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Tumor-associated macrophages, potential targets for cancer treatment.


ABSTRACT: The fact that various immune cells, including macrophages, can be found in tumor tissues has long been known. With the introduction of concept that macrophages differentiate into a classically or alternatively activated phenotype, the role of tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs) is now beginning to be elucidated. TAMs act as "protumoral macrophages", contributing to disease progression. As the relationship between TAMs and malignant tumors becomes clearer, TAMs are beginning to be seen as potential therapeutic targets in these cases. In this review, we will discuss how TAMs can be used as therapeutic targets of cancer in clinics.

SUBMITTER: Yang L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5549387 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Tumor-associated macrophages, potential targets for cancer treatment.

Yang Li L   Zhang Yi Y  

Biomarker research 20170808


The fact that various immune cells, including macrophages, can be found in tumor tissues has long been known. With the introduction of concept that macrophages differentiate into a classically or alternatively activated phenotype, the role of tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs) is now beginning to be elucidated. TAMs act as "protumoral macrophages", contributing to disease progression. As the relationship between TAMs and malignant tumors becomes clearer, TAMs are beginning to be seen as potenti  ...[more]

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