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World J Gastrointest Oncol. Dec 15, 2021; 13(12): 1997-2012
Published online Dec 15, 2021. doi: 10.4251/wjgo.v13.i12.1997
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Figure 1 Diabetes mellitus can sculpture the tumor microenvironment of gastric cancer through a myriad of different molecular mechanisms ranging from dysregulation of cellular signaling pathways to marked metabolic disturbances. TME: Tumor microenvironment; ECM: Extracellular matrix; miRNAs: MicroRNAs; CAFs: Cancer-associated fibroblasts; TAMCs: Tumor-associated mast cells; LOX: Lysyl oxidase; TGF-β: Transforming growth factor β; RAGE: Receptor of advanced glycation end products; AGE: Advanced glycation end product; ChREBP: Carbohydrate-responsive element-binding protein.