Expression of TNF-superfamily members BAFF and APRIL in breast cancer: Immunohistochemical study in 52 invasive ductal breast carcinomas

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Recent studies suggest an association between chronic inflammation, modulating the tissue microenvironment, and tumor biology. Tumor environment consists of tumor, stromal and endothelial cells and infiltrating macrophages, T lymphoc...

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Main Authors: Stathopoulos Efstathios N, Tsiftsis Dimitrios D, Sanidas Elias, Darivianaki Katerina, Kafousi Maria, Kampa Marilena, Pelekanou Vassiliki, Tsapis Andreas, Castanas Elias
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-03-01
Series:BMC Cancer
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2407/8/76