Non-haematological solid tumours as surrogate granulocytes: a possible mechanism for metastatic spread

The concept that non-haematological solid tumours utilize normal leukocyte mechanisms, specifically those of granulocytes, to facilitate metastatic spread is presented here. In this article we will address the question of whether the process of metastasis is a phenomenon unique to tumour cells that...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Medical hypotheses 2001-05, Vol.56 (5), p.625-628
Hauptverfasser:	Butler, P.C., Potter, G.A.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Animals Biological and medical sciences Dissemination Granulocytes - cytology Humans Medical sciences Neoplasm Metastasis Neoplasms - pathology Tumor cell Tumors
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