Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma cell lines have an immunomodulatory effect on macrophages independent of hypoxia and toll-like receptor 9
Abstract Background A low tissue oxygen level, < 1% O2, is a typical characteristic inside of solid tumors in head and neck cancer (HNSCC) affecting a wide array of cell populations, such as macrophages. However, the mechanisms of how hypoxia influences macrophages are not yet fully elucidated. O...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-09-01
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Series: | BMC Cancer |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12885-021-08357-8 |