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Breast carcinoma-associated fibroblasts rarely contain p53 mutations or chromosomal aberrations.
Cancer research - 15 Jul 2010
Hosein Abdel Nasser, Wu Min, Arcand Suzanna L, Lavallée Sylvie, Hébert Josée, Tonin Patricia N, Basik Mark
Abstract excerpt
It has become increasingly clear that the cells within the tumor microenvironment play a critical role in cancer growth and metastasis. Studies in experimental models suggest that carcinoma-associated fibroblasts (CAF) differ from normal fibroblasts and are capable of promoting cancer progression through a variety of mechanisms. At present, a definitive view is lacking on whether genomic abnormalities are present...
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