Advances in landscape and related therapeutic targets of the prostate tumor microenvironment

Duocai Li, Weidong Xu, Yifan Chang, Yutian Xiao, Yundong He, Shancheng Ren

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Abstract

The distinct tumor microenvironment (TME) of prostate cancer (PCa), which promotes tumor proliferation and progression, consists of various stromal cells, immune cells, and a dense extracellular matrix (ECM). The understanding of the prostate TME extends to tertiary lymphoid structures (TLSs) and metastasis niches to provide a more concise comprehension of tumor metastasis. These constituents collectively structure the hallmarks of the pro-tumor TME, including immunosuppressive, acidic, and hypoxic niches, neuronal innervation, and metabolic rewiring. In combination with the knowledge of the tumor microenvironment and the advancement of emerging therapeutic technologies, several therapeutic strategies have been developed, and some of them have been tested inclinicaltrials.ThisreviewelaboratesonPCaTMEcomponents,summarizesvariousTME-targetedtherapies,and provides insights into PCa carcinogenesis, progression, and therapeutic strategies.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)956-973
Number of pages18
JournalActa Biochimica et Biophysica Sinica
Volume55
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - 2023

Keywords

  • hallmarks
  • immunotherapy
  • prostate cancer
  • tumor microenvironment
  • tumor-associated macrophages

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