Project

The tumor-ecosystem: a source of therapeutic targets and prognostic biomarkers

Code
365S9112
Duration
01 January 2013 → 31 December 2017
Funding
Funding by bilateral agreement (private and foundations)
Research disciplines
  • Medical and health sciences
    • Medical imaging and therapy
    • Medical imaging and therapy
    • Other paramedical sciences
    • Medical imaging and therapy
Keywords
colon cancer tumor environment carcinoma-associated fibroblast
 
Project description

Cancer cells can divide, invade and metastasize, but the realizationof these activities is largely dependent on the resistance and collaboration of the tumor environment. We investigate whether mechanisms of cellular secretion, essential for communication between cancer cells and their environment, are potential prognostic biomarkers. Strategies suppressing secretion based mesenchymal-epithelial interactions have possible therapeutic importance.