivery …

The role of CD44 in pathological angiogenesis

L Chen, C Fu, Q Zhang, C He, F Zhang… - The FASEB …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Angiogenesis is required for normal development and occurs as a pathological step in a
variety of disease settings, such as cancer, ocular diseases, and ischemia. Recent studies …

Hyaluronan receptors as mediators and modulators of the tumor microenvironment

AM Carvalho, RL Reis… - Advanced Healthcare …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
The tumor microenvironment (TME) is a dynamic and complex matter shaped by
heterogenous cancer and cancer‐associated cells present at the tumor site. Hyaluronan …

A focused review on hyaluronic acid contained nanofiber formulations for diabetic wound healing

ME Astaneh, N Fereydouni - International Journal of Biological …, 2023 - Elsevier
The significant clinical challenge presented by diabetic wounds is due to their impaired
healing process and increased risk of complications. It is estimated that a foot ulcer will …

Chitosan–hyaluronic acid nanoparticles for active targeting in cancer therapy

LE Puluhulawa, IM Joni, KM Elamin, AFA Mohammed… - Polymers, 2022 - mdpi.com
Cancer is the most common cause of death worldwide; therefore, there is a need to discover
novel treatment modalities to combat it. One of the cancer treatments is nanoparticle …

Multiple aspects of matrix stiffness in cancer progression

A Mancini, MT Gentile, F Pentimalli… - Frontiers in …, 2024 - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
The biophysical and biomechanical properties of the extracellular matrix (ECM) are crucial
in the processes of cell differentiation and proliferation. However, it is unclear to what extent …