Research Theme

The role of chronic inflammation in promotion and malignant progression of cancers.

Most cancers are associated with chronic inflammation. However, the mechanisms for induction of inflammation and its role in tumorigenesis have not been elucidated yet. In this project, we will investigate how inflammation is induced in cancer tissues, and how chronic inflammation accelerates promotion and malignant progression of gastrointestinal cancers using unique mouse models. We believe that the results will contribute to “regulation of cancer by regulation of chronic inflammation” in future.

Research Results