Journal of Practical Oncology ›› 2023, Vol. 37 ›› Issue (4): 383-388.doi: 10.11904/j.issn.1002-3070.2023.04.014

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The role of cancer-associated fibroblasts in the progression of non-small cell lung cancer

CAO Yingyue1, PANG Luyi2, ZHANG Jian3, JIN Shi4   

  1. 1. Institute of Basic Medicine and Forensic Medicine, North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong 637100, China;
    2. Department of Biomedicine, Southern University of Science and Technology;
    3. Center for Energy Metabolism and Reproduction, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences;
    4. Department of Medical Oncology, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital & Shenzhen Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Perking Union Medical College
  • Received:2023-06-11 Revised:2023-09-20 Online:2023-08-28 Published:2023-12-12

Abstract: Cancer-associated fibroblasts(CAFs)are the main components of the matrix and associated tumor microenvironment, playing an important role in the occurrence and development of non-small cell lung cancer(NSCLC). Many studies have demonstrated that CAFs are involved in regulating the proliferation, invasion, metastasis, and resistance to chemotherapy drugs of cancer cells by secreting various types of cytokines and chemokines, growth factors, and extracellular matrix proteins. This article will review the source, activation mechanisms, and role of CAFs in the occurrence and development of NSCLC, so as to gain a deeply understanding the progression mechanism of NSCLC and provide new ideas for its treatment.

Key words: Cancer-associated fibroblasts, Tumor microenvironment, Non-small cell lung cancer

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