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Extracellular HSP90 Machineries Build Tumor Microenvironment and Boost Cancer Progression

Year: 2021

Type: review

Abstract: HSP90 is released by cancer cells in the tumor microenvironment where it associates with different co-chaperones generating complexes with specific functions, ranging from folding and activation of extracellular clients to the stimulation of cell surface receptors. Emerging data indicate that these functions are essential for tumor growth and progression. The understanding of the exact composition of extracellular HSP90 complexes and the molecular mechanisms at the basis of their functions in the tumor microenvironment may represent the first step to design innovative diagnostic tools and new effective therapies. Here we review the impact of extracellular HSP90 complexes on cancer cell signaling and behavior.

Source: Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology

DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2021.735529

Authors: Pietro Poggio, Matteo Sorge, Laura Seclì, Mara Brancaccio

Institution: University of Turin

Language: English

Topic: Heat shock proteins research

Subfield: Molecular Biology

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,950