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

• Main Authors: André Luis Lacerda Bachi (Author), Lívia Caires dos Santos (Author), Suely Nonogaki (Author), Sônia Jancar (Author), Miriam Galvonas Jasiulionis (Author)
• Format: Knjiga
• Izdano: Hindawi Limited, 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Teme: article
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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...