Prognostic significance of tumor-associated macrophages in solid tumor: a meta-analysis of the literature.

Prognostic significance of tumor-associated macrophages in solid tumor: a meta-analysis of the literature.

PURPOSE: Tumor associated macrophages (TAMs) are considered with the capacity to have both negative and positive effects on tumor growth. The prognostic value of TAM for survival in patients with solid tumor remains controversial. EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN: We conducted a meta-analysis of 55 studies (n = ...

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Main Authors: Qiong-wen Zhang, Lei Liu, Chang-yang Gong, Hua-shan Shi, Yun-hui Zeng, Xiao-ze Wang, Yu-wei Zhao, Yu-quan Wei
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2012-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3532403?pdf=render

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