Role of Arachidonic Acid in Collagenase IV Production and Malignant Behavior of Tumor Cells

  • R. Reich
  • , L. Royce
  • , S. H. Adler
  • , G. R. Martin
  • , R. A. Partis
  • , R. A. Mueller

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Abstract

The spread of cancer from the original lesion is a critical event in cancer etiology, placing the tumor beyond conventional modes of treatment. Indeed, metastasis is the major cause of death in cancer (1). The actual success of a given tumor cell to metastasize depends on numerous factors including the invasiveness of the tumor cell, the host’s immune system and local factors which support the growth of the tumor at different sites (2–4). During metastasis the cells must breach numerous barriers to their invasion and dissemination. These barriers include stromal matrix, basement membranes and cellular layers. Because of the diversity of these barriers, the penetration of the cells must involve proteolytic enzymes.
Original languageAmerican English
Title of host publicationEicosanoids and Other Bioactive Lipids in Cancer and Radiation Injury: Proceedings of the 1st International Conference October 11–14, 1989 Detroit, Michigan USA
EditorsKenneth V. Honn, Lawrence J. Marnett, Santosh Nigam, Thomas L. Walden
Place of PublicationBoston, MA
PublisherSpringer US; Imprint: Springer
Pages379-383
Number of pages5
ISBN (Print)978-1-4615-3874-5
DOIs
StatePublished - 1991

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