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Immune cells in primary gastrointestinal stromal tumors.
European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology - 1 Apr 2008
Cameron Silke, Haller Florian, Dudas Joszef, Moriconi Federico, Gunawan Bastian, Armbrust Thomas, Langer Claus, Füzesi Laszlo, Ramadori Giuliano
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INTRODUCTION: Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are the most common mesenchymal tumors of the gastrointestinal tract. They are regarded as having relatively uniform histology, although their potential for malignant behavior varies. Despite a strong promoting role of tumor-infiltrating innate immune cells in neoplastic progression, the presence of immune cells in GISTs has not yet been studied. METHODS: A...
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