Tumour-associated fibroblasts and mesenchymal stem cells: more similarities than differences
Tumour-associated fibroblasts (TAFs) are part of the tumour stroma, providing functional and structural support for tumour progression and development. The origin and biology of TAFs are poorly understood, but within the tumour environment, TAFs become activated and secrete different paracrine and a...
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Format: | Online |
Language: | English |
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Blackwell Publishing Ltd
2011
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Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3922385/ |