Macrophage polarization: tumor-associated macrophages as a paradigm for polarized M2 mononuclear phagocytes.

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Summary

These functionally polarized cells, and similarly oriented or immature dendritic cells present in tumors, have a key role in subversion of adaptive immunity and in inflammatory circuits that promote tumor growth and progression.

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review
Published
2002-11-01
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Immunology, Macrophage, Macrophage polarization, Phenotype, Biology

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