Inflammasome expression is higher in ovarian tumors than in normal ovary.

Chronic inflammation fundamentally influences cancer risk and development. A mechanism of chronic inflammation is the formation of inflammasome complexes which results in the sustained secretion of the pro-inflammatory cytokines IL1β and IL18. Inflammasome expression and actions vary among cancers....

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Main Authors: Judith Luborsky, Animesh Barua, Seara Edassery, Janice M Bahr, Seby L Edassery
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2020-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0227081