Cancer-associated fibroblasts in tumor microenvironment–Accomplices in tumor malignancy

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Comprehensive analysis of FAM83B in pan-cancer and preliminary exploration in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma

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Additional file 2 of Tumor-derived exosomal linc00881 induces lung fibroblast activation and promotes osteosarcoma lung migration

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Additional file 1 of Tumor-derived exosomal linc00881 induces lung fibroblast activation and promotes osteosarcoma lung migration

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Additional file 1 of Identifies KCTD5 as a novel cancer biomarker associated with programmed cell death and chemotherapy drug sensitivity

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A tri-component organoid model reveals field-cancerized fibroblasts as key drivers of LUAD recurrence and drug resistance

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Cancer-associated fibroblasts in shaping the drug-resistant microenvironment: Mechanistic insights and therapeutic strategies for gastrointestinal cancers

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Redox-responsive nanocarriers for biomedical application

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