Identification and characterization of FGFR2+ hematopoietic stem cell-derived fibrocytes as precursors of cancer-associated fibroblasts induced by esophageal squamous cell carcinoma
Abstract Background Cancer-associated fibroblast (CAF) is an ideal target for cancer treatment. Recent studies have focused on eliminating CAFs and their effects by targeting their markers or blocking individual CAF-secreted factors. However, these strategies have been limited by their specificity f...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2022-08-01
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Series: | Journal of Experimental & Clinical Cancer Research |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13046-022-02435-w |