Mechanisms of Invasion in Head and Neck Cancer.
Mechanisms of Invasion in Head and Neck Cancer.
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DOI:
10.5858/arpa.2014-0498-ra
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发表时间:
2015-11
影响因子:
4.6
通讯作者:
Segall JE
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作者:
Jimenez L;Jayakar SK;Ow TJ;Segall JE
The highly invasive properties demonstrated by Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC) is often associated with locoregional recurrence and lymph node metastasis in patients, and is a key factor leading to an expected 5-year survival rate of approximately 50% for patients with advanced disease. It is important to understand the features and mediators of HNSCC invasion so that new treatment approaches can be developed. To provide an overview of the characteristics, mediators and mechanisms of HNSCC invasion. A literature review of peer-reviewed articles in PubMed on HNSCC invasion. Histological features of HNSCC tumors can help predict prognosis and influence clinical treatment decisions. Cell surface receptors, signaling pathways, proteases, invadopodia function, epithelial-mesenchymal transition, microRNAs, and tumor microenvironment are all involved in the regulation of the invasive behavior of HNSCC cells. Identifying effective HNSCC invasion inhibitors has the potential to improve outcomes for patients by reducing the rate of spread and increasing responsiveness to chemoradiation.