Anatomy

Tumor-Associated Macrophages

Various macrophages found in TUMOR MICROENVIRONMENT. They may interact with tumor cells to influence growth and NEOPLASTIC PROCESSES.

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Structured Summary

Abstract

Various macrophages found in TUMOR MICROENVIRONMENT. They may interact with tumor cells to influence growth and NEOPLASTIC PROCESSES.

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Synonyms

4 entry terms
  • Tumor-Associated Macrophage
  • Macrophage, Tumor-Associated
  • Tumor Associated Macrophage
  • Tumor Associated Macrophages

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Aspects Covered

15 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings chemistry, classification, cytology, drug effects, enzymology, immunology, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, radiation effects, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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History Note

2021

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Previous Indexing

  • Macrophages (1986-2020)

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  1. A11w.329w.372w.850w
  2. A11w.627.482w.850w
  3. A11w.733w.397w.907w
  4. A15.382w.670.522w.815w
  5. A15.382w.680w.397w.815w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Tumor-Associated Macrophages. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000084582. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000084582
  2. Tumor-Associated Macrophages. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tumor-associated_macrophage
  3. Tumor-Associated Macrophages. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q17121648