Inflammation and cancer: The role of the human neutrophil
Chronic inflammation of both infective and non-infective origin has been implicated in the aetiology of approximately 30% of all human epithelial malignancies. The primary carcinogens are reactive oxygen species (ROS) derived from activated, infiltrating cells of the innate immune system, especial...
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Language: | English |
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Academy of Science of South Africa
2014-02-01
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Series: | South African Journal of Science |
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Online Access: | https://www.sajs.co.za/article/view/3629 |