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The M2 phenotype of tumor-associated macrophages in the stroma confers a poor prognosis in pancreatic cancer.
Tumour biology : the journal of the International Society for Oncodevelopmental Biology and Medicine - 1 Jul 2016
Hu Hai, Hang Jun-Jie, Han Ting, Zhuo Meng, Jiao Feng, Wang Li-Wei
Abstract excerpt
Macrophages play a critical role in the initiation and progression of various solid tumors. However, their prognostic significance in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is poorly understood. This study investigated the distribution patterns of macrophages in PDAC and possible association with the overall survival (OS). We found significant differences in macrophage density (identified by CD68 and CD163...
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