How Do Actin Filaments Influence Tumor Microenvironment?
The tumor microenvironment, consisting of various cell types and the extracellular matrix, plays a crucial role in cancer progression. Actin filaments in cancer-associated fibroblasts and immune cells can influence tumor growth and metastasis by remodeling the extracellular matrix and modulating immune responses. Understanding how actin filaments contribute to the tumor microenvironment could lead to novel strategies to alter the interactions between cancer cells and their surroundings, potentially inhibiting cancer progression.
