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Cancer Cell Metastasis Pathways

Molecular classification
Biological Pathway, Cellular Process
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Overview

Cancer cell metastasis pathways describe the complex series of biological processes that enable cancer cells to spread from the primary tumor to distant sites in the body. This involves a multistep process including local invasion, intravasation into blood or lymphatic vessels, survival in circulation, extravasation into distant tissues, and colonization to form secondary tumors. Key signaling pathways like Notch, Wnt, and Hedgehog, as well as processes like EMT and angiogenesis, play crucial roles.

Other names
MetastasisTumor MetastasisCancer SpreadMetastatic Cascade
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Mechanism of action

Complex interplay of multiple signaling pathways and cellular processes, involving alterations in cell adhesion, motility, and microenvironment interactions. Therapeutic strategies aim to disrupt key steps in the metastatic cascade.

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Biological functions

Cell migrationCell invasionAngiogenesisEpithelial-Mesenchymal Transition (EMT)Cell proliferationCell survival
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Disease associations

Cancer progressionMetastatic disease
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Safety considerations

Drug resistanceOff-target effectsTumor microenvironment complexityIncomplete understanding of metastatic mechanisms
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Interacting drugs

Angiogenesis inhibitors (e.g., Bevacizumab)

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Biomarkers

EMT markers (e.g., Vimentin, E-cadherin)Angiogenic factors (e.g., VEGF)Circulating tumor cells (CTCs)Metastasis-associated gene expression signatures

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