Molecular Mechanisms in Metastatic Brain Tumors

Molecular mechanisms in metastatic brain tumors involve how cancer cells spread from their original site to the brain. These cells can disguise themselves to avoid the immune system, manipulate the brain’s environment to support their growth, and use signaling pathways to proliferate. They may also alter the blood-brain barrier, which typically protects the brain, allowing more cancer cells to enter. Understanding these processes helps researchers develop targeted therapies that aim to stop the spread of cancer and improve treatments for patients with metastatic brain tumors.