Biomarkers for cancer-associated fibroblasts

Abstract Cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs) are the key component of tumor stromal. High heterogeneity of CAFs reflects in their origin, phenotype and function. Biological function which can be suggested by biomarkers of distinct CAF subgroups may be different, even opposite, just like water and f...

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Main Authors: Chencheng Han, Tongyan Liu, Rong Yin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-11-01
Series:Biomarker Research
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40364-020-00245-w