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. 2024 Jan 25;14:1340634. doi: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1340634

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The ECM components in both the tumor microenvironment (TME) and normal tissue. The primary factor contributing to matrix stiffness in the TME is the excessive presence of collagen and HA. This heightened stiffness of the ECM significantly impacts various crucial biological processes throughout tumor development. The abbreviations used are ECM for extracellular matrix, TME for tumor microenvironment, and HA for hyaluronic acid. ECM, extracellular matrix; TME, tumor micro environment; HA, hyaluronic acid.