How Does the Microenvironment Influence Tumor Growth?
The microenvironment significantly influences tumor growth by providing essential signals that can either promote or inhibit cancer cell proliferation. Components such as growth factors, cytokines, and chemokines in the microenvironment can stimulate cancer cells to grow and invade other tissues. Conversely, the microenvironment can also trigger mechanisms that suppress tumor growth, such as immune responses that target and destroy cancer cells.
