Tumor microenvironment (TME)

The tumor microenvironment (TME) is a complex biochemical network which includes multiple factors surrounding tumor cells, such as vascular networks, the extracellular matrix (ECM), and an heterogenous cell population composed by multiple cell types like fibroblast or immune cells.

This Scientific Note briefly describes the main components of the TME and their interactions, together with their role in tumor growth and tumor evolution.

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