Importance of the bone marrow microenvironment in inducing the angiogenic response in multiple myeloma

D. Ribatti, B. Nico, A. Vacca

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Abstract

Tumor microenvironment is essential for tumor cell proliferation, angiogenesis, invasion and metastasis through its provision of survival signals, secretion of growth and pro-angiogenic factors, and direct adhesion molecule interactions. This review examines its importance in the induction of an angiogenic response in multiple myeloma (MM). The encouraging results of preclinical and clinical trials in which MM has been treated by targeting the tumor microenvironment are also discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)4257-4266
Number of pages10
JournalOncogene
Volume25
Issue number31
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jul 20 2006

Keywords

  • Angiogenesis
  • Bone marrow
  • Microenvironment
  • Multiple myeloma

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Molecular Biology
  • Cancer Research
  • Genetics

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