The progression of many solid tumors is associated with increased vascularization. We previously recognized involvement in tumor development and angiogenesis of tumor stromal cells expressing the CD13 protease aminopeptidase. The basic biological concept of participation of nontumor cells in the cancer stroma microenvironment is strengthened in the present study by our finding that a CD11b+CD13+
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Gender | Age groups | Value |
UNISEX | All age groups | Test is positive if the conditions listed are detected |