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Space Invaders: Brain Tumor Exploitation of the Stem Cell Niche.


ABSTRACT: Increasing evidence indicates that the adult neurogenic niche of the ventricular-subventricular zone (V-SVZ), beyond serving as a potential site of origin, affects the outcome of malignant brain cancers. Glioma contact with this niche predicts worse prognosis, suggesting a supportive role for the V-SVZ environment in tumor initiation or progression. In this review, we describe unique components of the V-SVZ that may permit or promote tumor growth within the region. Cell-cell interactions, soluble factors, and extracellular matrix composition are discussed, and the role of the niche in future therapies is explored. The purpose of this review is to highlight niche intrinsic factors that may promote or support malignant cell growth and maintenance, and point out how we might leverage these features to improve patient outcome.

SUBMITTER: Sinnaeve J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5745521 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Space Invaders: Brain Tumor Exploitation of the Stem Cell Niche.

Sinnaeve Justine J   Mobley Bret C BC   Ihrie Rebecca A RA  

The American journal of pathology 20171010 1


Increasing evidence indicates that the adult neurogenic niche of the ventricular-subventricular zone (V-SVZ), beyond serving as a potential site of origin, affects the outcome of malignant brain cancers. Glioma contact with this niche predicts worse prognosis, suggesting a supportive role for the V-SVZ environment in tumor initiation or progression. In this review, we describe unique components of the V-SVZ that may permit or promote tumor growth within the region. Cell-cell interactions, solubl  ...[more]

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