Brain tumor microenvironment

The brain tumor microenvironment refers to the complex surroundings within the brain where the tumor exists. It includes various cells, blood vessels, immune cells, and the supportive tissue that interact with the tumor. These elements can influence tumor growth, how it spreads, and its resistance to treatments. Understanding this environment helps researchers develop therapies that can better target the tumor by disrupting its support system and boosting the body's ability to fight it. It's like looking at the neighborhood around the tumor to see how it helps or hinders the tumor's development.