Tumor models: tumor-stroma interactions drive neoplastic transformation in Drosophila

Curr Biol. 2014 Jul 21;24(14):R658-R659. doi: 10.1016/j.cub.2014.05.074.

Abstract

Stromal cells play a supportive role in the initiation and progression of carcinomas. A new study in Drosophila implicates mesenchymal cells in supporting EGF receptor-driven tumor growth and cellular transformation of epithelial tissues.

Publication types

  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Carcinogenesis / genetics*
  • Cell Transformation, Neoplastic / metabolism*
  • Epithelium / metabolism*
  • Imaginal Discs / growth & development*
  • Mesoderm / metabolism*
  • Models, Biological*