Neutrophils in cancer: neutral no more

Nature Reviews Cancer 16, 431 (2016).
doi:10.1038/nrc.2016.52

Authors: Seth B. Coffelt, Max D. Wellenstein & Karin E. de Visser
Neutrophils are indispensable antagonists of microbial infection and facilitators of wound healing. In the cancer setting, a newfound appreciation for neutrophils has come into view. The traditionally held belief that neutrophils are inert bystanders is being challenged by the recent literature. Emerging evidence indicates that

Source: Nature Reviews Cancer - June 9, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Seth B. CoffeltMax D. WellensteinKarin E. de Visser Tags: Review Source Type: research