Macrophages may promote cancer growth via a GM-CSF/HB-EGF paracrine loop that is enhanced by CXCL12
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Increased numbers of tumour-associated macrophages correlate with shortened survival in some cancers. The molecular bases of this correlation are not thoroughly understood. Events triggered by CXCL12 may play a part, as CXCL12 drives...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2010-10-01
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| Series: | Molecular Cancer |
| Online Access: | http://www.molecular-cancer.com/content/9/1/273 |