The prosurvival activity of ascites against TRAIL is associated with a shorter disease-free interval in patients with ovarian cancer

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The production of ascites is a common complication of ovarian cancer. Ascites constitute a unique tumor microenvironment that may affect disease progression. In this context, we recently showed that ovarian cancer ascites may protect...

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Main Authors: Lane Denis, Matte Isabelle, Rancourt Claudine, Piché Alain
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-01-01
Series:Journal of Ovarian Research
Online Access:http://www.ovarianresearch.com/content/3/1/1