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

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

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