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The acidic tumor microenvironment drives a stem-like phenotype in melanoma cells.
Journal of molecular medicine (Berlin, Germany) - 1 Oct 2020
Andreucci Elena, Peppicelli Silvia, Ruzzolini Jessica, Bianchini Francesca, Biagioni Alessio, Papucci Laura, Magnelli Lucia, Mazzanti Benedetta, Stecca Barbara, Calorini Lido
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Acidosis characterizes the microenvironment of most solid tumors and is considered a new hallmark of cancer. It is mainly caused by both "aerobic" and "anaerobic" glycolysis of differently adapted cancer cells, with the final product lactic acid being responsible of the extracellular acidification. Many evidences underline the role of extracellular acidosis in tumor progression. Among the different findings, we...
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