Fig. 2From: Cancer-associated fibroblasts and its derived exosomes: a new perspective for reshaping the tumor microenvironmentExamples illustrate the cell-to-cell communications CAFs participated. To reshape the TME, CAFs could interact with other cells by direct cell-cell contacts or indirect mechanisms, including: (1) gap junctions and (2) contact-dependent signaling both belong to direct cell junctions, (3) secreted soluble factors and EVs-mediated cell interactions, and (4) CAF-mediated ECM remodelingBack to article page