Apoptotic Cells Contribute to Melanoma Progression and This Effect is Partially Mediated by the Platelet-Activating Factor Receptor

• Egile Nagusiak: André Luis Lacerda Bachi (Egilea), Lívia Caires dos Santos (Egilea), Suely Nonogaki (Egilea), Sônia Jancar (Egilea), Miriam Galvonas Jasiulionis (Egilea)
• Formatua: Liburua
• Argitaratua: Hindawi Limited, 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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There is evidence that the platelet-activating factor receptor (PAFR) is involved in the clearance of apoptotic cells by macrophages, and that this is associated with anti-inflammatory phenotype. Our group has previously shown that coinjection of a large number of apoptotic cells can promote tumor g...