Tumor microenvironment and the role of mesenchymal stromal cells

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p50 Nuclear Factor-κB Overexpression in Tumor-Associated Macrophages Inhibits M1 Inflammatory Responses and Antitumor Resistance

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Tissue-resident stem cells promote breast cancer growth and metastasis

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Dkk-1 secreted by mesenchymal stem cells inhibits growth of breast cancer cells via depression of Wnt signalling

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Mesenchymal Stem Cells Derived from Human Adipose Tissues Favor Tumor Cell Growth in vivo

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