Department of Immunology and Microbiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China.
Department of Immunology and Microbiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China.
Crit Rev Oncol Hematol. 2024 Oct;202:104465. doi: 10.1016/j.critrevonc.2024.104465. Epub 2024 Aug 2.
Ovarian cancer, an aggressive malignancy of the female reproductive tract, is frequently linked to an elevated risk of thrombotic events. This association is manifested by a pronounced rise in platelet counts and activation levels. Current research firmly supports the pivotal role of platelets in the oncogenic processes of ovarian cancer, influencing tumor cell proliferation and metastasis. Platelets influence these processes through direct interactions with tumor cells or by secreting cytokines and growth factors that enhance tumor growth, angiogenesis, and metastasis. This review aims to thoroughly dissect the interactions between platelets and ovarian cancer cells, emphasizing their combined role in tumor progression and associated thrombotic events. Additionally, it summarizes therapeutic strategies targeting platelet-cancer interface which show significant promise. Such approaches could not only be effective in managing the primary ovarian tumor but also play a pivotal role in preventing metastasis and attenuating thrombotic complications associated with ovarian cancer.
卵巢癌是一种侵袭性的女性生殖系统恶性肿瘤，常与血栓事件的风险升高相关。这种相关性表现为血小板计数和活化水平的显著升高。目前的研究确凿地支持了血小板在卵巢癌致癌过程中的关键作用，影响肿瘤细胞的增殖和转移。血小板通过与肿瘤细胞的直接相互作用或通过分泌细胞因子和生长因子来影响这些过程，从而促进肿瘤生长、血管生成和转移。本综述旨在深入剖析血小板与卵巢癌细胞之间的相互作用，强调它们在肿瘤进展和相关血栓事件中的共同作用。此外，还总结了针对血小板-肿瘤界面的治疗策略，这些策略显示出了巨大的应用潜力。这些方法不仅可以有效地治疗原发性卵巢肿瘤，而且在预防转移和减轻与卵巢癌相关的血栓并发症方面也具有重要作用。
