Cell-in-cell phenomenon: leukocyte engulfment by non-tumorigenic cells and cancer cell lines.

Mareike F BauerMichael HaderMarkus HechtMaike Büttner-HeroldRainer FietkauLuitpold Valentin Distel

Published in: BMC molecular and cell biology (2021)

Both non-tumorigenic and cancer cells can form heterotypic CIC structures by engulfing leukocytes. Decreased viability and changes caused by microwave and X-ray irradiation trigger non-professional phagocytosis.

Keyphrases

single cell
cell therapy
induced apoptosis
high resolution
peripheral blood
magnetic resonance imaging
squamous cell carcinoma
computed tomography
signaling pathway
bone marrow
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