The Bone Extracellular Matrix as an Ideal Milieu for Cancer Cell Metastases

Bone is a preferential site for cancer metastases, including multiple myeloma, prostate, and breast cancers.The composition of bone, especially the extracellular matrix (ECM), make it an attractive site for cancer cell colonization and survival. The bone ECM is composed of living cells embedded with...

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Main Authors: Alexus D. Kolb, Karen M. Bussard
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-07-01
Series:Cancers
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/11/7/1020