Reciprocal interactions between cancer and Schwann cells contribute to oral cancer progression and pain
Pain associated with oral squamous cell carcinoma (oral SCC) decreases quality of life and survival. The interaction between cancer and the peripheral nerves is known to initiate and amplify pain and contribute to carcinogenesis. Schwann cells envelop peripheral nerves and are activated in response...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2019-02-01
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| Series: | Heliyon |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844018362947 |