The density of macrophages in the invasive front is inversely correlated to liver metastasis in colon cancer

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Although an abundance of evidence has indicated that tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs) are associated with a favorable prognosis in patients with colon cancer, it is still unknown how TAMs exert a protective effect. This study exam...

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Main Authors: Ding Ya, Hou Jing-Hui, Xia Qing, Wu Xiao-Jun, Peng Rui-Qing, Zhou Qiang, Zhou Qi-Ming, Zhang Xing, Pang Zhi-Zhong, Wan De-Sen, Zeng Yi-Xin, Zhang Xiao-Shi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-02-01
Series:Journal of Translational Medicine
Online Access:http://www.translational-medicine.com/content/8/1/13