The study of the role of mast cells in malignant pleural effusion

• Main Author: Γιάννου, Αναστάσιος
• Other Authors: Σταθόπουλος, Γεώργιος
• Format: Thesis
• Language: English
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Osteopontin; C-C-motif chemokine ligand 2; Receptor c-kit; Tryptase AB1; Nuclear factor-κB; Interleukin 1b; Οστεοποντίνη; Χημειοκίνη CCL2; Υποδοχέας c-kit; Ιντερλευκίνη 1β; Πυρηνικός παράγοντας κΒ; 611.018 26

Although mast cells have been found in multiple malignancies, their functional contribution remains controversial. We found mast cells in mouse and human malignant pleural effusions, and studied their functions. Mouse adenocarcinomas competent of malignant effusions potently chemoattracted and subse...