Journal of Practical Oncology ›› 2025, Vol. 39 ›› Issue (6): 535-541.doi: 10.11904/j.issn.1002-3070.2025.06.011

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Research progress on the mechanism and therapeutic targets of extracellular matrix in pancreatic cancer

ZHAO Zhilong1, HOU Junming2   

  1. 1. Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine,Xianyang 712046,China;
    2. Department of Surgical Oncology,Affiliated Hospital of Shaanxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
  • Received:2025-01-07 Revised:2025-09-17 Online:2025-12-28 Published:2026-01-13

Abstract: Pancreatic cancer is a malignant tumor of digestive tract with an extremely poor prognosis.It is highly invasiveness and drug resistance.The 5-year survival rate of patients is only approximately 10%.Currently,Surgical resection,chemotherapy,and radiotherapy are the standard treatment methods,but there are still many limitations and are prone to tumor recurrence and drug resistance.Therefore,exploring new therapeutic targets has become an urgent need in current research.As a key component of tumor microenvironment,the extracellular matrix plays an important role in the progression and drug resistance of pancreatic cancer.Recent studies have shown that targeted intervention of the extracellular matrix is expected to bring new breakthroughs in the treatment of pancreatic cancer.Based on the latest research progress at domestically and abroad,this paper systematically reviews the theoretical basis of extracellular matrix as a therapeutic target for pancreatic cancer.

Key words: pancreatic cancer, extracellular matrix, tumor microenvironment, tumor resistance, targeted therapy

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