The Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma Microenvironment as a Potential Target for Cancer Therapy

The Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma Microenvironment as a Potential Target for Cancer Therapy

Similarly to other types of malignant tumours, the incidence of head and neck cancer is increasing globally. It is frequently associated with smoking and alcohol abuse, and in a broader sense also with prolonged exposure to these factors during ageing. A higher incidence of tumours observed in young...

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Main Authors: Jan Plzák, Jan Bouček, Veronika Bandúrová, Michal Kolář, Miluše Hradilová, Pavol Szabo, Lukáš Lacina, Martin Chovanec, Karel Smetana
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-03-01
Series:Cancers
Subjects:
cancer
cancer microenvironment
cancer ecosystem
cancer-associated fibroblast
extracellular matrix
cytokine
IL-6
tumour-associated macrophages
cancer therapy
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/11/4/440

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