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PMID: 1388654
Review.
Tumor-associated macrophages (TAM) have a complex relationship with the neoplastic cells of the tumor. On the one hand, the two cell types produce reciprocal growth factors and may be considered to have a symbiotic relationship. On the other hand, TAM can be activat …
Tumor-associated macrophages (TAM) have a complex relationship with the neoplastic cells of the tumor. On the one hand, the two cell …