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  • Title: Sugars in the microenvironment: the sticky problem of HA turnover in tumors.
    Author: Schmaus A, Bauer J, Sleeman JP.
    Journal: Cancer Metastasis Rev; 2014 Dec; 33(4):1059-79. PubMed ID: 25324146.
    Abstract:
    The properties and behavior of tumor cells are closely regulated by their microenvironment. Accordingly, stromal cells and extracellular matrix components can have a pronounced effect on cancer initiation, growth, and progression. The linear glycosaminoglycan hyaluronan (HA) is a major component of the extracellular matrix. Altered synthesis and degradation of HA in the tumor context has been implicated in many aspects of tumor biology. In particular, the accumulation of small HA oligosaccharides (sHA) in the tumor interstitial space may play a decisive role, due to the ability of sHA to activate a number of biological processes that are not modulated by high molecular weight (HMW)-HA. In this article, we review the normal physiological role and metabolism of HA and then survey the evidence implicating HA in tumor growth and progression, focusing in particular on the potential contribution of sHA to these processes.
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