Abundant fibrotic stroma is a typical feature of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) in humans. It is becoming clear that this stromal tissue is not just a bystander in PDAC, but has a crucial role in tumorigenesis, angiogenesis and resistance to therapy. Targeting the stroma for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes opens a new avenue of research in the management of PDAC.
- Mert Erkan
- Simone Hausmann
- Helmut Friess
