Tumor-associated macrophages, potential targets for cancer treatment

Abstract The fact that various immune cells, including macrophages, can be found in tumor tissues has long been known. With the introduction of concept that macrophages differentiate into a classically or alternatively activated phenotype, the role of tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs) is now begin...

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Main Authors: Li Yang, Yi Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-08-01
Series:Biomarker Research
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40364-017-0106-7