Myeloid Cells in the Tumor Microenvironment: Modulation of Tumor Angiogenesis and Tumor Inflammation

Myeloid cells are a heterogeneous population of bone marrow-derived cells that play a critical role during growth and metastasis of malignant tumors. Tumors exhibit significant myeloid cell infiltrates, which are actively recruited to the tumor microenvironment. Myeloid cells promote tumor growth by...

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Main Authors: Michael C. Schmid, Judith A. Varner
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2010-01-01
Series:Journal of Oncology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2010/201026