Hyaluronan: metabolism and function

T Kobayashi, T Chanmee, N Itano - Biomolecules, 2020 - mdpi.com
As a major polysaccharide component of the extracellular matrix, hyaluronan plays essential
roles in the organization of tissue architecture and the regulation of cellular functions, such …

Hyaluronan: molecular size‐dependent signaling and biological functions in inflammation and cancer

AG Tavianatou, I Caon, M Franchi… - The FEBS …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Hyaluronan (HA) is a linear nonsulfated glycosaminoglycan of the extracellular matrix that
plays a pivotal role in a variety of biological processes. High‐molecular weight HA exhibits …

The extracellular matrix in breast cancer

J Insua-Rodríguez, T Oskarsson - Advanced drug delivery reviews, 2016 - Elsevier
The extracellular matrix (ECM) is increasingly recognized as an important regulator in breast
cancer. ECM in breast cancer development features numerous changes in composition and …

The tumor microenvironment as driver of stemness and therapeutic resistance in breast cancer: New challenges and therapeutic opportunities

U Mehraj, RA Ganai, MA Macha, A Hamid, MA Zargar… - Cellular Oncology, 2021 - Springer
Background Breast cancer (BC), the second most common cause of cancer-related deaths,
remains a significant threat to the health and wellness of women worldwide. The tumor …

Revisiting the hallmarks of cancer: The role of hyaluronan

I Caon, B Bartolini, A Parnigoni, E Caravà… - Seminars in cancer …, 2020 - Elsevier
Extracellular matrix (ECM) is a complex network of macromolecules such as proteoglycans
(PGs), glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) and fibrous proteins present within all tissues and …

Roles of proteoglycans and glycosaminoglycans in cancer development and progression

J Wei, M Hu, K Huang, S Lin, H Du - International journal of molecular …, 2020 - mdpi.com
The extracellular matrix (ECM) spatiotemporally controls cell fate; however, dysregulation of
ECM remodeling can lead to tumorigenesis and cancer development by providing favorable …

4-methylumbelliferone treatment and hyaluronan inhibition as a therapeutic strategy in inflammation, autoimmunity, and cancer

N Nagy, HF Kuipers, AR Frymoyer, HD Ishak… - Frontiers in …, 2015 - frontiersin.org
Hyaluronan (HA) is a prominent component of the extracellular matrix at many sites of
chronic inflammation, including type 1 diabetes (T1D), multiple sclerosis, and numerous …

Hyaluronic acid as a modern approach in anticancer therapy-review

M Michalczyk, E Humeniuk, G Adamczuk… - International Journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a linear polysaccharide and crucial component of the extracellular
matrix (ECM), maintaining tissue hydration and tension. Moreover, HA contributes to …

Dissecting the dual nature of hyaluronan in the tumor microenvironment

M Liu, C Tolg, E Turley - Frontiers in immunology, 2019 - frontiersin.org
Hyaluronan (HA) is a glycosaminoglycan with a simple structure but diverse and often
opposing functions. The biological activities of this polysaccharide depend on its molecular …

Hyaluronan: A modulator of the tumor microenvironment

T Chanmee, P Ontong, N Itano - Cancer Letters, 2016 - Elsevier
Tumors are cellular masses formed through dynamic interactions between tumor cells and a
mixed population of stromal cells. Crosstalk between oncogenic and adjacent stromal cells …