A study of the correlation between M2 macrophages and lymph node metastasis of colorectal carcinoma.

Yanping WangJikun WangChunyu YangYue WangJinhao LiuZuoxiu ShiYanlei ChenYang FengXueqian MaShifeng Qiao

Published in: World journal of surgical oncology (2021)

The presence of M2 macrophages represents an important indicator for lymph node metastasis in colorectal carcinoma and may be a potential marker for its prediction. Thus, M2 macrophage localization might offer a new target for the comprehensive treatment of colorectal carcinoma.

Keyphrases

lymph node metastasis
squamous cell carcinoma
papillary thyroid
adipose tissue
risk assessment
combination therapy