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Cancer
Research from D.E. Gyorki and co-researchers in the area of cancer published
July 17th, 2008
According to a study from Parkville, Australia, "Macrophages, derived from circulating monocytes, are located within virtually all adult tissues. There, these specialized cells adopt tissue-specific functions that are important for normal tissue homeostasis and response to physiological challenges." "Increasing evidence suggests that macrophages play a role in the normal development of certain organs, such as the breast. Intriguingly, macrophages are often found in the stroma of breast tumours, where they may promote tumour growth and metastasis," wrote D.E. Gyorki and colleagues. The researchers concluded: "In this review we discuss this emerging...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2008-07-17)
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