Fig. 4From: The effects and the mechanisms of autophagy on the cancer-associated fibroblasts in cancerMetabolic cross-talk between CAFs and tumors induced by autophagy. Via the secretion of high-energy metabolites by the tumor stroma, such as lactate, ketone and alanine, aerobic glycolysis and/or autophagy is enhanced in the CAFs to support cancer cell growth and an aggressive behaviorBack to article page