Desmoplasia in Pancreatic Cancer. Can We Fight It?
The hallmark of pancreatic tumours, the desmoplastic reaction, provides a unique microenvironment that affects pancreatic tumour behaviour, its ability to grow and metastasize as well as resist the effects of chemotherapy. Complex molecular interactions and pathways give rise to the desmoplastic rea...
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Main Authors: | E. E. Merika, K. N. Syrigos, M. W. Saif |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2012-01-01
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Series: | Gastroenterology Research and Practice |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/781765 |
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