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The induction of a mesenchymal phenotype by platelet cloaking of cancer cells is a universal phenomenon
27 Sept 2021
Abstract excerpt
Tumour metastasis accounts for over 90% of cancer related deaths. The platelet is a key blood component, which facilitates efficient metastasis. This study aimed to understand the molecular mechanisms involved in tumour-platelet cell interactions. The interaction between cancer cells and platelets was examined in 15 epithelial cell lines, representing 7 cancer types. Gene expression analysis of EMT-associated and...
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