What is the Tumor Microenvironment?

The tumor microenvironment refers to the cellular environment that surrounds and interacts with cancer cells. It consists of a variety of cell types in addition to cancer cells, including fibroblasts, immune cells, blood vessels, extracellular matrix, as well as soluble molecular factors. Together, these components create a unique microenvironment that plays an important role in cancer initiation, progression, invasion, and ... Read more