Metastasis suppressor genes and their role in the tumor microenvironment

Cancer Metastasis Rev. 2023 Dec;42(4):1147-1154. doi: 10.1007/s10555-023-10155-6. Epub 2023 Nov 20.

Abstract

The metastatic cascade is a complex process with multiple factors contributing to the seeding and growth of cancer cells at metastatic sites. Within this complex process, several genes have been identified as metastasis suppressors, playing a role in the inhibition of metastasis. Interestingly, some of these genes have been shown to also play a role in regulating the tumor microenvironment. In this review, we comment on the recent developments in the biology of metastasis suppressor genes and their crosstalk with the microenvironment.

Keywords: Cancer; Metastasis; Metastasis suppresor genes; Tumor microenvironment.

Publication types

  • Review
  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Genes, Tumor Suppressor*
  • Humans
  • Neoplasm Metastasis
  • Tumor Microenvironment* / genetics