Scientists identify natural defence cells that impede chemotherapy treatment

Wednesday, April 27, 2011 - 08:30 in Health & Medicine

As part of the body’s front-line defences against infection, white blood cells called macrophages often infiltrate tumours in great numbers. However, according to new research published in the scientific journal Cancer Discovery, these cells can make tumours more resistant to chemotherapy treatment.

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