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Role of tumor-associated macrophages at the invasive front in human colorectal cancer progression.
Cancer science - 1 Jul 2021
Inagaki Katsuaki, Kunisho Shoma, Takigawa Hidehiko, Yuge Ryo, Oka Shiro, Tanaka Shinji, Shimamoto Fumio, Chayama Kazuaki, Kitadai Yasuhiko
Abstract excerpt
Macrophages are an essential component of antitumor activity; however, the role of tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs) in colorectal cancer (CRC) remains controversial. Here, we elucidated the role of TAMs in CRC progression, especially at the early stage. We assessed the TAM number, phenotype, and distribution in 53 patients with colorectal neoplasia, including intramucosal neoplasia, submucosal invasive...
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