Interplay between LOX enzymes and integrins in the tumor microenvironment
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- Interplay Between LOX Enzymes and Integrins in the Tumor Microenvironment
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Members of the lysyl oxidase (LOX) family are secreted copper-dependent amine oxidases that catalyze the covalent crosslinking of collagens and elastin in the extracellular matrix (ECM), an essential process for the structural integrity of all tissues. LOX enzymes can also remodel the tumor microenvironment and have been implicated in all stages of tumor initiation and progression of many cancer types. Changes in the ECM can influence several cancer cell phenotypes. Integrin adhesion complexes (IACs) physically connect cells with their microenvironment. This review article summarizes the main findings on the role of LOX proteins in modulating the tumor microenvironment, with a particular focus on how ECM changes are integrated by IACs to modulate cells behavior. Finally, we discuss how the development of selective LOX inhibitors may lead to novel and effective therapies in cancer treatment.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 729 |
Journal | Cancers |
Volume | 11 |
Issue number | 5 |
Number of pages | 17 |
ISSN | 2072-6694 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - May 2019 |
- Adhesion complexes, Cancer, Extracellular matrix, Integrins, Lysyl oxidase
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